Although Google+ is not one of the most popular social networks, many people set up a profile and regularly post to it to help with their Google search rankings and to comment on YouTube. It’s really worth having a poke around the privacy settings in Google+ so that anything you post there is protected if… Continue Reading
I.C.Y.M.I (In case you missed it) This article about my top tips for Parents in regards to screen time appeared in the Daily Tele this month. Continue Reading
Are you thinking of buying a new digital device for a child this holiday season? Possibly an iPad, iPod, Smart Phone or some other mobile device? What sort of things should you consider when choosing your device and setting it up so that it is safer for your child? Note: I said safer…no device that connects… Continue Reading
If you Google “Profile Photo Stolen” or “Stolen Facebook Photos” you might be very surprised to see some really shocking stories of ordinary people who have had their online images “stolen” and used for purposes they didn’t intend. This Sunday the Brisbane Times reported on a story about a man who found out his… Continue Reading
Are your children talking about Steam? And asking you to allow them to buy and download games from this gaming platform? Guest poster Will.B (14yrs) helps parents providing all the information you need to understand this very popular online gaming store. What is Steam? Steam is an online game platform, where you may purchase games and… Continue Reading
100 Female Celebrities had their intimate photos stolen from their iCloud accounts this last week. These photos were then put up on a forum called 4Chan for all the world to see. There are now many questions from Apple users about the safety of iCloud, and a lot of concern around whether it’s safe to… Continue Reading
Minecraft Online Multiplayer Dangers For Kids This week I was interviewed in regard to an incident where an Avalon boy 13years of age, had made friends on the very popular Lego like 3D video game Minecraft, with a New Zealand Minecraft gamer, where the online friendship turned into every parents nightmare. Apparently, after playing online together… Continue Reading
Yes, I Was In The Virtual Choir In 2011! In 2011 I took part in one of Eric Whitacre’s virtual Choirs. Eric Whitacre is a world class choir composer and conductor, adored by fans of choir and choristers all the world over. He has definitely brought the “Cool” factor to choirs. And one of the ways he… Continue Reading
Guest Post By Will.B Updated for 2020 What is Minecraft? Minecraft is a virtual 3D Lego-like building game for the computer, where the player is free to make anything they want. It is a great way to encourage creativity and helps to build on team skills and working together to reach personal goals. After the… Continue Reading
Facebook messenger as a standalone app has been available over a year, but Facebook are now forcing mobile Facebook users to use the standalone app rather than messaging within the mobile Facebook app. Facebook has already phased out messaging through the mobile Facebook app, you now get a prompt to download the New 9.1 Facebook Messaging app… Continue Reading