Tech Tips

February 2010

Video Game Ratings and What They Mean

by Barbara J. Feldman February 28, 2010

Kids love video games, and as a parent, it can be difficult to know what games are going to be appropriate for your child to play. Like movies, video games have ratings. However, the ratings are not as well known as those used for movies. Thus, as a parent it is your responsibility to learn [...]

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Cyber Bullies: What They Are, What They Do & How to Stop One

by Barbara J. Feldman February 27, 2010

Stopping a cyber bully is easier said than done, but it’s not impossible. The following are some tips for stopping a cyber bully. Tip one: Know your rights Many people don’t realize that they still have rights when they’re online. If you are being harassed, bullied, embarrassed or bothered online, you have the right to [...]

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Most Common Video Game Ratings

by Barbara J. Feldman February 27, 2010

Like movies, video games are given ratings that assess the appropriateness of their content for different age levels. The ratings they are given indicate the age range that would find interest in the game, as well as whether or not it is appropriate. In some cases, a game may contain content that is too strong, [...]

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Your Guide to Video Game Ratings

by Barbara J. Feldman February 26, 2010

There are so many different gaming systems out there, with old school games, and new, digital masterpieces that are sure to shock and awe the player. As a parent you are faced with the choice of which system, X-box or PS3? And, more importantly which games to choose? There are games that are fighting games, [...]

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File Sharing with Opera Unite

by Barbara J. Feldman February 24, 2010

Ever needed to share large files with friends and family? Many sites, such Dropbox offer free space on their servers, but the Opera browser offers a different approach that keeps the files on your own computer yet enables sharing. The feature is called Opera Unite, and the behind-the-scenes magic will stream shared content such as [...]

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Stopping a Cyber Bully 101

by Barbara J. Feldman February 23, 2010

Cyber bullies have become commonplace on the internet these days, and, as a result, not everyone feels safe when they are online. If you are dealing with a cyber bully, it’s time to take steps to stop them. Know your rights In order to stop a cyber bully you first have to know your rights. [...]

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