Staying safe online matters to photographers too. Drawing on experiences at WG, this article shares five practical ways to protect your email, photographs and personal information: strong passwords, two-step verification, regular backups, software updates and password managers. Simple steps to help WGPC members use the internet with greater confidence.

Some WG owners have received convincing-looking emails claiming that their McAfee antivirus subscription has expired. They are phishing scams designed to steal personal or payment details. Learn how to recognise the warning signs, safely report these emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and avoid becoming a victim.

WGPC is trialling a new Dropbox and Flickr workflow for photo sharing and constructive criticism. The aim is to simplify uploads, preserve full image quality and metadata, reduce technical frustrations and improve long-term archiving while keeping photography rather than IT at the centre of club activity.

Many of us use apps every day without realising it — every icon on your phone is one. This post explains what an app is, how to install one on iPhone or Android, and why photographers often use extra camera apps like Project Indigo for specific purposes.