Families use all kinds of technology at home and for school. Discover how to keep your family safe, secure, and happy while using computers, smartphones, and more!
Family Tech Tips
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Latest Tech News
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Back to School: Laptops, Smartphones, & Books, Oh My!
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5 Teen Driving Apps to Keep Your Child Safe
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7 of the Best Video Streaming Apps Made Just for Kids
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The 2024 Digital Spring Cleaning Guide
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The 20 Best Free Learning Websites for Kids in 2024
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The 2024 Digital Spring Cleaning Guide
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The 20 Best Free Learning Websites for Kids in 2024
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What Is STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)?
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How to Block YouTube on Chromebook
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How to Get the Best Buy Student Discount
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How to Use Verizon Smart Family Parental Controls
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How to Turn On Location Services on iPhone or Android
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Google Parental Controls: How to Make Google Safer for Your Kids
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How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 11
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The 8 Best Learning Apps of 2024
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How to Create an Apple ID for a Child
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Gaming Culture is Taking Over: What Parents Can Do
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The Ultimate Parent's Guide to Roblox
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The 21 Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids
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10 Ways to Increase Cell Phone Signal Strength
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How to Get a Dell Student Discount
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The 10 Best Apps for Your High-Schooler
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The 8 Best Ways to Get Free and Legal Internet at Home Without Paying
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How to Use Guided Access on Android Phones
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Introducing Children to the Geocaching Adventure Game
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How to Keep Track of Your Kids With Geofences
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How to Configure Parental Controls in Google Chrome
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Minecraft Safety Tips for Parents of Minecrafters
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How to Set Up and Use the Nintendo Online Family Plan
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How to Set Up Internet Parental Controls
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Hottest Social App Trends for Teens
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How to Use YouTube's Parental Controls
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How to Share Amazon Prime
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How to Turn on Restrictions and Enable iPad Parental Controls
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How to Childproof Your iPad Using Parental Restrictions
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How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 10
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The 8 Best Parental Control Apps and Services of 2024
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How to Set up and Use Restrictions on an iPhone
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How to Use Amazon Kids
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Should Your Toddler or Preschooler Use an iPad?
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10 Facebook Safety and Security Tips for Teens
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Is Google Play Safe?
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8 Free Back-to-School Apps for Students
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How to Turn Off Family Sharing for iTunes
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How to Install Your TV and Prevent It From Falling
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How to Set and Use Apple TV Parental Controls
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Top Virtual Worlds for Teenagers
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Hot Apps for Preteens
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The 6 Best Homework Apps to Help Students (and Parents)
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How to Use Fortnite Parental Controls
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How to Set Up Parental Controls on a Router
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What Is YouTube Kids?
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14 Safe Podcasts for Kids and Schools in 2024
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Calendar Templates for Kids
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How to Share Kindle Books
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How to Set up Parental Controls on iOS
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How to Turn Off Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS
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How to Secure Your Webcam in One Minute or Less
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9 Tips on Basic Computer Safety
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Create Your Own Family History Site
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What Is DLC in Gaming and How Does It Work?
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X (formerly Twitter) Privacy, Security, and Safety Tips
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Facebook Privacy Settings to Keep Teens Safe
Digital Camera Safety
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How to Add Managed Accounts With Parental Controls