Corral the Internet With KoalaSafe
KoalaSafe: a small box that helps your children to access the internet safely and at the times you want them to.
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Get 2 GB More Google Drive Space by Playing It Safe
Being safe online is hard. Google is offering free goodies for making sure you stay safe. Who doesn’t love free stuff?
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Twitterpated Kids: Safe Twitter Feeds For Kids to Follow
Have you ever tried to find kid-appropriate Twitter feeds? We have a list for you!
Continue ReadingThe Problem With Security Questions
Ah the security question. The bastion of internet safety, the protector of our identities, guardian against credit card theft. Or the baffler of addle minded internet shopping junkies like me? My mother has no middle name. I have not had a nickname in 12 years. My first pet is debatable, do I count the cat […]
Continue ReadingBullying – Media Hype or Old-School Problem?
Bullying and cyber-bullying have been making lots of headlines in the past several weeks. There’s increased media attention on the topic (although one does need to question if it’s an epidemic). So, not to be left out, groups are popping …
Continue Reading5 Steps to a Family-Safe Internet
I’ve reviewed several internet filtering and internet security products for GeekDad over the years. Each has pluses and minuses. I’ve decided to come clean with what my family runs: yes, we do filter the internet for our kids — but …
Continue ReadingInconsistent Video Blocking Hurts Safe Eyes
Parental control (Internet filtering) software is big business with several providers trying to out do each other. Each vendor has their take on providing “safe” access to the internet. I’ve most recently tested out the latest version of Safe Eyes …
Continue ReadingFive New Year’s Resolutions for the Responsible Internet User
Though 2010 is already a few weeks in, it’s never too late to come up with some good New Year’s Resolutions. While “I will go to the gym” and “I will stop smoking” seem to be at the top of …
Continue ReadingNetBlox Hardware Filtering Solution Is Easy to Bypass, Challenging to Configure
Keeping the kids safe on the internet is big business. Whether you select a service, locally installed software or hardware options – you’ve got several choices in each category. A few weeks ago I received a NetBlox hardware device for …
Continue ReadingVirtualize Your Internet Connection with BufferZone
BufferZone from Trustware brings virtualization to your internet connection helping prevent trojans, bots and other malware from getting on your computer. Even with a couple of small issues, it is an interesting take on how to protect your computer and …
Continue ReadingA New Take on Internet Safety
With this week being dubbed (by Symantec and the National PTO) Internet Safety Week, Symantec has launched a new parental monitoring software system called OnlineFamily.Norton. It is a new take on parents keeping their kids safe, but even though it’s …
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