Tech Tips

April 2010

How Safe Are Your Passwords?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 14, 2010

“If you invited me to try and crack your password, how many guesses would it take before I got it?”, asks blogger and Internet standards expert John Pozadzides. The top ten list of common passwords includes your city, college, football team, your birthday, your partner’s name, or your pet’s name, perhaps followed by a zero [...]

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How Much Media Time Should I Allow My Child?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

Did you know that between the television, the computer and texting, young children are spending an average of 53 hours per week in front of a screen? This is an incredible amount of time. It is disturbing when you realize some of the problems that can occur because of the inactivity that results from large [...]

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Great User Tips for YouTube

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

YouTube is one of the most important websites parents need to be aware of. Statistically, the easy availability of webcams, camera phones and handheld cameras finds kids shooting and downloading more videos then ever before. If you’re not familiar with YouTube, read on. YouTube is a website that allows users to upload and share original [...]

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Is It OK to Let Your Children Multitask?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

Today’s parents are often awe struck as they watch their children study surrounded by their computer, iPod and gaming system. It is not uncommon to see kids as young as 9 or 10 doing homework while logged onto their computer and answering Instant Messaging, as they listen to music on their iPod or MP3 player. [...]

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Removing or Changing Parental Controls on the Nintendo DSi

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

The Nintendo DSi is equipped with optional Parental Controls which allow parents to decide what information their children can share with other people. While the Nintendo DSi can provide hours of fun for your children, many parents are making use the parental control settings. These controls can provide you with peace of mind as you’re [...]

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iPhone Parental Controls:What They Are and How to Use Them

by Barbara J. Feldman April 8, 2010

Having an iPhone typically opens a whole world to the user. With 1000s of applications available, there is something for every person, interest and taste. More and more pre-teens and teens are becoming iPhone owners, which has led many parents to question which parental controls they should put in place. Many iPhone applications are not [...]

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