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I used to think I was insecure until I saw my password

IT Cybersecurity incidents have a devastating impact on businesses and small home offices, with the average loss in 2021 costing over $330,000 per incident, according to London insurer Hiscox. Cybersecurity experts recommend action. Any action is better than nothing and could reduce the impact of the most common incidents.

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Setting Time Limits on iPhones & Apps

Here is how to set up Time Limits on an iPhone. In this case, we are showing how to set up 1 hour a day limit on WhatsApp Monday through Saturday. And two hours on Sunday. Screen by Screen. 

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Discord Explained, What is Discord?

We give Discord, the chat messaging service popular with gamers, the BeSecureOnline once over. Launched in 2015, by two video gamers, Discord enjoys 140 million active monthly users. Drawn by the emphasis on chat, messages and community building, users benefit from no advertising, no forced feed or algorithms.

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Not prepared to give up the fight against your teenagers online just yet. Here's some help!

Help for frustrated parents who have enough of their teenagers online, teenagers complete disinterest in their own digital wellbeing and total disregard for the simple fact, the internet is a learned habit. Sounds good, read on.

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How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube in 2022

YouTube is the 2nd most popular site on the internet. Here's an updated 2021 review on keeping your kids safe on YouTube, including a Restricted Mode and YouTube for kids. 

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Do the Police have the Powers to Search your Phone

Every day the police ask people to hand over their electronic devices including phones and individuals. Many people are left with the impression that they are under an obligation to do so. 

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A COVID TALE, Why you don't want young kids playing all day online!

During COVID-19 online gaming portals said usage was up 60%. Now it's time to win that time back and get kids back on track putting down devices reducing game time.

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Setting Parental Controls on Windows 10

MS Windows 10 is the current operating system. Here's a screen by screen demonstration of how to set up parental control for kids internet safety. Note; only works on Microsoft products including Xbox.

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What is YouTube? Still King for Kids?

Battered by TikTok, Google's star performer is still a money-making machine. YouTube is incredibly popular with kids, trusted by parents, we ask what is YouTube, but warnings are now needed for the king of the Jungle. 

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TikTok made safer, but not safe!

TikTok is the internet sensation that became kids and teens favourite in 2020 through 2021. TikTok is easy to set up and ease, it is well designed and has blown Instagram away but not Snapchat. If you haven't tried it yourself, try it and you will see what I mean.

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