Lessons · Intellectual dimension
Tech Self-Sufficiency
Set up devices, fix Wi-Fi, scan to PDF, roam abroad and get repairs. 8 lessons, about 1.6 hours in all.
- 01Setting up a new laptop and phone securely12 min A new laptop or phone for university is exciting, and the first hour you spend with it decides how safe it will be for years. Doing a few…
- 02Home Wi-Fi: setting up your router and fixing a slow connection12 min In a shared flat the Wi-Fi is often the first thing that breaks and the last thing anyone knows how to fix. Ten minutes of setup and a…
- 03Printing, scanning with your phone and making PDFs11 min University portals, landlords and offices constantly ask you to 'upload a PDF' or 'bring a printed copy'. Knowing how to scan with your…
- 04Fixing common problems yourself: storage full, slow laptop, frozen apps13 min At home someone else may have fixed things for you. On your own, most tech problems can be solved in a few minutes with a calm,…
- 05Protecting your devices from theft, loss and damage12 min Your phone and laptop hold your coursework, money apps and photos. A little preparation means that if one is stolen, lost or dropped in…
- 06Student software and tech discounts10 min As a student you may be able to get software free that would otherwise cost money every month. The trick is to check what your university…
- 07Your phone abroad: roaming, local SIMs and eSIMs11 min Landing in a new country with no data, or coming home to a huge roaming bill, are both avoidable. Decide before you fly whether you will…
- 08Getting a device repaired without losing your data or privacy12 min A cracked screen or a dead battery is not the end of the world, but handing over your phone with all your messages, photos and banking…