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Learn & Play
Quizzes, games and plain-English tech help. Quick to enjoy, useful to keep.
Technology doesn’t have to be dull or confusing. Try a game, grab a checklist, or look up a word you have always nodded along to.
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Monthly CrosswordA new printable crossword every month, with plain-English tech terms.Open →Spot the ScamNine messages. Scam or legit? Test your instincts.Open →Tech ChecklistsSix printable checklists: new-employee setup, bad clicks, backups, year-end, tax season and travel.Open →
Play & Test Yourself11Quizzes, puzzles and monthly challenges
InteractiveSpot the ScamNine messages. Scam or legit? Test your instincts and see exactly what gave each one away.QuizCyber-Readiness Self-AssessmentHow ready is your business? A quick quiz to find your gaps.InteractiveMyth or Fact?Eleven common tech beliefs. Make your guess, then reveal the answer.MonthlyTech Fun Fact of the MonthOne short, true, slightly surprising story from the world of technology.MonthlyMonthly CrosswordA new printable crossword every month. Plain-English tech terms, one US Letter page, no login needed.MonthlyMonthly Word SearchSixteen cyber-security words hiding in a grid. Print it and hunt. Clients get the answer grid.PuzzleSpot the PhishRead a made-up scam email and find the 8 warning signs. Clients get the annotated key.PuzzleHidden DeskFind 12 items hiding in a cluttered desk. Printable, with a numbered answer picture for clients.PuzzleDecoder ChallengeCrack a simple cipher to reveal a security tip. Printable, with the answer for clients.QuizWhich Came First?Five pairs from tech history: which came first? Clients get the answers with dates.MonthlyRiddle of the MonthA new tech riddle on the 1st of every month. Clients get the answer.
Learn & Keep7Guides, checklists and reference
ReferencePlain-English Tech DictionaryTech words translated into everyday language. Searchable, jargon-free.GuideFix It FirstStep-by-step fixes for a dead internet connection, a clicked bad link and a printer that won’t print.PrintableTech ChecklistsSix printable checklists: new-employee setup, after a bad click, annual backup check, year-end tidy-up, tax-season safety and travel day. With sources.ArticlesPublic ArticlesPractical, plain-language articles for small business owners.ResourcesTrusted Free ResourcesFree tools and guides we trust, picked so you don’t have to hunt.TipsComputer Health CheckEight simple habits that keep your computer safe, fast and backed up.GuideSmall Business Tech & Cyber GuideThe complete guide to technology and cybersecurity for small businesses in BC.
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MembersAsk TachyonSend us your tech questions. The best answers get shared (without your name).MembersHelp Desk ConfidentialOriginal tech humour: help desk dialogues, honest definitions, a phishing email with the red flags circled, and a short serial.MembersA Field Guide to Real Tech NamesForests, honey, onions and a three-headed dog. Real tech terms and the stories behind their names, with sources.MembersTech Tips LibraryShort, practical tips in plain English, each with its sources listed.
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