Parental controls on game consoles prevent children from viewing content that isn’t suitable for them and can also limit their play time. But what isn’t often mentioned is that parental controls can prevent children from accessing your payment information as well as making accidental purchases. Parental controls can be accessed in the settings menu of […]

If your home computer is in a high-traffic area, you will be able to easily oversee your children’s computer activity. Not only does this accessibility discourage a child from doing something they know is not allowed, it also gives you the chance to intercede if you observe a behavior that could have negative effects.

If your kids have their own tablets or smartphones, or if they use a shared family device, installing YouTube Kids is a good way to ensure they browse safely. YouTube Kids screens content and only allows users to view what’s appropriate for children aged 2-12. The ads on YouTube kids are limited and kid-friendly, and […]

If you are a parent, you might wish to limit your family’s access to certain apps or websites. Most major computing platforms have parental control features allowing you to do so. For example, you can disable specific programs for individual users, oversee a child’s device and/or require your express approval for any purchases.

Family history websites are a fun tool to learn about your family history. But anyone can search for anyone, and there might be information you don’t necessarily want available to the public, like names of close relatives or their places of birth. You can remove your family history from the website by clicking “opt out” […]

Help kids remember that cybersecurity should always be a priority and not to share info such as name, home address, or telephone number, to anyone they don’t know through email, TikTok, Facebook, or other online forums. Talk with your children about the online risks of interacting with strangers through the computer and sending notes and […]