Parent’s Guide to TikTok

Parent’s Guide to TikTok

Download Guide (PDF) Download Quick Guide (PDF) 5 Minutes with TikTok (Video) TikTok-ConnectSafely Family Survey Getting started Although you can view TikTok videos at TikTok.com, downloading the mobile app is the best way to learn about and use the service. New users...
Cleaning Up Your Internet Browser

Cleaning Up Your Internet Browser

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News My computer’s internet browser is, by far, the program that I use the most. That’s not the case with my mobile device, because so many of the services I use have their own apps. But, when I’m sitting at my PC...
Today is Safer Internet Day

Today is Safer Internet Day

More than 100 countries around the world will come together for Safer Internet Day on Feb. 6 to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. ConnectSafely, the official US host of this international event is sponsoring virtual events and...
Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Note: This guide applies only to Google Search and not other search tools. If you or your children are using other sites, please familiarize yourselves with their settings and safety features. Download the Guide (PDF) How Google Search works While performing a basic...
Parent’s Quick-Guide to Instagram

Parent’s Quick-Guide to Instagram

Download Quick-Guide (PDF) What is Instagram? Instagram is a social media app used to share photos, videos, and messages. With features like Stories, Feed, Live, Instagram TV, and messaging, teens use Instagram to celebrate big milestones, share everyday moments, keep...
Managing Privacy on Facebook

Managing Privacy on Facebook

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy but unlike the weather, there...