Sadly, cyberbullying is nothing new. Kids growing up in any generation have always dealt with bullies, but kids growing up in the cyber age deal with cyberbullying too. Prolonged or severe bullying at any age can lead to mental health issues such as depression,...
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Cyberbullying guide for parents, part 2: How to deal with cyberbullying in 5 steps
Cyberbullying is a digital form of verbal and social bullying, in which (in most cases) a teen or child harasses, shames, or abuses another online, who is often a classmate or peer. First and foremost, it’s important to understand cyberbullying and how to prevent it...
All steals and no scams: How to find the best deals online
As the holiday shopping season rolls around, you might be looking for opportunities to save a few dollars. When you’re online shopping, it’s easy to get sucked into trying to find a good deal. While there are some great resources for finding deals online, there are...
Is your voice assistant safe?
In recent years, voice assistants have become a huge part of the modern home, Amazon’s Alexa being one of the most popular choices. With Apple®’s voice assistant Siri released in 2011 and Amazon’s Alexa released in 2014, the world has been able to experience nearly a...
What is a smart TV and how does it work?
What makes a smart TV smart? Integrated internet, of course! A smart TV, also called a connected TV or CTV, is a television with interactive, web-enabled features. A smart TV combines the powerful computer system of a mobile device with the large-format screen of a...
Technology for seniors: accessible technology
For many of us, the internet and technology are essential daily tools we use to work, socialize, bank, shop, and more. But as we grow older, we may experience declines in vision, hearing, or physical mobility, which can make our computers or various devices more...
WiFi 101: Understanding WiFi for beginners
What does a radio have to do with surfing the web? Everything, when you’re using WiFi! Did you know your wireless router uses the same technology as an old-fashioned radio? You might be wondering how WiFi works. Well, the technology may be quite a bit more advanced,...
Teleworking strategies for van living
Whether you are new to nomadic van living or you’re a seasoned pro at life on the road, figuring out how to stay productive and focused on work can be challenging. Luckily, there are plenty of folks who have mastered the art of teleworking while living in a van,...
What is a smart home hub?
As you build your smart home room by room, you may begin to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of devices to keep track of, especially if every device has an app on your phone. If you want to organize all your smart home devices in one place, you need a smart home...
What are smart plugs?
There are plenty of ways to make your home smart these days. More and more appliances are being made smart, able to connect to Wifi or Bluetooth and be controlled right from your phone. But not all home appliances are smart – yet. Plus some smart devices can...
How to become more tech savvy at any age
Technology is everywhere we turn. We use it in our homes, cars, schools, workplaces, and even at the grocery store. However, technology is constantly changing and upgrading, and it can be a hassle to keep up with the various trends, software and devices. One solution?...
What to do with e-waste
E-waste, or electronic waste from computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices, is discarded at increasing rates across the United States and the world. In 2019, a record 53.6 million metric tons, roughly equal to 59 million US tons, of e-waste was generated...