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Unmasking the Threat: The Rise of Malware in Android Apps
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Android users face a new challenge: a surge in malicious applications. Recent findings by McAfee have unearthed a concerning trend of malware-infected Android apps, Xamalicious malware, potentially compromising the...
Raising Cyber-Smart Kids
We all know that raising kids is a skill, but how much more complicated is it now with kids using technology so soon? Young children play on cell...
Are Hackers In Your Phone?
It feels like there’s a new scam or a new way for hackers to gain access to our information daily. Unfortunately, we cannot even keep up with the...
Google Legacy Accounts Going Away? Here’s What To Do…
Just last week, Google announced a surprising and draconian measure for all Legacy free G Suite users: start paying for their Google accounts or you’re going to lose your data (files, images, folders, purchases…yeah…all of it). Panic set in for those who were under...
Should I Enable A Content Filter? A Look At DNS Content Filtering
Is enabling a content filter through a DNS an effective approach to protecting your family from the explicit nature of the internet? We wanted to briefly talk about something we’ve seen recently that is a unique approach to creating a filter for your internet....
How To Setup Open DNS For Content Filtering
We’re going to show you how you can use a DNS content filter called Open DNS to make sure you can filter out the kind of content you deem inappropriate for your home and network. Again, not every home has the same benchmarks and standards for the type of media and...
Common Mistakes Most Parents Make with TikTok
You’d be surprised how many parents out there have no clue what apps are downloaded on their teen’s phones and what they’re doing with those apps. TikTok is no different. This popular app has already set all kinds of download and usage records among young people...
Gaming Myths You Thought Were True, But Aren’t…
Is Gaming Really That Big Hairy Scary Monster We Portray It As? I’ve heard some crazy things said about gaming and kids. “My kid doesn’t have friends and it’s because he plays video games.” Or “my son has been rude to his siblings and it’s because he’s playing that...
If You Use Screen Time For Your Kids, Update Your iOS Now! Here’s why…
In the last year or so, Apple has been getting very serious about child safety in relation to their devices. This latest feature in Screen Time for their iOS is an attempt to move the needle in creating the safest environment while at the same time balancing the...
How to Install Parental Controls for Windows 11
If you’ve been paying attention, parenting and tech are a high priority at DaleDumbsITDown. There is an extensive ecosystem of safeties, dangers, and incredible information so family safety with tech is so important and should be a high priority in the home. We’ve...
Parenting Your Gamer: Six Basic Principles on Managing Your Kid’s Gaming Behavior
Trying to parent your child’s gaming behavior can be really difficult. We wanted to share six of our favorite parenting principles for managing their gaming habits. We also talk about some crazy myths some people believe about gaming and children and how we can...
Screen Time Setup For Families For Your iPhone or iPad
Show me a child with a phone/tablet and no limitation, and I’ll show you a child that struggles with some type of addictive behavior. But, come on, even us adults will struggle if we don’t understand our limitations. That being said, let’s talk about Apple’s Screen...
TikTok: A Guide For Parents, How To Talk With Your Teen
Do you know what your teens are doing on TikTok? As a parent, you should. This guide will help you navigate through the relationship your teen is having with this popular app. What do parents really need to know about TikTok? After shattering download and usage...
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Firewalla Gold Review: Monitor And Secure Your Home Or Business Network
Every day, we hear about cyber attacks and the damage they can do. Whether it's a business or someone's personal information that has been compromised, these attacks are becoming more and more common. And as our lives move more and more online, the need for good...
