How to Report Something on Instagram
Do you know how to report abuse on Instagram? It’s important to know how to do it before you get an account. Find out what you should do when you come across something inappropriate on Instagram.
Does Social Media Make People Lazy?
Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got news coverage at the India Today Safaigiri Awards in New Delhi after her remarks about social media. She implied that social media has made people lazy. “We are very quick with excuses. Work, routine, lifestyle, social media...
Snapchat Spectacles: Everything You Need to Know about Snap Inc.’s New Sunglasses
If you own a smartphone, it’s pretty fair to say you use (or at least know someone who uses) Snapchat. If you snap videos to your friends all day – like most people do – Snapchat just released something really cool, and it gives people a new way to film and post...
Top 4 Gmail Security Tips for Computer Users
Do you use Gmail every day? If you do, you’re one of the 1 billion people (as of February 2016) who actively use it. That said, do you know how to keep your Gmail secure? Out of all the well-known email services available right now, Gmail is arguably perceived as...
How #ICANHELP Promotes Positivity on Social Media
Have you heard the story about the middle school teacher and her fake Facebook page? It led to a campaign called #ICANHELP (Delete Negativity on Social Media). Learn more about it in this article.
Internet Trolls: What They Are and How to Defeat Them
Have you ever come across an Internet troll before? Chances are you probably have. Find out more about who they are and what you can do to protect yourself from them.
How to Write YouTube Comments in Bold, Italics, or with a Strikethrough
Did you know that you can format comments on YouTube in the same way you can for Microsoft Office documents? Read on to find out how to make your YouTube comments stand out with just a few extra symbols. The 3 YouTube Comment Effects YouTube now allows users to post...
13-Year Old Creates Powerful Cyber Bullying Video
Cyber bullying is a phenomenon that has existed for a while now. However, there are some people out there who don’t think it’s as serious as real bullying. 13-year-old Luke Culhane made this powerful video to debunk this myth, and to spread awareness about how to...
Instagram’s Comment Moderation Tool Tackles Cyber Bullying (2016)
What is Instagram doing to prevent cyber bullying in 2016? Well, as part of their commitment to make Instagram a safe space for people to express themselves, they unveiled something to further prevent the issue. What Is This New Instagram Tool That Prevents Cyber...
How to Review Your Facebook Posts, Facebook Apps, and Facebook Profile
Do you need help going managing your privacy on Facebook? Do you know how to review your Facebook posts, for example? Do you know whether your online friends can view the things you post on your profile? If you don’t, no worries at all. Facebook has made it a little...
How to Report Abuse on Snapchat (w/ Screenshots)
Snapchat is probably one of your favorite social networking apps in the world, isn’t it? But how many people do you know in your list of Snapchat followers who know how to report abuse, such as cyber bullying or online harassment? Why You Should Report Abuse on...
How to Adjust Your WhatsApp Privacy Settings (iPhone & Android)
Do you want to know how to adjust your WhatsApp privacy settings? It’s simple. Just follow these instructions. (They are the same for iPhone and Android users.) Adjust WhatsApp Privacy Settings with These Steps: Once you have WhatsApp open on your phone: Step 1 Go to...
Facebook Privacy Settings: Going over ‘Privacy Settings and Tools’
Are you worried about your Facebook privacy settings? Do you already know the basics and want to know how to better protect your information on Facebook? Not to worry. We’re going to go through some of the advanced options Facebook provides in the ‘See More Settings’...
20 Early Signs to Recognize Online Predators
Online predators are hard to recognize at first; they seem just like anyone else when they sit behind a computer screen and you don’t know what their intentions are. They use fake accounts with fake profile pictures and fake information, so it’s really difficult to...
How to Avoid Getting Hacked (for Computers)
Be honest: do you ever worry about one of your accounts getting hacked? Do you wonder what you would do if someone pretended to be you and stole your information? Do you ever think about how to avoid getting hacked? Well, of course! This is one of the main concerns we...
Catfish: How to Spot a Fake Social Media Profile Online
Catfish are everywhere, and they’re becoming a huge problem on the Internet. No, we’re not talking about the ones in the ocean; we’re talking about the fake profiles on social media and online apps. How do you know if you’re talking to a catfish online? Well, we’re...
Internet Addiction: What You Can Do to “Break” Away from It
Do you ever experience pain or numbness in your hands and fingers? You might have an internet addiction, but you might also need to do one simple thing. Find out what it is in this article.
How to Block People on WhatsApp
Is someone you don’t know annoying you on WhatsApp? Do you want to know how to block them so they can’t contact you again? We will show you how to block people on WhatsApp step by step. Block People on WhatsApp (for Both iPhone and Android Users) In order to block...
How to Use Face Effects (Lenses) on Snapchat
One of the coolest things about Snapchat is that you can add various effects to your photos and videos. To get face effects on Snapchat, you might consider using lenses (i.e. face effects), applying filters, trying the face-swapping feature, adding typed text,...
Twitter’s Quality Filter (Control Your Twitter Experience in 4 Easy Steps)
Do you use Twitter? If not, is it because you worry about strangers writing hateful messages to you? If so, Twitter’s Quality Filter might be relevant to you. Twitter’s New Feature: Tweet Filtering In a blog post (2016), Twitter’s product manager Emil Leong...
Online Friends, Friends IRL, or Nothing
Here’s an interesting question for you: “Do you view your Internet friends as real friends, even if you’ve never met?” Before you answer, I’ll bet I could figure out whether you answered yes to that question. Generally speaking, someone who was born before the...
5 Differences between Cyber Bullying and Traditional Bullying
Why do we see more stories of online bullying happen online nowadays. It’s partly because there are some key differences between cyber bullying and traditional bullying.
The 48-Hour Digital Detox: A Challenge You Won’t Forget
Do you feel like you and your family spend too much time on the Internet? A 48-hour digital detox could be the perfect solution for you. Read more to learn more about it.
How a Cheap Phone Can Prevent You from Getting Hacked
There is a lot of hacking going on nowadays, and everyone’s panicking. You can’t even trust professional companies like your phone providers to safeguard your private information anymore! In this post, we’re going to show you how to become unhackable by...
How to Create ‘Start’ and ‘End’ Times on YouTube Videos (Cool Trick)
Did you know that you can share a YouTube video at a specific time? Why Should I Learn How to Create Links to Start and End a YouTube Video? Linking to a particular time in a video can be really helpful and be very effective in presentations when you want to refer to...
How Much Online Sense Do You Have?
Do you know how to stay safe online? Take this quiz and prove it!
How to Stay Safe While Gaming Online
Online gaming can be lots of fun. However, you could be exposed to a lot of dangers if you’re not careful. If you believe that safety comes first, read these 5 tips about how to stay safe while gaming online.
How to Protect Yourself from Cyberbullies
Are you being bullied online? Do you see bullying happen when you’re online?No type of bullying should be tolerated, especially when it’s online where everyone can see it. No type of bullying should be tolerated, especially when it’s online where everyone can see it....
What is cyber addiction?
Cyber addiction is the excessive, compulsive non-productive use of the Internet by an individual desperately relying on it to occupy free time for recreation or social purposes. It is often fueled by the overuse and lack of time regulation in online gaming and/or the...
Cyber Bullying, Bystanders, and the Role of the Upstander
What is Cyber Bullying? Cyber bullying is the use of threatening or mean language to purposely harass or emotionally hurt a single person or group of people. It is carried out in many forms on the Internet, including social media, text messaging, e-mail, chat rooms,...