(CNN) In an act of social media solidarity with high school seniors who are finishing out their final semester at home, Facebook users are sharing their own senior photos with the hashtag #Class Of 2020. It’s a sweet sentiment, sure, but beware: Your post could help potential hackers crack into your private accounts, according to [ Read More ]
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Here’s why you probably shouldn’t share your old senior photos on Facebook
Comments Off on Here’s why you probably shouldn’t share your old senior photos on FacebookSexting and nudes are on the rise during corona-virus quarantine
Comments Off on Sexting and nudes are on the rise during corona-virus quarantine“Tomorrow isn’t promised, send nudes today.” This fake Bible verse — Coronavirus 3:17, naturally — has been for several weeks, and the reason isn’t surprising. The coronavirus pandemic has led to widespread stay-at-home orders, which means that many people are alone for an extended period of time. Read more…
TikTok ‘family safety mode’ gives parents some app control
Comments Off on TikTok ‘family safety mode’ gives parents some app controlTikTok is introducing a new “family safety mode” designed to give parents tighter control over teens’ mobile phone habits. It will let parents link their own TikTok accounts to their child’s – and turn features on and off remotely. That includes a “restricted mode” that tries to filter out inappropriate content, and turning off messaging. [ Read More ]
How to Use Screen Time Controls on iOS 12
Comments Off on How to Use Screen Time Controls on iOS 12The arrival of iOS 12 means you can now use Apple’s long-awaited suite of Screen Time tools. The new features, which appear under Settings > Screen Time, are designed to give you a better idea of how you’re spending time on your phone and limit the time you spend on certain apps. Read more…
The school bully has moved online and is following children home
Comments Off on The school bully has moved online and is following children homeTHE anonymous messages poured in daily. “Go kill yourself.” “You’re worthless.” At first Courtney Axford-Dando bottled it all up. She had been bullied since she was five years old. It began in the playground and classroom and then moved to social media. Her bullies would hurl abuse about the way she looked and behaved, and [ Read More ]