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Is Artificial Intelligence the Next Search Engine?

Google fundamentally changed the way we search for information, and IA services like ChatGPT and Bard may do the same.

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.

What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous

Catfishing can result in disappointment and broken hearts, but — as in the case in Riverside — it can also end in tragedy.

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How to Keep 'Zoombombers' from Disrupting your Online Meetings or Classes

As you may have heard, several school districts, including New York City, are banning the use of Zoom video conferencing because of security and privacy concerns.

Avoiding Financial Fraud During Covid-19

ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid speaks with US Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Tom Edwards and Visa VP Lori Hodges about why financial fraud is expected to increase in the coming weeks

Prepare Now in Case You Need Remote Tech Support During Coronavirus Crisis

If you’re like most people, you probably have occasional problems with your PC, Mac or other devices. And while some people have the technical skills to solve these problems themselves, most people rely on help from tech support

Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home

A blog post by Larry Magid and a podcast with Larry and ConnectSafely education director, Kerry Gallagher about working from home while your kids are at home engaged in home-based learning.

Tools to Help Identify Real Vs. False Online Information

by Larry Magid Daniel Patrick Moynihan is credited as once saying “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not...

Comcast Expands Access and Increases Speed of Internet Essentials Due to Coronavirus

A lot of communities are closing schools and, of course, many of those workers who can are now working from home. This makes a lot of sense, but there are families who simply can’t afford high-speed home Internet.

TikTok to Give Parents More Control Over Teen Accounts

TikTok is adding a Family Safety Mode to give parents more control over their teen’s account

Research Finds Teens May Not Be Suffering From Too Much Tech use

One of the most important observations of the study is that “Policies restricting adolescents’ access to new technologies … may be ill advised

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Google Reining in Too Much of a Good Thing

The common expression “too much of a good thing” can apply to almost everything that we enjoy, including the internet and mobile devices. My grandparents understood that, but apparently, many of my contemporaries don’t when it comes to tech. I’m guilty as well.

US Safer Internet Day 2018: Passionate Speakers & Students are a Recipe for Success

More than 200 students from Austin Independent School District were on hand February 6th for the official U.S....

The Connection Between Online Safety and those Amazing Kids from Parkland, Florida

Like many, I have been deeply moved by the actions of student survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shootings on Valentine’s Day.

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