How to Avoid or Recover from a Ransomware Attack Mar 13, 2024Ransomware is one of numerous online crimes designed to separate people, businesses and government agencies from their money. Parent’s Guide to Google Search Jan 4, 2023For families, the most important...
By Kerry Gallagher Time away from school, whether for a staycation or for some planned travel, is a great time to remind ourselves about steps we should always take to keep ourselves safer when using our devices. Here are some helpful tips: Do not plug your cell phone...
By Kerry Gallagher In a new survey of parents and teens released by Pew, there are some interesting key findings about families and screen time: Phone-less: 72% of U.S. teens say they often or sometimes feel peaceful when they don’t have their smartphone; 44% say it...
Erica Pelavin, CSW, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Community Outreach at ConnectSafely, where she passionately advocates for digital literacy, online safety, and community partnerships. With a background in psychology, Dr. Pelavin is a dedicated public speaker and...
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News We live in stressful times, and unfortunately, that phone in your pocket or hand can make things worse. But if you’re willing to use them, both iPhone and Android phones have tools to help manage your...
