Adults
Staying Safe on HardwareZone
Staying safe online
Setting privacy and safety controls
HardwareZone lets you join discussions, share opinions and connect with others on topics such as technology, lifestyle and current affairs. While it can be a useful platform to exchange ideas and learn from others, it is important to know how to adjust your settings to protect your privacy, security and wellbeing.
How can interactions on HardwareZone affect you?
As HardwareZone is an online forum, you may interact with people you do not know.
Even though it has content policies and moderation in place, you may still encounter situations such as:
Cyberbullying, harassment or doxxing
Discussions that spread misinformation or misleading advice
Content that incites hostility and hatred within certain topics or communities
If interactions on HardwareZone start to make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, that is a sign to adjust your settings to protect yourself.
How can you protect yourself on HardwareZone?
Review your settings to help you manage what you see and who can contact you.
You can:
Add discussion threads, forums, posts and messages to the ignore list if they make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Review the personal data visible on your account
Choose who can view your profile page, receive your news feed and message you
What else can you do when something does not feel right?
Sometimes, certain content or interactions may cause discomfort and make you feel unsafe.
When that happens, remember:
You do not have to respond or explain yourself
Saving screenshots or links can help if you want to report harmful behaviour
Blocking or reporting is okay
Getting support early can prevent things from getting worse
Where can you learn more about HardwareZone’s safety tools?
Visit this resource to find out more about staying safe on HardwareZone:
HardwareZone Help Centre: Get help with your account, settings and security, and find answers to common questions
You can also explore other online safety resources on our website for more advice on staying safe online.