Being one of the key initiatives under the Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint, the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) has been developed to provide a map-based digital infrastructure as a one-stop platform to link and consolidate spatial data from various government departments, for free public use in a bid to facilitate the development of all kinds of applications by the public.

Read this article to learn more about the Government IT resources available at public libraries, as well as computer facilities, courses and activities offered by non-governmental organisations.

Learn more about the common Wi-Fi brand "Wi-Fi.HK", and search for "Wi-Fi.HK" hot spots offered by the participating organisations from the public and private sectors completely free or time-limited free of charge.

Search for Government venues like public libraries and sports centres with free Wi-Fi facilities provided by the Government. Useful information including security tips and answers to frequently asked questions is also available.

Search for the location information of all registered Wi-Fi access points, including Hong Kong Government Wi-Fi Service, in town by inputting the names of service providers and districts.

Open Data Portal (formerly known as PSI Portal) makes open data available in machine-readable format for re-use for commercial or non-commercial purposes free-of-charge, with a view to facilitating the development of new solutions and innovations, as well as academic research and analysis.

Watch the animations here to learn more about Common Chinese Language Interface. The International coding standard adopted can avoid distortion of information in electronic communication and data exchange conducted in Chinese.

Access to official digital map and geospatial information, location and related information of various public facilities and services, as well as various types of real-time information including weather, traffic, air and beach water quality.

Learn more about the Government’s digital inclusion initiatives to enhance capability and interest of the elderly in using digital technology.

Check out the free or nominally-priced computer courses and activities provided by the Government as well as non-governmental organisations.

Find out the user-friendly technology for the blind and those with low vision to access the information on the Internet, in computers, audio books, printed materials, etc.

Check out the computer facilities and resources for the visually impaired available at public libraries and non-governmental organisations.

Here you will learn about some government and non-governmental organisations and websites which offer a wide range of services to persons with disabilities.

Learn about the efforts the Government has made to promote web accessibility to make sure that the website content is available for all, including persons with disabilities and special needs.

Find out how you can help avoid generating computer waste through this recycling programme.

You can help the needy by donating your computer and peripheral products. Check out the website of Caritas Computer Workshop for details.