Family Tech — News & Popular Guides
Building a Safer Internet: Safer Internet Day 2026
This year’s initiatives reflect a layered strategy: elevate youth voice, inform public policy, equip schools and empower families.
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.
Podcast: Inside Roblox’s Mission to Make Gaming Safer
Roblox VP Tami Bhaumik talks to us about Roblox’s enhanced safety features and expanded parental control tools.
You or Your Kids Got Tech for the Holidays. Now What?
If kids in your family got phones, tablets, PCs, game consoles or any other devices that connect to the internet, now is a good time to have “that talk.”
New iPhone Operating System Adds Safety Feature for Families
Improved protections for kids and teens are coming to the iPhone.
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Ask Trish: BeReal
“I’ve seen the app BeReal become really popular in the last two years. What is it and is it in?”
Gmail Safety: Blocking, Spam Filtering & Children’s Accounts
Tips to help block spam and annoying people along with advanced Gmail features
How to Protect Your Online Security
Contrary to what you may have heard, the threats don’t always come from hackers with sophisticated computer skills. There are plenty of criminals that use old-fashioned persuasion and trickery
Ask Trish: Sharenting
“My mom keeps posting pics of me online that are embarrassing. How do I get her to stop?”
Podcast: A Conversation with ‘Mediatrician’ & Author Dr. Michael Rich
ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician, head of Boston Children's Hospital Digital...
Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
How to use Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses responsibly.
Cleaning Up Your Internet Browser
Clearing the history from your browser can increase performance and help protect your privacy and security.
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.
Family Guide to Parental Controls
How do I know when to use them, and should I tell my kids?
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now available to teens ages 13-17 and preteens ages 10-12.
Ask Trish: BeReal
“I’ve seen the app BeReal become really popular in the last two years. What is it and is it in?”
Gmail Safety: Blocking, Spam Filtering & Children’s Accounts
Tips to help block spam and annoying people along with advanced Gmail features
How to Protect Your Online Security
Contrary to what you may have heard, the threats don’t always come from hackers with sophisticated computer skills. There are plenty of criminals that use old-fashioned persuasion and trickery
Ask Trish: Sharenting
“My mom keeps posting pics of me online that are embarrassing. How do I get her to stop?”
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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
Manage what, when and how long kids watch through mobile, tablets and the web.
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.
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.
Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
Snapchat is for fun and spontaneity, with text, photos, and videos deleting after viewing.
Quick-Guide to Secure Passwords
The FBI along with other security experts are now recommending a “pass phrase” rather than simply a password. Such a phrase should be relatively long – at least 15 characters.
Tips for Preventing ‘Ransomware’ Attacks
A ransomware attack can encrypt data or lock you completely out of your device. It can also be used as a form of blackmail or extortion if the hacker finds something that they think may embarrass or incriminate you. Although victims are often large companies or public agencies, it can affect small businesses or people at home.
New Research & Resources for Online Wellness
It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. with new resources from Google and Instagram and a study from Common Sense Media.
Protect Against Identify Theft
There are things you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim of identity theft, and if you are a victim, there are things you can do to recover.