Inclusive Bytes C.I.C.

Helping social enterprises and disadvantaged individuals make better use of digital technology.

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Google wouldn’t send the Street View car to Tommyfield Park, so we did it ourselves.

One 360 camera, one hi-vis vest, one traffic island, and a level of confidence usually reserved for people who actually know what they’re doing.

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For Halloween #frankentoys is back! Unleash your inner Sid and make something horrific! https://t.co/chNKysEIvI #Repair #Reuse #Recycle

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Broken kettle? Dodgy lamp? Laptop that won't behave?

Bring it to the Repair Café, free, run by volunteer repairers.

4th Saturday of the month
10:30am–3:30pm
Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham OL1 1XD

#Oldham #RepairCafe

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Broken kettle? Dodgy lamp? Laptop that won't behave?

Bring it to the Repair Café, free, run by volunteer repairers.

4th Saturday of the month
10:30am–3:30pm
Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham OL1 1XD

#Oldham #RepairCafe

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No question is too daft. Our digital drop-in is at for everyone. Bring your phone, laptop, tablet, or just the thing that's been bugging you for months. Free, no booking, no jargon. We'll figure it out together. Thursdays 11am - 1pm Failsworth Library

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Got a cupboard stuffed with bags for life? 👜

We need them. Drop them in at Inclusive Bytes, The Spindles, Oldham.

They’ve got plenty of life left in them, and we’ll put it to good use.

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It’s #InternationalRepairDay.

Repair keeps things in use, skills alive and waste out of landfill. Yet it’s missing from UK economic and climate policy.

We’ve signed @wearerepairs’ open letter to PM Andy Burnham. Add your name 👇
https://t.co/MoCkYK0XEc

#RepairMatters

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The National Databank provides free mobile data and SIMs for those in need #Digitober

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People on Universal Credit and some benefits may qualify for cheaper broadband through a social tariff, check Ofcom’s provider list or ask your provider. #Digitober

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Diarise free-trial end dates and set a reminder the day before to avoid being charged. #Digitober

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Wipe and factory‑reset phones and laptops before donating. Don't know how? We can help. #Digitober

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Review app permissions, A torch app for example doesnt need contacts or location access. #Digitober

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Check before you share, if you can't find the original source of a shocking post, don't pass it on #DIGITOBER

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No banking on public Wi-Fi switch to mobile data for any money-related activity. #DIGITOBER

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Day 2 in The Netherlands starts with a bit of serious play about mobility.

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We're on our travels today... Off to Ultrech in The Netherlands with @manmetuni to learn about social enterprise and circular economies.

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#DIGITOBER Pay by credit card for purchases between £100 and £30,000 to get extra protection under Section 75; avoid bank transfers to sellers you don't know.

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Use a secure password manager (e.g., Google Password Manager) to store passwords and get breach alerts. #Digitober

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AdForward suspicious messages to 7726 (free) so your mobile network can block the sender #Digitober

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#DIGITOBER TIP: use three random words for passwords @NCSC: long beats complicated for example "TeapotRiverJacket" is stronger and easier to remember than "P@ssw0rd1"