Keeping YouTube Safe for Kids in 2022
YouTube does its best to keep YouTube safe for kids, but it’s not enough YouTube is part of the enormous Google empire that has been Number One & Two on the internet forever. Despite pressure from video Apps Instagram and TikTok, it is very popular with kids. For many children, using YouTube is the first place […]
Cyber Flashing Online Safety Laws don’t go far enough
New Cyber flashing Laws coming into place Cyberflashing is illegally airdropping a photo in near range Proposed laws include jail time & huge fines. New Online Safety Bill introduced on March 17th in Parliament Emphasis on ‘legal but harmful’ content The UK Government is making Big Tech more culpable for content. The Online Safety Bill […]
What is sexting?
What Parents, Kids, Schools need to know about Sexting! Updated Oct 2021: Kids are naturally fascinated by Adult Content, which is how we refer to pornography. It is so hard for Teachers, parents to have this talk with their own kids. Sexting is our most requested internet safety talk for Senior schools. Bookings Enquiry Making sure […]
I’ve just seen a picture of my naked picture daughter on social media! Help!
Updated March 2022: There is nothing more devastating for parents and teenagers alike than dealing with the consequences of sexting. A moment’s pleasure turns into a disaster leading to ferocious bullying, name-calling, social exclusion. This is the beginning of months of grief for parents and teenagers alike. Teenagers find this unbearable. Help! I found pictures […]
I got VPN for my gamer, will my parental control still work?
We explain why VPN and parental control provide excellent protection VPN & Parental Control work nicely together Short Answer – Yes. We set parental controls at the device level and affect nothing on the router. A VPN, when switched on, will change your IP address, which is your router’s identity (name) on the internet. VPN […]
Discord, Gamers favourite chatbox, wants to be more. Plus how good do we rate it
Discord – Wants to be loved by everyone not just gamers Discorders are generally quite tech-savvy and enjoy NOT being hassled by advertisers Parents Summary Free chat service originally for gamers, Company is looking to expand Available online and all devices incl. iPhone & Android No advertising and no feed, Just chat, messaging A subscription service […]
The Five things Kids must never share online!
Stranger Danger 9-Year-old cleverly tricked into meeting someone Snowy the dog, is a very clever way to trick a nine-year-old girl on Instagram. All about common sense. Five things Kids must never share online ever! The great thing about this story is it is common sense and only needs a minor change to make sure […]
YouTube is busy fighting TikTok. Parents and Kids are caught in the flak.
Youtube does its best to keep Youtube safe for kids but it’s not enough Youtube is part of the enormous Google empire that has been Number One & Two on the internet forever. Despite pressure from video Apps Instagram and TikTok, it is very popular with kids. For many children, it is the first place they […]
Facebook ploughs on with Instagram for kids despite backlash
Instagram for Kids Facebook presses ahead with Instagram for kids despite complaints from online safety experts Facebook is building an Instagram for kids featuring built-in age-appropriate parental controls, daily usage limits and no advertising. Daily usage limits have only been discussed by Facebook, not confirmed. People are criticising Facebook for pure opportunism but are these […]
Kids are safer gaming on Minecraft with VPN
Minecraft is safer with VPN Gaming is one of the best reasons for VPN. Minecraft is one of the world’s most successful games enjoyed by children, adults, pro-level gamers alike. Success has come at a price though, for example with parents worried about addiction, crime gangs targeting embedded credit cards details, and the newer issue of DDoS attacks. […]