Be Connected podcast

Why is it so? Part I


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Guest: Alice Clarke


Our phones, computers and web browsers often ask us questions or make suggestions. They might be for updates our computers need to run better, messages about whether we should eject a disk or update our antivirus software.


In this episode, freelance journalist, producer and presenter focusing on the world of technology, Alice Clarke, joins host Valens Quinn to shed some light on why our devices behave the way they do.



Discover more:



  • Learn about the cloud in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes/what-is-the-cloud

  • Learn about passwords and security in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security

  • Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au.

  • Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast.

  • Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice.

  • Valens Quinn on Instagram: @valensq.

  • Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/

  • Alice Clarke: https://www.theage.com.au/by/alice-clarke-h1749m.

  • Alice Clarke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-clarke-47089938/

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  • About:

    Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world.


    Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

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