Tech Aid Insights
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Some of the best conversations I have each week start with a simple question.
“Why is my phone doing that?”
“Is this email a scam?”
“Where have all my photos gone?”
Every month I share practical technology tips, scam awareness and answers to the real questions I'm helping people with across Fiordland.
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Practical Technology Tips
Scam awareness and online safety
Answers to common questions
Local workshops & training
July 2026 Insights
This month's edition explores a new fake CAPTCHA scam, answers the question "Is my phone really listening to me?", and shares a simple guide to reviewing your app permissions to help keep your personal information safe.
June 2026 Insights
This month we're looking at AI scams, cloud storage confusion, and a simple tip to help keep your photos safe before deleting them.
You'll also find details about the free Tech Drop-In Sessions at the Fiordland Community House.
May 2026 Insights
Welcome to the first edition of Tech Aid Insights — a monthly update sharing practical tech tips, scam awareness, and a few things I’m seeing locally in the community.
This month we’re looking at tax scams and fake IRD messages as we head into tax season.
Is Your Business Actually Cyber Secure?
‘‘I didn’t think it would happen to us” is something I’ve heard more than once. Here are seven simple cyber security questions every small business in New Zealand should be asking — before something small turns into something expensive.
Screens, Teens & School Holidays: Finding a Healthy Balance
School holidays can feel like a dream for kids long days, friends online, gaming sessions, and plenty of free time to unwind. For many parents (especially those still working through the break), that dream can quickly turn into a familiar challenge: too much screen time, every day.
Raising Kids in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the way our families use technology every day.
Take Control of Your Phone Use with Screen Time Settings
Discover how to reduce screen time and improve your focus with built-in Screen Time settings on iPhone and Android. A simple digital wellbeing tip from Tech Aid NZ.