A pair of new studies shed light on kids, teens and media

A pair of new studies shed light on kids, teens and media

by Larry Magid Listen to Larry Magid’s one-minute CBS News Radio segment about these new surveys: blank Two separate studies released on Thursday show interesting data about how both young children and teens and their parents are using and thinking about media....
Pope endorses internet safety declaration

Pope endorses internet safety declaration

By Larry Magid VATICAN CITY —  For three days last week, about 150 experts in technology, child safety, medicine, mental health and theology gathered in Rome at the Child Dignity in the Digital World Congress to talk about how to keep kids safe online and protect...
ConnectSafely publishes how-to guide on Google Family Link

ConnectSafely publishes how-to guide on Google Family Link

By Larry Magid Google’s Family Link is now out of beta and ConnectSafely has just published its Parent’s Guide to Google Family Link to provide parents the information they need to set up an account for their child and help guide their child in the safe,...
Details plus what to do in wake of Equifax data breach

Details plus what to do in wake of Equifax data breach

By Larry Magid Updated 9/10/17 Credit reporting agency Equifax has reported a data breach that may affect as many of 143 million U.S. consumers. The breach occurred from mid-May through July 2017. According to Equifax, information accessed primarily includes: Names...
Tech checklist to prepare for a disaster and power failure

Tech checklist to prepare for a disaster and power failure

Whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake or any other disaster, it’s important to make sure that your tech is ready and able to operate even in the event of a power failure. Batteries, flashlights and portable radios are a must. Also consider flashlights and...