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Internet Safety: Tips for Safe Teen Blogging(0)

September 3, 2010

We all know a teenager or two who blogs and maybe even vlogs (video blogging) because online journals are great ways for teens and kids to engage in self-expression. There are many positive benefits of blogging which include identity building, improved writing and communication skills, and more. Over half of all blogs on the Internet [...]

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Internet Safety: Parenting Tips for Teenage E-Commerce Safety

A 2008 study by OTX and The Intelligent Group, found that 58% of teens have purchased something online. The average amount they’re spending is $46 per month, but 26% of teens are spending $50 or more. As you might suspect, the most popular items teens buy online are clothes and music. Here are 7 tips [...]

Privacy: Quick & Simple Changes to Help Protect Your Privacy

Lifehacker, a popular technology blog, recently published a “Top 10” list of changes that everybody should make to help protect their privacy.  The computer safety tips range from performing your own background check by Googling yourself to choosing better security questions for password recovery systems.  The blog also suggests that users not only understand their [...]

Privacy: Facebook Adds Security to Thwart Hackers

This week, Facebook announced a new security feature that will allow their 400 million members to designate specific “approved” computers and mobile phones to access their accounts.  If an unapproved device attempts access, users will be notified via email or text message.  Although this change was made to protect accounts from hackers, it does not [...]


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