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Managing Privacy on Facebook

Managing Privacy on Facebook

Aug 31, 2023

There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy.

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For Kids, Summertime Doesn’t Have to Mean More Screentime

For Kids, Summertime Doesn’t Have to Mean More Screentime

May 9, 2024

Summertime is almost here, which means that kids will soon be out of school, perhaps with plenty of time on their hands. That’s great, but it also means that they’ll have more time to interact with their devices. For some kids, this can be problematic.

Device Decisions

Oct 18, 2023

Adolescents are more likely to abide by tech restrictions and structures when they have a say in how and why they are created.

Ask Trish: Deepfakes

Oct 10, 2023

I’ve been hearing all about deepfakes in the news these days. What are deepfakes and why are people so worried about them?

For Kids, Summertime Doesn’t Have to Mean More Screentime

For Kids, Summertime Doesn’t Have to Mean More Screentime

May 9, 2024

Summertime is almost here, which means that kids will soon be out of school, perhaps with plenty of time on their hands. That’s great, but it also means that they’ll have more time to interact with their devices. For some kids, this can be problematic.

Ask Trish: Sextortion Facts

Jul 26, 2022

Me last week, reading some recently published articles about sextortion, and thinking to myself: “This issue is too important not to discuss with youth, too. They deserve the facts!”

Instagram Testing Age Verification Technology

Jun 23, 2022

Instagram has announced new ways to verify the approximate age of its users, including Face-Based-Age-Prediction (FBAP) technology that can anonymously determine a person’s approximate age.: How it works and why it matters

How to Make Google Search Safer or More Precise

Jun 16, 2022

Just about everyone uses Google to search the internet but, what some people may not know, is that Google offers lots of search options, including “SafeSearch,” which filters out links to explicit content.

Ask Trish: Phone Distraction

Jun 14, 2022

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?

Apple’s Upcoming Safety Check Quickly Turns Off Location Sharing

Jun 9, 2022

Apple, in cooperation with the National Network to End Domestic Violence, the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Women’s Service Network, has developed Safety Check for the next version of iOS – the operating system for iPhones and iPads.

Ask Trish: Phone Independence

Jun 7, 2022

Trish, I feel like my parents always invade my privacy on my phone. I just want space but they don’t give it to me! What do I do?

Quick-Guide to Cybersecurity

Jun 3, 2022

Why should we care about security? Insecure devices and accounts can jeopardize your privacy, financial well-being and even personal safety.

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Wellness and Safety

Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens

Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens

Apr 18, 2023

https://youtu.be/T3BtOHhdoFU ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Meta Reality Labs executive Hannah Gallagher about Meta's move to open Horizon Worlds to teens and how parents can help teens navigate social VR safely.

Protecting Mental Health on Instagram

Sep 16, 2021

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to "Instagram and teen mental health" on Spreaker. Larry Magid talks with experts on this 1-minute CBS News ConnectSafely Report A recent Wall Street Journal article revealed internal Facebook...

Ask Trish: Anti-Hate 101 with Ask Trish

Aug 31, 2021

“Tell us more about your work as an anti-hate activist and what myths you’d want to bust or lessons you’d want to share.” Totally! First off, let me say that this is such a good question (thanks for asking!). As a brief overview: I first got into this work when I was...

Google Simplifies Controlling Your Information in Search

Aug 24, 2023

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Have you ever searched for your personal information on Google?  You might be shocked by what you find. I’m not just talking about your name – just about everyone Googles themselves from time to time. But you...

Podcasts

Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis

Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis

Apr 18, 2020

ConnectSafely’s Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Podcast (Audio only)Listen to "Antigone Davis Facebook's Head of Global Safety on Facebook's response to Covid-19" on Spreaker.

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Videos

1. Generative AI for Families

2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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