As at-home exercise technology becomes more sophisticated, there are cybersecurity implications to consider. Being alive in the digital age means that we get to experience life in ways not possible previously. No doubt technology has added some concerns to our lives such as distraction, overuse, privacy and security. But in [...]
A picture is worth 1000 words, right? Well, now that our smart phones give us a camera in-hand 24/7, we have a lot to say as we document our lives with great frequency and a level of detail like never before. Sure, the documenting of a friend’s child most minor, [...]
Spending time gaming clearly is a passion with today’s youth. You, yourself, may have been a fan of video games when you were a kid (and maybe you still are!). But the video games you played then were different, weren’t they? It was you against the game’s world, trying to [...]
I bet like many Americans, you do much of your shopping online. It’s convenient, easier to price compare and the selection is great, right? All true—but online shopping comes with risks. Here are some tips to help you ensure that your gift giving is marked by cheer – not tears. [...]
It’s a pretty well-known reality, if you show up at someone’s doorstep on Halloween, with no attempt at wearing a costume or something that revels in the spirit of the night, the homeowner is under no obligation to give you candy. The social contract of the evening is wear a [...]
Be careful out there, social media armies are ready to attack YOU if you dare to challenge their point of view. No, I’m not talking about the presidential or midterm elections. I’m talking about pop culture fans, known on the internet as ‘Stans’, who are informed and committed to their [...]
Whether you are faced with the task of doing ‘something’ about a loved one’s social media accounts after his or her death, or you are planning for what you would like to happen with your own accounts after your death, the pervasive use of social media to meticulously catalog our [...]
Even if your kids are older and have been immersed into screens, virtual worlds and all that technology has to offer for years, it’s not too late to have the “tech talk.” “Sexting has been found among children as young as 9 and 10 years old.” —Parents’ New Fear: Cyber-bullying, [...]
At Savvy Cyber Kids, we encourage parents and grandparents to get involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s digital lives. This means knowing what they are doing on their devices, on the platforms they engage on and who they are ‘playing’ with—their friends, followers and so on. In reality, it’s hard [...]
Make no mistake, making a good impression as an applicant to college or as a job seeker is not merely based on transcripts, resume, recommendations and how you present yourself in an interview. Like it or not, your ‘social media you,’ the online persona, also sometime referred to as the [...]
