The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

TikTok will be suppressing notifications for teens at bedtime, helping them get through the night without distractions. It also offers a way for parents to help manage their teen's account.

Apple is doing the right thing by scanning uploads to iCloud for child sex abuse material (child porn) even though some privacy advocates are concerned

There are plenty of parental control tools but your best bet -- says an expert who is just past her own teen years -- is talking with your kids.

Despite the Delta variant, many people are again using online dating services. They can be great as long as you follow some basic safety advice.

AskTrish is a new TikTok series and blog that answers questions from teens on all aspects of digital safety

A recently discovered flaw in Apple’s operating system for iPhones and iPads, is an urgent reminder of why it’s essential to keep your devices’ operating systems up to date.

Apple tightly controls its app store, but that doesn't stop scams from getting through, according to the Washington Post.

Krebs on Security reports that Microsoft recently fixed 116 vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including 13 that were critical and some that were already being attacked but it's not just Windows. Mac, iOS and Android users also need to keep their systems up-to-date

Researchers have noted an increase in mental health symptoms among teens but it isn't clear whether they're linked to increased use of tech.

Some people worry about the privacy implications of wearable devices, but the anonymized data is being used for important medical research including dealing with COVID-19.

Virtual private networks can re-route your traffic from your machine through a virtual one, making it harder for websites and anyone in-between to know who you are or what you're doing online

In response to data showing that women are more likely to be abused online, major social media companies have pledged to improve tools to help keep women safe

Appel is fighting proposed regulations on its control of its app store, claiming that it would make apps less secure, especially for children

Microsoft has added an optional kid-friendly mode to its Edge browser with parental controls, safe search and limits on tracking

There was a time when there were too few Apple devices for hackers to bother targeting but -- says Consumer Reports -- that's no longer the case

As this segment shows, it's possible to impersonate nearly anyone through a "deep fake," but Facebook is working on a solution

In honor of Pride Month, ConnectSafely has updated its Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying whose author says it's a bigger risk for LGBTQ youth than their heterosexual peers.

President Biden has revoked and replaced former President Trump's executive order that would have banned Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat with an order that examines risks posed by any information service owned by a foreign adversar

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says that an iPhone 12 with MagSafe charging technology can interfere with implanted cardiac devices if placed directly in front of the skin within 6 inches of the device.

Twitter is rolling out Twitter Blue in Canada and Australia -- a paid subscription service -- that lets users review, edit or delete tweets before they go live

An option on Google Maps allows users to share their location which is something families should consider so parents (and perhaps partners) can know where their loved-ones are

As a way to promote well-being, Facebook and Instagram are now allowing users to hide likes on their posts

Google's Chrome browser already warns you about compromised passwords, but Google is launching a tool to make it easier to change them.

Researchers cited in the blog Krebs on Security found that criminals are using surrendered cell phone numbers to thwart two-factor authentication and break into users' accounts

There are ways to prevent smartphone notifications from waking you up at night