by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I was thinking about writing a column about the “tech angle” of the Buffalo shooting but wound up changing subjects at the last minute. Unfortunately, the topic is back in the news because of the...
by Larry Magid This post is adapted from one that appeared in the Mercury News Like complaining about the weather, a lot of people like to complain about how Google impacts their privacy but, unlike the weather, there are things you can do about it. As a baseline,...
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 California lawmakers are considering a pair of bills to regulate kids’ use of online services. One has a lot of promise but the other may have some unfortunate unintended consequences. This is a national and...
