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Use of ICT tools in daily activities

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Use of ICT tools in daily activities

Digital tools to simplify your day

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What is ICT?

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
It refers to all the tools and resources used to transmit, store, create, share, or exchange information.

It includes:

Computers
Smartphones
The Internet
Various apps

Practical example: When you use your smartphone to check the weather, you're using ICT!

Useful tools for the home

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Grocery Apps	Online Recipes	Reminders & Calendar
Apps like Bring! help you organise your shopping list and share it with family members. No more forgetting items! https://web.getbring.com/	Find delicious recipes on platforms like YouTube or GialloZafferano. Watch video tutorials to learn new dishes. https://www.giallozafferano.com/	Google Calendar can remind you of appointments, birthdays, and chores. Set a reminder for watering plants! https://calendar.google.com

Communicating with others

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Messaging & Calls		Video Calls & Email
Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram allow you to send messages, photos, and make free calls to friends and family, even if they live far away.		Zoom or Skype let you see and talk to loved ones face-to-face. For official communications, email is perfect for sending documents or contacting services.

Practical example: Use WhatsApp to chat with your grandchildren who live abroad, or Zoom for a virtual family gathering.

Managing your finances

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Track Spending	Online Banking	Digital Payments
Apps like Money Manager help you see where your money goes. Track your daily expenses easily.	Manage your bank account from home. Check balances, pay bills, and transfer money securely.	PayPal or Satispay let you pay for online purchases or send money to friends with just a few taps, avoiding cash.

Practical example: Pay your utility bills directly from your banking app, saving a trip to the post office.

Finding information online

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Reliable News		Spotting Fake News
Access news from reputable sources online. Check different newspapers or news websites to get a balanced view.		Learn to recognise false information. Always check if the source is trustworthy and if the story is reported by multiple reliable outlets.
Practical example: Read the BBC News website to stay informed about current events.		Practical example: If a headline seems too good or too bad to be true, search for it on a fact-checking website.

Use Google to quickly find answers to your questions, from cooking tips to health advice.

Taking notes and organising

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Quick Notes		Ideas & Projects		To-Do Lists
Google Keep is perfect for jotting down quick ideas, shopping lists, or reminders. Access them from any device. https://keep.google.com/		Evernote helps you save articles, photos, and web pages for bigger projects or personal interests. Keep everything organised. https://evernote.com/		Digital to-do lists keep track of your tasks. Tick them off as you complete them, giving you a sense of achievement.

Practical example: Create a Google Keep note for your daily chores and mark them done as you go.

Protecting your online privacy

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Strong Passwords		Suspicious Links
Always use unique and complex passwords for your accounts. Mix letters, numbers, and symbols.		Be careful with links in emails or messages from unknown senders. They might be scams trying to steal your information.
Practical example: Instead of "password123", try "MyCatFluffy!2024".		Practical example: If an email asks for your bank details, don't click any links; go directly to your bank's official website.

Keep your devices and apps updated. Updates often include important security improvements.

Ideas for daily digital use

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Online Grocery Shopping	Enrol in a Course	Find Recipes or Kid Crafts
Order groceries from your local supermarket online and have them delivered to your door. Save time and effort!	Learn a new hobby or skill through online courses, from cooking to knitting or a new language. The possibilities are endless.	Search for new recipes to try or fun craft ideas to do with your grandchildren. Endless inspiration is just a click away.