Most people have a will. Some people have life insurance. Many have folders full of paperwork. But millions of people have something just as valuable and rarely planned for: Their digital life.
If you’re wrestling with the question of whether to ban social media entirely — or allow it with supervision — you’re not alone.
This week, we’re looking at the privacy settings that actually matter — the ones that determine who can find your child, message them, track them, tag them, or see more than they should.
You’re navigating Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, group chats, private messages, disappearing messages, livestreams, and a whole digital universe that didn’t exist when most of us were teenagers.
Thanksgiving isn’t always about who’s at the table — it’s also about who’s missing from it. Whether it’s a college kid stuck on campus, a grandparent in another state, or family serving overseas, you can still make them part of the day — no teleportation required. With a little tech (and a lot of heart), you can pull everyone together for a Thanksgiving that feels full, even if the seats aren’t.
Halloween is supposed to be about jump scares, haunted houses, and kids dressed like skeletons raiding your candy stash. But while you’re busy carving pumpkins, there are much scarier things creeping around your Wi-Fi, stalking your smartphone, and rattling their chains inside your PC. These aren’t your everyday witches and goblins—they’re real-life tech terrors that can ruin your week, your wallet, and in some cases, your entire digital life.
Has someone else gained access to your Facebook account? It happened to a relative of mine the other day, so I decided to give you a quick tutorial on what to do if someone takes control of your account.
Sextortion is a particularly insidious type of scam that targets kids and teens, using fear and shame to manipulate them into complying with a scammer’s demands. This scam often begins on social media platforms, gaming sites, or messaging apps, where scammers pose as someone the child’s age. After gaining the child’s trust, they persuade the child to share explicit photos or videos.
In today’s digital age, social apps are a central part of kids' and teens' lives. These platforms allow them to connect with friends, share content, and explore their creativity. However, each app comes with its own set of risks and benefits, and it’s important for parents to understand what their children are using. Here's a deeper dive into the most popular social apps among young users and what parents should be aware of.
The internet has opened up new avenues for human traffickers to find, manipulate, and exploit children and teenagers.