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What is Steam?

Posted on June 23, 2022June 11, 2022 by cynmackley

What is Steam and is it safe for kids? We've got answers about the popular gaming platform.

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged game platforms, Games, kids, PC games, safety, Steam1 Comment

Government Impostor Scams

Posted on October 14, 2021September 23, 2021 by cynmackley
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Learn about government impostor scams and how you can avoid getting taken in one!

Posted in Cool SitesTagged con artist, government imposter scams, government impostor scams, safety, scams1 Comment

Apple to Scan Phones To Protect Kids From Sex Abuse

Posted on August 18, 2021August 7, 2021 by cynmackley

Apple is introducing new safety features to iPhones to protect kids from online sex abuse.

Posted in iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged apple, child sex abuse, children, safety1 Comment

Coach lured kids online

Posted on June 9, 2021May 20, 2021 by cynmackley
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A coach used social media to target kids for sex crimes.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged kids online, safety, securityLeave a comment

Tips To Keep Kids Safe Online

Posted on April 12, 2021April 2, 2021 by cynmackley
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How to protect your kids from online predators.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged internet predators, online safety, safety, securityLeave a comment

What About These Scam Calls?

Posted on April 7, 2021March 30, 2021 by cynmackley
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How to spot a phone scammer.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged online security, phone scams, safety4 Comments

Child Lured With Online Game

Posted on October 24, 2020October 20, 2020 by cynmackley

An online predator lured a 13-year-old girl into a sexual relationship by messaging her through a game.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged online predators, safety, securityLeave a comment

Your Home’s Fall Checklist

Posted on October 11, 2020September 23, 2020 by cynmackley

Your Home's Fall Checklist -everything you need to do to get your home ready for winter.

Posted in Cool Sites, Cyn's Tech Tips, UncategorizedTagged amanda, better homes and gardens, cool sites, coolsites, fall checklist, prepare house for winter, safety, winter checklistLeave a comment

Warn Teens About This Now!

Posted on September 11, 2020August 27, 2020 by cynmackley

An increasing number of teenagers and even younger kids are falling victims to sextortion scams.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged safety, sextortion, sexual predators, teens, using the internet1 Comment

Ghostery: try this security extension

Posted on March 12, 2020February 29, 2020 by cynmackley

How the Ghostery extension blocks ads and trackers as well as speeds up your browser.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged ad blockers, browsers, ghostery, safety, security, tracker blockers, using the internetLeave a comment

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