Quick-Guide to Cybersecurity

Download Quick-Guide (PDF) Why should we care about security? Insecure devices and accounts can jeopardize your privacy, financial well-being and even personal safety. And it can affect others because insecure devices can spread malicious software to other...
Parent’s and Educator’s Quick-Guide to Hate Speech

Parent’s and Educator’s Quick-Guide to Hate Speech

Download Quick Guide (PDF) What is hate speech? Hate speech is more than just harsh words. It can be any form of expression intended to vilify, humiliate, or incite hatred against a group or class of people. It can occur offline or online or both. It can be...
Is There a Relationship Between Tech Use and Gun Violence?

Is There a Relationship Between Tech Use and Gun Violence?

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I was thinking about writing a column about the “tech angle” of the Buffalo shooting but wound up changing subjects at the last minute. Unfortunately, the topic is back in the news because of the...
How to Delete What Google Knows About You

How to Delete What Google Knows About You

by Larry Magid This post is adapted from one that appeared in the Mercury News Like complaining about the weather, a lot of people like to complain about how Google impacts their privacy but, unlike the weather, there are things you can do about it. As a baseline,...
Safety Tips for Managing Online Risks

Safety Tips for Managing Online Risks

The good news is there are easy ways to keep your internet use safe and constructive. We’ve compiled some of our best advice here, along with resources for deeper dives.  Though thorough, it’s not exhaustive. There may be other risks that emerge, especially as new...