Technology made simple, honest and affordable
Technology made simple: plain English guides to phones, tablets, broadband and helpful gadgets, with no jargon and no pressure to buy.
Good Sense Guide is technology made simple for older people, their families and small charities across the UK. For example, you will find help choosing a phone, cutting your broadband bill, spotting scams and picking gadgets that make life at home easier. Because every guide is written in plain English, you do not need to be good with computers to follow it.
Technology made simple: choose a topic
Phones and SIMs
Choosing a phone and a plan, without the jargon.
Broadband and internet
Getting online, and as a result paying a fair price.
Staying safe at home
Gadgets that help people stay safe and, above all, independent.
Staying safe online
Spotting scams and, in addition, keeping devices secure.
Buying guides
Our honest picks, because sensible prices matter.
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Scam warning: three things to remember
- First, your bank will never ask for your PIN or a one time passcode.
- Second, no genuine bank will ever ask you to move money to a safe account.
- Finally, forward scam texts to 7726, because it is free on most networks.
Why trust Good Sense Guide for technology made simple
Plain English
Every guide is written to be clear and easy to follow, whatever your experience. In other words, technology made simple.
Independent advice
We recommend what works and what is good value, not what pays the most. Also, we always tell you if a cheaper option will do.
Open about money
Some links earn us a small commission at no cost to you. However, this never changes what we recommend. How we make money
For small charities
Technology made simple for charities too, with practical help choosing affordable laptops, phones and broadband for your team, volunteers and the people you support. For instance, our guides explain how to get free or discounted technology and how to keep your charity safe online.
Donate
Good Sense Guide is free to read and always will be. However, your donation helps us to:
- keep providing clear, honest technology advice in plain English
- support small charities and community groups with free, practical guidance
- develop simple online tools that help older people use technology with confidence
In fact, every donation, however small, makes a difference. Please note that Good Sense Guide is an independent website, not a registered charity, so donations are not eligible for Gift Aid.
Need help choosing?
Simply tell us what you need, and then we will point you to the right guide. After all, technology made simple is what Good Sense Guide is all about.