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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...
Cyberbullying: What Every Parent Needs to Know
One in three children have been bullied online, and one in four have been threatened online. Unfortunately, every day, cyberbullying cases only increase in number. In fact, a recent study from the University of New Hampshire stated that 30% of all children have...
What Parents Need To Know About Snapchat
Oh Snap, I guess It's time to talk about snap chat. Ask any of my kids and they'll tell you it's my favorite app - Not! Snapchat is an app that lets users send messages, pictures, and videos to each other. Recipients are able to view these messages for a set time...
Oculus Quest Parental Controls
Parental controls for the Oculus Quest? They don’t exist, but we have a few steps to make sure your family is protected while using this VR device. If you just purchased your family an Oculus Quest One or Two, you could have just handed them a web browser and...
Pirated Software, Movies, and Music Will Cost You
My father taught me, "Nothing is ever free." And that includes software, movies, or music via BitTorrents or pirated software. A BitTorrent is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files...
5 Tips to Stop Your Email from Getting Hacked
Email. We love it, and we hate it. We love it because we can send a message to someone across the world within seconds. We hate it because 99% of the time, other people can read our emails too. An email has been one of the most successful communication tools in...
5 Things All Kids Need to Know About Email
Truthfully, I thought email would be long retired before my grandkid's time. But with so many kids homeschooled during the COVID Pandameic shut-down, email became necessary for kids of all ages, to stay connected to their teachers. So I have come up with...
How to Create a Child Account in Windows 10?
Today I am going to go over what is a Child Account on Windows and How to create a Child Account in Windows 10 There are many tools and resources parents have available to help monitor their kid's accounts. Did you know Windows 10 allows you to create a child...
Educate, Engage, and PREPARE
Educate, Engage, and Prepare. Everywhere you look, you see kids glued to their devices. Whether it’s a cellphone, tablet, or even a laptop, they are mesmerized. And, yes even our own kids are just as guilty. Kids on devices have become the norm as gone are the days...
Talk About It, Talk About It, Talk About It
Funky Town – Anyone old enough to remember this fun upbeat song from the 80’s. If not, google it and give it a good listen to. Pay attention to the words ‘Talk about it, Talk about it, Talk about it, Talk about, Talk about… Are you talking about what...
Cyberbullying and Digital Bullying
Remember the days when the schoolyard punk would come up to you or someone you knew and threaten them until they gave up their lunch money? Well, those days aren't over. And back in my day, we got to go home at the end of the day to get away from the mean...
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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...
