Family Safety Articles
It’s estimated that around 259 million Americans communicate by text messaging. This accounts for around 81% of the US population, especially among smartphone users. If you receive a lot of text messages, it can become overwhelming. That is why you may want to learn how to automatically forward SMS to make things simpler. SMS to email for…
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Did you know that between 60 and 80% of cell phone numbers search by reverse phone lookup services were accurate? Have you ever got a call from an unknown number and didn’t know who it was? You don’t want to answer the call, but you also don’t want to miss out on something important. It’s frustrating not…
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The average age a child receives their first phone is 11.6 years old, according to research from Stanford Medicine. That’s also an age when children begin to receive more freedom and time away from their parents. But, in today’s world, it’s important for parents to keep an eye on their children’s phone activity for safety and…
Statistics show that 3 out of 10 people would rather text than call someone. They also show that three billion people are now using text messaging apps online. If you text a lot, chances are you may have deleted some important texts. That is why you may want to know how to retrieve deleted text messages on…
As the name implies, location history keeps a record of all the places that you’ve been to. It’s a convenient smartphone feature that is available on both iPhone and Android phones, but how exactly it’s used can be a bit of a mystery. In fact, some people have a negative opinion of location history, believing…
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If you have kids, then you will know how important it is to keep them safe and to make sure that you are always monitoring their internet connectivity. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Devices make it easier than ever for kids to stay connected, but at the same time, it makes it easier…
One of the most difficult and confusing parts of being a parent is ensuring your child is safe when they are online. Part of modern parenting means that we’ve always got to be one step ahead of our children, digitally speaking, so they can browse the internet safely. While there’s a lot of amazing information…
Sharing locations is something that many people find useful. Location sharing enables people to be more aware of where other people are, which is particularly useful for keeping track of family and other loved ones. Your phone can track where you are and anyone you choose to share your location with can then see where…
There is nothing quite like that sinking feeling you get when you realize you can’t find your phone? These days our smartphones are part and parcel of who we are and how we live our lives. This small device can hold a wealth of information and does quite literally put the world at your fingertips.…
Are you worried about the amount of screen time your child is getting? Perhaps you are concerned about what they are browsing, or the apps they are downloading to their device. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can control their device habits. With parental controls, either through the Android operating system itself or…
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