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Use the PlayStation app to remotely manage your kids’ play time

The PlayStation App is compatible with both the PS4 and the PS5. Through the app, you can manage and adjust various settings, including age restrictions and time limits for each user account separately. The time limit settings can be adjusted to set specific lengths of play time as well as determining what times of day […]

Do your homework

When you see an exciting new app or game, it’s tempting to just go for it and hit the install button. Before you do this, check a few things to ensure it’s genuine and safe. Look at the source — where you’re downloading it from, as well as who the developer is. Check reviews: while […]

Teach kids about avoiding scams while gaming

Many games now include in-game currencies and microtransactions through which players can obtain new items or features. Scammers attempt to take advantage of these systems by selling fully-upgraded accounts to unsuspecting kids for real-world money. To keep children safe while gaming, instruct them about the risks of in-game purchasing. Teach them what a legitimate microtransaction […]

Choose your retro gaming emulators wisely

Retro gaming can be an exciting and fun blast from the past. However, some nostalgia trips are more costly than others. Older games were made with less advanced and secure technology. Emulators – replicas of classic games – are also available to download for gamers looking to enjoy their favorite childhood games, but not all […]

Be careful where you download gaming mods

Downloading mods is a common and often fun way for gamers to squeeze the most out of a game. They can enhance gameplay and make for an all-around better experience. Many, in fact, are supported by the game manufacturers themselves. These are the safest mods for a gamer to download. Not all third-party mods are […]

While gaming online, use party chat instead of in-game chat

Whether gaming on your console or a PC, form a voice chat party using the console’s party app or a third-party PC app, rather than using a game’s in-game chat. This will keep your conversation private and ensure you and your friends will remain anonymous, even if you divulge self-identifying information. In-game chats are open […]