Computer Pals for Seniors - The Hills

01/09/2026

Try this quiz from Google that tests your ability to detect phishing scams. I scored 7/10: see if you can do better!

Can you spot when you're being phished?

24/08/2026

Youngster.co launched their free tech help service in Castle Hill last Wednesday, with Dr Michelle Byrne - Mayor of the Hills Shire Council and The Hills Shire Council staff attending. Youngster.Co volunteers will be outside The Good Guys at Home Co every Wednesday fortnight between 10 am and 12 noon to provide a one-to-one 30 minute session. You can make an appointment at www.youngster.co.

(And Computer Pals for Seniors The Hills is just up the road at Castle Hill Showground if you prefer to learn from other seniors.)

24/08/2026

This week is Scams Awareness Week: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/research-and-resources/scams-awareness-week -scams-awareness-week-2026

Scamwatch has great resources to help you recognise and avoid scams.

Scams Awareness Week is a national campaign dedicated to helping Australians recognise, avoid and report scams.

29/07/2026

Here's a robot demonstration of AI where you control the robot: https://www.robots.online/discover

I think this could be addictive.

Watch and take live control of real robots performing real-world tasks — from sword duels to lab work and painting.

28/06/2026

Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security Starts with You

As more of our daily lives move online, knowing how to stay safe has never been more important. Whether you're banking, shopping, connecting with family or accessing government services, a few simple habits can help protect your personal information.

Australians lost more than $2 billion to cybercrime in 2024, with older Australians continuing to be targeted by scams, phishing emails, fake text messages and phone calls. Cyber criminals are also using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make scams look more convincing than ever before.

Here are a few simple ways to stay protected:
✅ Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
✅ Never click on suspicious links in emails or text messages.
✅ Keep your devices and apps updated.
✅ Be cautious of unexpected phone calls asking for personal or banking details.
✅ If something doesn't feel right, stop, check and ask someone you trust.

At ASCCA, we believe digital confidence is just as important as digital access. By learning how to recognise online threats, older Australians can continue enjoying the benefits of technology safely, confidently and independently.

Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay cyber safe.

18/06/2026

Just to clarify: If you have a Samsung phone, the odds are that you are using the Samsung Phone app. Phone by Google is a different app that you can download from the Play Store if you don't already have it. It is rated highly for preventing scam calls.

Empowering Australian Seniors through technology since 1998 ASCCA is the Peak Body representing Computer and Technology groups and clubs for Seniors throughout Australia. Our members encourage, empower and enthuse Australian Seniors to embrace technology in order for them to actively participate in....

15/06/2026

Great tip. Come to our next Windows 11 Community Group on 17th July and we'll demonstrate how to do this.

10/06/2026

BeConnected has launched new online courses to help people get started with the myGov app. You can find them here:

Discover how to safely download and set up the myGov app to your device. You’ll learn how to navigate the app and save a copy of your Medicare card

05/06/2026

Here's a useful tip for Android users who have the latest version of the Google Drive app on your phone. You can use it to scan multi-page documents and save them to Google Drive.

Open the Google Drive app, then either tap the camera icon or tap the Plus button followed by Scan. Position your document in front of your phone's camera and tap the button. You can ask Google Drive to enhance the image, and you can tap 'next' to scan multiple pages.

(Come to our next Android Community Group on 6th August for a demonstration.)

26/05/2026

Last week was National Volunteer Week 2026 (18 to 24 May). Computer Pals for Seniors The Hills is run by a team of about 40 volunteers (trainers, coordinators, maintenance, admin, committee, gardening, printing). Thank you for the contribution you make to our Club and to our community.