Family Tech
Apple’s New iOS 17 Includes Advice from ConnectSafely Along with Tools to Protect Children and Teens
Although it may not get as much attention as the shiny new iPhones or some of the other features in the newly released iOS 17, Apple's update has some important safety features for children, teens and parents, including content created for Apple by ConnectSafely, displayed on iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. Communications Safety Feature With this new version, Apple’s Communication Safety...
Parent’s Guide to TikTok
TikTok tips for parents, plus advice for talking with teens about healthy social media use.
Google Simplifies Controlling Your Information in Search
Have you ever searched for your personal information on Google? You might be shocked by what you find.
Cleaning Up Your Internet Browser
Clearing the history from your browser can increase performance and help protect your privacy and security.
Parent’s Guide to Google Search
For families, the most important Google feature is “SafeSearch,” which limits the type of content your children can find using Google.
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Google Unveils New Devices While Focusing on AI
Listening to Google CEO Sundar Pichai speak about new products and services at annual developer’s conference Google IO made me feel like it should be renamed Google AI.
Ask Trish: Phone Distraction
Hey Trish, I am SO distracted by my phone all the time. What tips do you have for staying focused and away from my phone?
Parent’s Guide to Meta Virtual Reality Parental Supervision Tools
If Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset has become a go-to gaming and entertainment device in your household, there’s a new reason to cheer: Meta has launched VR parental supervision tools.
Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV
We live in a golden age of media with an incredible array of choices between what we can watch on regular TV, via cable and satellite, and the internet. But, despite—or perhaps because of—all that content, it’s sometimes hard to pick appropriate content for each family member.
New Law Will Make it Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions
I’m not a cheapskate, but I don’t like to throw-away money, and I’m embarrassed to admit, that’s exactly what I’ve done on several occasions, when I’ve failed to cancel a service that I don’t use.
Family Guide to Parental Controls
What are parental controls and what do they do? Should I tell my kids?
Guide to Ray-Ban Stories: Bystander Privacy in a World of Wearable Cameras
Facebook Reality Labs and Ray-Ban have partnered Ray-Ban Stories, the companies’ first generation of smart glasses. This relatively new product category brings up questions regarding safety for the user and privacy for anyone who happens to be near someone using the glasses.
Senior’s Guide to TikTok
Seniors like TikTok for some of the same reasons as teens. It’s fun and entertaining and — if you choose to post videos — it’s an easy way to express yourself and build a community. What you need to know to get started on the popular app.
Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date
Regardless of what device you’re using — an iPhone or iPad, an Android phone or tablet, a Mac, a Windows PC or even a smart home appliance — it’s important to keep operating systems, apps and browsers updated with the latest security patches.
Apple’s New iOS 17 Includes Advice from ConnectSafely Along with Tools to Protect Children and Teens
Although it may not get as much attention as the shiny new iPhones or some of the other features in the newly released...
Cleaning Up Your Internet Browser
Clearing the history from your browser can increase performance and help protect your privacy and security.
Parent’s Guide to Google Search
For families, the most important Google feature is “SafeSearch,” which limits the type of content your children can find using Google.
Parent’s Guide to TikTok
TikTok tips for parents, plus advice for talking with teens about healthy social media use.
Google Simplifies Controlling Your Information in Search
Have you ever searched for your personal information on Google? You might be shocked by what you find.
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Google Unveils New Devices While Focusing on AI
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Hey Trish, I am SO distracted by my phone all the time. What tips do you have for staying focused and away from my phone?
Parent’s Guide to Meta Virtual Reality Parental Supervision Tools
If Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset has become a go-to gaming and entertainment device in your household, there’s a new reason to cheer: Meta has launched VR parental supervision tools.
Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV
We live in a golden age of media with an incredible array of choices between what we can watch on regular TV, via cable and satellite, and the internet. But, despite—or perhaps because of—all that content, it’s sometimes hard to pick appropriate content for each family member.
New Law Will Make it Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions
I’m not a cheapskate, but I don’t like to throw-away money, and I’m embarrassed to admit, that’s exactly what I’ve done on several occasions, when I’ve failed to cancel a service that I don’t use.
Family Guide to Parental Controls
What are parental controls and what do they do? Should I tell my kids?
Guide to Ray-Ban Stories: Bystander Privacy in a World of Wearable Cameras
Facebook Reality Labs and Ray-Ban have partnered Ray-Ban Stories, the companies’ first generation of smart glasses. This relatively new product category brings up questions regarding safety for the user and privacy for anyone who happens to be near someone using the glasses.
Senior’s Guide to TikTok
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Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date
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