Facebook News: It’s Complicated

Facebook News: It’s Complicated

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Facebook’s moderators can’t please everyone” on Spreaker. Listen to Larry Magid’s ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on Facebook moderation One of my favorite phrases...
Ask Trish: Social Media and Mental Health

Ask Trish: Social Media and Mental Health

Dear Trish: Maybe it’s just me but I just feel really bad about myself when I’m on social media. Like literally everyone seems to be living their best life and it reminds me how much is wrong with mine. How can I feel better? *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains...
Quick-Guide to Misinformation & Media Literacy

Quick-Guide to Misinformation & Media Literacy

Download Quick Guide (PDF)   What is media literacy and why is it important? In short, media literacy is the ability to think critically about the information you consume and create. It includes the ability to distinguish fact from opinion or even false...
Family Guide to Parental Controls

Family Guide to Parental Controls

Download Guide (PDF) What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free and some are already present on...
Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Meta and Ray-Ban have released the second generation of smart glasses. The first was called “Ray-Ban Stories.” The new version, introduced in late 2023, is Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Both versions have a camera that can take both still and video pictures. The new...