It is not by accident that smartphones, tablets and computers have become ubiquitous today. While they serve as valuable productivity tools, the companies that make them, along with those that make apps, have relentlessly focused on making them engaging. A good thing, one might argue. There comes a
Device addiction or screen addiction is the problematic overuse of technology such as computers, smartphones, tablets or gaming systems, to the point of negatively impacting the addict’s life. This addiction is becoming more common in teens and children as technology becomes more and more a part of
What is Snapchat?Snapchat is an app that allows users to send photos or messages that disappear after a set time limit. The idea was to provide some level of privacy to allow users to open up and express more freely without the fear of photos being shared beyond the original recipient. A user can ta
My child just stepped into teenage and already her friends are the most important people in her life. I can relate. When I was a teenager, my friends were the reason I survived the loss of my mother. For a long time I believed that friends are more important than family, until midlife struck and I d
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Now is as good a time as any to understand sexual assault in the realm of digital life. The US Department of Justice defines sexual violence, as “any unwanted sexual act, or attempt to obtain a sexual act, through coercion, unwanted sexual advances, and sexua
The digi-tech world is in a constant flux. And for parents caught up in raising the perfect family and balancing professional responsibilities, it’s hard to keep up with this rapid change. Did you know Snapchat is just Snap now? And just as parents were slowly growing more aware of this hyper-popula
It seems so simple. There must be an efficient and convenient way for teachers and parents to communicate during the school year. With seemingly infinite choices of technology available, this should be a no brainer, right?Photo courtesy of UnsplashNot so fast. Options may be plentiful, but which i
There have been sizeable changes in the skill-set of human beings with the advent of technology. It is not unnatural that the discovery of any tool modifies the human skill set. In fact, there is now conclusive proof that even reading and writing reprograms the organization of the brain, much like t
Any discussion supporting “women in technology” risks being construed as reverse-sexist, but statistics offer compelling justification for why it is vital to talk about it. Even though, 57 % of the American professional workforce has comprised women in 2013, in a ratio that in-fact skews the optimum
iOS devices have a built-in 'Restrictions' feature that allows you to disable Safari and setup a Safe Browser for internet use. How about Android? How do you restrict apps on Android, and ensure that the Safe Browser is not circumvented?App Restrictions for AndroidAndroid does offer content filterin
If he or she hasn’t already, your child is definitely going to ask you for a tablet for Christmas, and it’s only a matter of time before you or Santa is forced to consider the varied available options on the store shelf. It is vital to choose a tablet with great care and buy one which allows you to
