May 9, 2017
Read the guide online or download the PDF You’ve heard about fake news — stories that appear online and in media that are wholly or mostly fake. Sadly, it’s not likely to stop but as parents and educators, we can help stop the spread of fake news but...
May 7, 2017
Comcast is giving parents more control over their WiFi networks, including how their kids are using devices in the home. The company is calling Xfinity xFi, “a new way to personalize, manage and control the home Wi-Fi experience.” The service, which will...
May 7, 2017
By Larry Magid A pair of recent reports sheds light on how teens are using social media, including the revelation that not all teens are glued to social media 24/7. Many do take breaks. You can find links to both reports from The Associated Press-NORC Center for...
May 3, 2017
After some horrific events on Facebook Live, including suicides and reports of a murder, Facebook is adding another 3,000 people to its worldwide support staff. The company already had 4,500 people responding to user reports. In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
Apr 13, 2017
By Larry Magid I’ve long had a love-hate relationship with parental control tools that monitor or limit what kids can do with technology. I love that busy parents can access tools to help them carry out their responsibility to control when and how long their kids can...
Apr 7, 2017
Most “smart phones” and even some regular cellphones allow you to run location-sharing software that uses the phone’s GPS capability to let friends and family know your exact location. There are lots of great uses for this technology: It can be an easy way...
