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Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

Aug 17, 2023

The most tragic consequence of the recent Maui fires is, of course, loss of life. There was also horrific property loss. What you don’t hear much about on the news is the loss of data.

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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?

How to Delete What Google Knows About You

May 26, 2022

Like the weather, a lot of people like to complain about how Google impacts their privacy but, unlike the weather, there are things you can do about it.

Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 24, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about mental health and the challenges millions of Americans – and many more global citizens – face with their mental health.

Ask Trish: My Debut Book, ReThink the Internet

May 17, 2022

My debut book, ReThink the Internet, the world’s first-ever by-youth, for-youth guide to safely navigating the digital world, is coming out at the end of this month, on May 31st.

Digital Wellness is Emotional Wellness

May 4, 2022

Emotional wellness is an area our society is, thankfully, working to build awareness and progress. In schools it is often called “SEL” or social emotional learning and it is sometimes the focus of “self care” content in popular media.

Like Airlines, Tech Companies Shouldn’t Compete on Safety

Apr 11, 2022

A recent Washington Post article titled “Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok,” accused Facebook’s parent company Meta of “paying one of the biggest Republican consulting firms in the country to orchestrate a nationwide campaign seeking to turn the public against TikTok.”

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Wellness and Safety

Tech Checklist to Prepare for Disasters and Power Failures

Tech Checklist to Prepare for Disasters and Power Failures

Sep 29, 2022

Revised September 29, 2023 from a previous version Whether it's hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, impending fires or even massive hacking attacks, it's important to make sure that your tech is ready and able to operate even in the event of a power failure....

Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

Jun 29, 2021

Download Free Guide (PDF) Snapchat is all about fun and spontaneity. By default, the text, photos and videos you share delete automatically after being viewed by the recipient. Users love that they can share a moment that’s digital footprint-free — they don’t have to...

Quick-Guide to Secure Passwords

May 25, 2021

A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Scroll down for a video based on these tips. Download Quick Guide (PDF) Is it OK to share passwords? Generally, we recommend never giving out your password to anyone. That said, there may...

Tips for Dealing with Teen Sexting

Mar 27, 2021

Also see: Teen Sexting: Quick-Guide for Parents and Teens “Sexting” usually refers to the sharing of sexually explicit images via mobile phones, but it can happen on other devices, too. First of all, research shows most teens don’t share sexually explicit images. And...

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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