Now is Good Time to Update Apps and OS

Now is Good Time to Update Apps and OS

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News If you’re using a computer with a very old operating system or even a recent version that’s in need of an update, you’re taking an unnecessary risk. The same goes for internet browsers and, for that matter,...
ConnectSafely Impact Report 2022

ConnectSafely Impact Report 2022

We invite you to read ConnectSafely’s 2022 impact report (PDF) and get to know a little more about us and what we do. We love to hear from you! Let us know if you have a question or topic suggestion.
Educators — Create a Safer Internet Day Program for Your School

Educators — Create a Safer Internet Day Program for Your School

Educators throughout the United States are invited to create their own Safer Internet Day program for use in their community during the second week of February. Safer Internet Day is February 7, but your program can run any day that week. Safer Internet Day is a...
Ask Trish: Digital Resolutions

Ask Trish: Digital Resolutions

By Trisha Prabhu Me thinking to myself…“How do I want to start off Ask Trish’s content for 2023?…Ah-ha! I got it! Let’s chat about digital resolutions.” Happy New Year, Ask Trish fam! I hope all of you enjoyed a restful holiday break and that you’ve had a...
Parent’s Guide to Twitch

Parent’s Guide to Twitch

Download the Guide (PDF) Live streaming service Twitch continues to defy the short-form video trend that’s popular among teens. Twitch’s interactive streams, which feature everything from live video gaming, music performances and makeup tutorials to “just chatting,”...
Speaking About VR Safety, in VR

Speaking About VR Safety, in VR

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “A virtual conference tackles metaverse safety issues” on Spreaker.Larry Magid speaks with XRSI founder Kavya Pearlman (1-minute) I’m writing from Washington, D.C.,  where I gave two...