Game console parental controls do a lot more than block mature content. They also help you manage screen time, reduce unwanted online interactions, and — this part often gets overlooked — protect your payment information from accidental or impulsive purchases. On modern consoles, those controls are built right into the settings menu, and they’re worth […]

Hey gamers! Your online gaming accounts are more than just a way to play your favorite titles. They often hold your hard-earned progress, valuable in-game items, and even your payment information. Losing access to these accounts can be a real bummer, not to mention potentially costly. So, let’s talk about how to equip your gaming […]

While harmless trash talk is expected to some extent in online gaming, know what the line is (according to the game’s terms of service) and don’t cross it. There are many reasons why: To begin with, if you’re frequently caught being toxic, you may be banned from the game entirely. But the bigger and more […]

Be careful when streaming, gaming, chatting online, taking photos, or doing anything else that might compromise your privacy. It’s extremely easy to accidentally reveal your identity and location online. Whether you’re a streamer who does business from their home, a gamer with a microphone or showing yourself online in any form, take steps to conceal […]

This iconic game is made for detailed world-building. Running Minecraft on your own server doesn’t just let you or your children set the rules – awesome for new mods, objectives and physics engines – but functions as the closest thing to a controlled environment. With a private server, you make the game invite-only. Use a […]

Impulsive, secretive purchases can really add up on the newest Xbox models, the Series S and X. Yet with precise spending caps, you’ll prevent unauthorized spending on your Microsoft account. On the other hand, you can place up to $1,000 into a spending pot, removing the need for direct card payments entirely. Set up Xbox […]