Social media risks and solutions can be nuanced

By Larry Magid One of my favorite phrases is “it’s complicated,” because it expresses the fact that many things in life are not as simple as they seem. That’s especially true when you need to make an important decision. Should you buy or lease your next car – there...

Device and App Controls

Amazon Kids+ Parent Dashboard Amazon Kids+ Parental Controls (Fire tablets and other Amazon devices) Amazon Prime Video Apple TV+ Apple: Parental controls for iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) Apple: Screen Time on Mac Disney+ Google Family Link (Free for Android...
Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro

Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro

Download guide (PDF) We hear a lot about virtual reality and the “metaverse,” and we’re seeing Meta and other tech companies launch new devices that give people access to more immersive experiences. These virtual experiences will ultimately evolve into the metaverse,...

General Safety Advice

Use the privacy and safety tools available within each app you use and check them regularly. Here’s a link to ConnectSafely’s guides and quick-guides for the most popular apps. Avoid sharing personal information, including address, phone number, email...
Ask Trish: All About Filters

Ask Trish: All About Filters

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, do u use filters? I know they’re controversial, what are your thoughts on them? Hi there! First and foremost, I want to thank you for your great question. Thus far, we haven’t touched on filters in much detail on Ask Trish, which is why I’m so...