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Make your device easier to use.

Here are five things you can do to make your smartphone, tablet, or computer easier to use.

One, turn on free features. Check accessibility in your settings to find ways you can make your device easier to hear, see, or use.

Two, use a virtual assistant. Use virtual assistants like Siri or Google so you can talk to your device instead of pressing buttons.

Three, make your device easier to use. Magnify your screen or use a stylus pen if you struggle with small buttons.

Four, make your device easier to hear. Connect hearing aids to your device using Bluetooth. Turn on closed captions in videos so you can read what is being said.

Five, make your device easier to see. Increase the text size in your settings. Look for text to voice to have words on your screen read out loud.

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Spotting text scams.

Here are two things you can look out for to help you spot a text scam.

One, scammers tell you to act fast.

Scammers can pretend to be a real business to try to trick you into sharing your personal information.

Scammers do this by making you feel like you will get in trouble if you do not take action, saying you will miss out on a special offer, or telling you that you have been locked out of your account.

Two, scammers use tricks to get a reaction.

Scammers can pretend to be a charity, tell you that you won the lottery, or pretend to be your friend.

Remember, do not click on links or share personal information over text.

What to do if you think you have been scammed.

If you think that you have been scammed, you can report the scam to Scamwatch and the police.

Contact IDCARE or ID Support NSW to help you make a plan about what to do next.

If you need further support, call Lifeline or Beyond Blue to talk to someone.

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Using AI in your daily life.

Today, let us look at three simple ways it can help you at home.

First, let us look at cooking. 

Sometimes, deciding what to make for dinner is the hardest part of the day. You can use a free AI website on your phone and type a simple question. 

Try asking, “I have chicken, rice, and carrots. What can I make?” 

The AI will instantly give you a step-by-step recipe. It is like having a friendly chef in your pocket.

Next is shopping on a budget. 

Groceries can be very expensive. You can ask the AI to help you plan before you go to the shops. 

Just type, “Give me a cheap and healthy grocery list for two people for one week.” The AI will create a simple list of basic items to buy. 

This saves you time and helps you stick to your budget.

Finally, what about writing a difficult letter or email? 

Maybe you need to ask your landlord to fix a leaky tap, but you do not know the right words to use. 

You can tell the AI, “Write a polite email to my landlord asking them to fix the kitchen tap.” 

The AI will write a friendly, clear message for you. You just copy the words, add your name, and send it off.

Now that you know three things AI can do, have a think about if it’s right for you to use in your daily life.

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How can I stay safer when using AI?

AI stands for artificial intelligence.

It is a way of using computers to do things that used to need humans.

AI is getting better very quickly.

More people use it everyday.

But AI does not always get things right.

Just like people, it can make mistakes.

It is important to check what it suggests before you use it.

Read over what it writes for you.

Ask someone you trust if it’s ok.

And check the info on official websites.

People can use AI to try to trick you.

It can be used by criminals to make scams and fake information look more real.

Remember: even if a friend shares something online, it might not be true.

If it sounds too good to be true, it might be a scam or fake.

It’s important to know who can see what you share on AI apps.

Don’t share personal information if you are not sure to be on the safer side.

Learning AI can help you to stay safer, have fun and make your life easier.

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