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Technology path · Beginner

Digital Skills

Practical digital literacy for life in America: connectivity, account security, identity protection, and the tools remote work assumes you already use.

31 min · 3 lessons

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Overview

What you’ll be able to do

Getting connected, staying secure, and working effectively in an American digital environment.

Level
Beginner
Lessons
3
Estimated time
31 min
Topic
Technology
  • A connectivity setup that fits your budget
  • Two-factor authentication on every financial account
  • A remote-work toolkit that matches employer expectations

Recommended order

Your reading plan

Work through the lessons in order — progress is saved on your device and will move to your account when member features launch.

  1. 01

    Get connected

    Phone plans, home internet, credit checks, and contract terms.

    9 min

  2. 02

    Secure your digital identity

    Password managers, two-factor authentication, and fraud monitoring.

    11 min

  3. 03

    Work remotely with confidence

    Tooling, expectations, and cross-state considerations.

    11 min

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