989 days ago

Importance of unique passwords for Social Media

Logan from Freedom Living Charitable Trust

Just a friendly reminder to make sure all of your passwords are unique on every website you create an account for. For example how hackers can get into your Social Media accounts like Facebook is they have a list of passwords that you used in the past (typically from a shopping website that got hacked) and they do trial and error on all social media sights and even bank sites.

A good recommendation is to use randomly generated passwords a good tool for this is if you have your Gmail signed in and are using Google Chrome when you go to create an account sometimes an arrow that is performing a full circle will appear in the corner this is to generate a random password.

An alternative to the above method as it does not always appear when you create an account is to sign up for a Password manager such as Last Pass as they store all your passwords on a secured server and can work on Smart Phones too.


You can check us out on our website or feel free to email lsayers@flct.org.nz as we are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about passwords, security or technology in general.

All funds raised from our IT services goes towards helping Freedom Living support the physically disabled community nationwide!

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2 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.4% Yes
    84.4% Complete
  • 13.6% No
    13.6% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1458 votes
9 hours ago

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Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has 88 keys but can’t open a door?

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1 day ago

Have you considered volunteering a little of your time? Age Concern need lovely people to help lonely seniors.

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Our Companion Walking Service provides one-to-one assistance for seniors who find walking on their own difficult. We are in need of volunteers in the Newlands area. Please consider helping out a lonely and possibly isolated senior to get out of their home and go for a walk.

Can you help? Training and support provided.
Call 021 08311418

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