by Larry Magid This post is adapted from one that first ran in the Mercury News 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...
The good news is there are easy ways to keep your internet use safe and constructive. We’ve compiled some of our best advice here, along with resources for deeper dives. Though thorough, it’s not exhaustive. There may be other risks that emerge, especially as new...
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News In 1984, James Cameron directed a science fiction movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as The Terminator — a robot capable of killing humans. It’s a common theme in movies. Robots with...
Full Guide/Download PDF One Page Quick Guide Senior Safety Slide show Most American seniors are now online. As of 2018, nearly 66% of Americans over 65 were Internet users, according to a Pew Research Center survey.That number is getting bigger all the time, and for...
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News The new version of Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhones and iPad has a feature that requires users to opt-in before an app on your device can track you across other apps and websites. When you first...