Benefits of Apple’s Image Abuse Scanning Outweigh Risks

Benefits of Apple’s Image Abuse Scanning Outweigh Risks

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Apple is right to scan for child sex abuse material”  Listen to the ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on why Apple is doing the right thing There has been quite a bit of...
Ask Trish: Passive-Aggressive on Social Media

Ask Trish: Passive-Aggressive on Social Media

“Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?” Ah, yes…drama online (as this week’s TikTok depicts — scroll...
Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

“Is it just me, or do women and minorities face more hate online? Why is that? How can we stop it?” *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains distressing facts about and descriptions of harassment against women and marginalized groups.* Let me start by thanking you...
Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date

Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I’ve said this before, but a recently discovered flaw in Apple’s operating system for iPhones and iPads, is an urgent reminder of why it’s essential to keep your devices’ operating...
Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

Download Free Guide (PDF) Snapchat is all about fun and spontaneity. By default, the text, photos and videos you share delete automatically after being viewed by the recipient. Users love that they can share a moment that’s digital footprint-free — they don’t have to...
Facebook Offers Tools to ‘Slow Down’ Toxic Conversations

Facebook Offers Tools to ‘Slow Down’ Toxic Conversations

by Larry Magid At Facebook 2019 F8 developer’s conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that “groups are now at the heart of the experience, just as much as your friends and family are.”  He was talking about an initiative to get Facebook users to join semi-private...