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Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Apr 23, 2024

“i’ve been reading about brain chips that they can implant in your head and they can achieve super cool things. can u explain?”

Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Apr 23, 2024

“i’ve been reading about brain chips that they can implant in your head and they can achieve super cool things. can u explain?”

Ask Trish: Passive-Aggressive on Social Media

Aug 10, 2021

“Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?” Ah, yes...drama online (as this week’s TikTok depicts -- scroll down --...

Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

Aug 3, 2021

Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?

Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date

Jul 29, 2021

Regardless of what device you’re using — an iPhone or iPad, an Android phone or tablet, a Mac, a Windows PC or even a smart home appliance — it’s important to keep operating systems, apps and browsers updated with the latest security patches.

Tips for Preventing ‘Ransomware’ Attacks

Apr 15, 2021

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

Mar 18, 2021

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.

Protect Against Identify Theft

Mar 3, 2021

There are things you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim of identity theft, and if you are a victim, there are things you can do to recover.

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Sextortion Facts

Ask Trish: Sextortion Facts

Jul 26, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu 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!” *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains potentially distressing...

Do Passwords Really Protect Us?

Oct 5, 2020

We spoke with online security expert Andrew Shikiar of FIDO Alliance about phishing, vishing, social engineering, and what's wrong with passwords. "Simply put, passwords aren't up to the task," Shikiar says. "They're not good for what we're doing today, where...

How Empathy Helps Kids Succeed

Sep 17, 2020

Michele Borba, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All About Me World, explains why empathic kids enjoy better mental health and overall resiliency. The good news is empathy is easy to teach. "Don't tell your kids to do something, show them,"...

Australia eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant

Sep 8, 2020

We spoke with US-born Julie Inman Grant about her role as Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the country's national independent regulator for online safety. Julie talked about her unique government role and her career working for Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe.

Podcasts

Balancing Tech and Low-Tech During Kids’ Summer Break

Balancing Tech and Low-Tech During Kids’ Summer Break

May 11, 2019

Summer is almost here, which means that kids will be out of school. While that means that they do have more time to use their devices, it's also time for fresh air, exercise  and -- for many -- family vacations. In this episode, ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid...

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1. Generative AI for Families

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

3. New Gaming Research

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