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A Quick Reference (QR) code is just a picture that when you use your mobile phone to take a picture of it, its opens a web page. The picture is just another link of bar code that you see on the groceries.

• So, using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera (Most Modern Phones) Open the Camera App
• On iPhones (iOS 11 or newer) and most Android devices, the camera can automatically scan QR codes. Point the Camera at the QR Code, so that the square in the center of the image and is in focus (not blurred) Once the position the QR code clearly within the camera's viewfinder.
• Hold your phone steady — you don’t need to press the shutter. it might then Bleep
• Tap the Notification and a link or prompt will appear on the screen.
• Tap it to visit the website, download an app, or view the QR code's content.

Remembering multiple passwords, understanding password security, and using password managers can be difficult. Password Managers such as Google Password Manager allow you to shore passwords on your phone or laptop and when BioMetrics are enabled you can use your face, finger-print or Personal Identification Number (PIN) to unlock and use the password for that site.
You can always use the Forgotten Password route on a site to get a new password sent to your email or mobile Phone.
If you change your Mobile Phone number then your Password Recover phone number is your old phone number so you never get it.

Seniors may struggle to find clear, patient tech support.
please check:
✅ AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity transforming the lives of older and disabled people and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible to all.
✅ Age UK Digital Champions (one-on-one tech guidance). Call Digital Skills on
01903 726 276 or email HelpAtHome@ageukwsbh.org.uk
What they can help with:

• Setting up a new mobile phone, laptop or tablet
• Online shopping
• Facetime, emails, phone calls and texts
• Publishing pamphlets and magazines
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom
• Setting up Online banking, GP appointments, NHS app
• Booking tickets for theatres & cinemas etc.
• Setting virtual assistants ('Alexa', 'Siri', etc.) to remind to take medications, go to appointments etc.

✅ TechBoomers aka Tech Life (free courses designed for seniors) with The Ultimate Guide to Digital Literacy

If you change your Mobile Phone number then your Password Recover phone number is your old phone number so you never get it. So you will want to keep the little SIM card from your old mobile phone and move it to your new phone. This way you have all your phone contacts as well. Many phones such as a Samsung have move phone software, and for the most part this also uses google, which allows you to move content, use as your contacts, to your new phone, and a new SIM - It does not move the phone number!.
If you are getting a new SIM card you have to move the Phone number, and this is where you need the Using a PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) to move your mobile number to a new phone is a straightforward process; but please check:
✅ Back up your contacts and important data before switching.
✅ Ensure your phone is unlocked if you're switching to a different network.
✅ If you’re still under contract with your old provider, early exit fees may apply.
How do I transfer my mobile number?

Did you notice the Plus and the Minus at the top of the page?
The Plus button makes text bigger, the Minus sign makes fonts smaller and the Pquals button resets it back to normal (100%).
The 3 little horizontal lines (often referred to as the Hamburger symbol) is a placeholder for a collapsed menu, this is only seen on small devices like a mobile phone, on a Laptop or on a iPad held in Landscape the full menu is shown.
You can find out more about Accessibly efforts here.

Guys guide to the Web for Seniors
Your Free, Simplified and Trustworthy door to the Web. Uplifting and inspiring content for seniors and less tech-savvy people looking to discover and explore the World Wide Web. Guy's Guides, a programme run by Web of the Week, provides simple walk-through guides to technology to help people who are less tech-savvy with their online adventure. This may inlcude, but is not limited to, elderly people (including my grandparents!) to help them to use key digital tools including emails, video calling tools, interesting websites, entertainment sources
You can find out more about Accessibly efforts here.

Our Meeting Owl captures 360° HD video and audio up to 5m away, to reach every part of the room. It automatically focuses on whoever is speaking to foster active collaboration and increased participation, while showing a 360° view of the room.
No voice is unheard. You can find out more about our Hybrid Meeting efforts here.

Being House-Bound is no longer a limitation, you can easily join our meetings from your mobile phone. Either using the Zoom App on your smart phone or just opening our link in your browser - we are just a click away. You can find out more about our Hybrid Meeting efforts here.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging residents to put dates in their diaries for this year’s electric blanket testing events. Last year over 30% of the blankets tested failed the safety checks, which could have resulted in serious incidents or even house fires. We will be operating testing centres in fire stations and halls across East Sussex, Brighton & Hove. It is a FREE service, and we would advise everyone to bring their electric blanket and /or heat pad, with the controls, for a safety check here and a PDF is here

I found the original notice published on 6 October 2026, as part of Ofgem's public information campaign about preparing for power cuts.
🔦 Keep a torch handy
📱 Charge phones and power banks
📞 Save 105 to report a power cut
🤝 Check on vulnerable neighbours
It encourages households to prepare for unexpected outages, particularly those who may need additional assistance. For the Brighton & Hove Older People's Council (OPC), this is useful information to share, especially because older and vulnerable residents may qualify for additional support through the Priority Services Register. Original Post: Facebook and or Blue Sky