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When using technology, it’s best to look out for scams, illegal activities and, more importantly, protect your privacy. Here are some tips to help make sure your privacy stays safe.

Computer health checks

• There are a few other things to be aware of if you want to keep your computer or phone in good shape, so that it’s quick to use and always available when you need it (and doesn’t keep costing you or your parents heaps of money to fix).

• Always use anti-virus software, run regular scans and ensure you download updates.

• Back up everything on your computer once a month or so, so that even if you get a virus or your computer breaks down, you don’t lose your stuff.

If you do think you’ve been hit by a virus or Trojan:

• Disconnect from the internet immediately (turn off your modem, if you have to).

• Run your anti-virus software; and if you think the virus is still there, take your computer to a computer repair shop right away.

• It’s also worth deleting spam texts and emails immediately (or put them into your spam folder) without opening them or replying. As well as taking up memory space, some spam texts and emails contain viruses that could wipe out everything on your computer or phone.