Blogs: Keeping on Top of Technology

Monitoring software is available for mobile devices, just like it’s been available for laptops and desktops for some time.

The software is simple. Parents create an online account and set filtering restrictions, and then download a small piece of software onto the phone.

Once the parent enters the logon information on the phone, the software synchronises with the online account and applies the filtering restrictions. At the same time, it records sites visited.

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Wow! Its 2013 already! We got through 2012 unscathed and the world did not end, again, as predicted.

2012 was a busy year in the technology space. The use of tablet devices increased dramatically, and that will continue into 2013. New models were seen on shelves that included the iPad Mini. Tablet devices also became more popular in schools.

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I’m sure there will be lots of us with a Mobile product on our Christmas lists this year and as the uptake increases, the prices come down. Continue reading »

I’ve always been amazed by how much free software is available online that is very useful. It’s common to find free products with limited functionality to give the user a ‘taste’ of a small amount of features before you decide to purchase the product. It’s just as common to see excellent software online with full functionality totally for free. Continue reading »

As a break from tradition, and in line with this month’s topic Growing Great Families, I’ve decided to talk about one activity that the whole family enjoys.  Continue reading »

Pregnancy brings exciting times and whether you are creating a family or having an addition, it comes with lots of joy and sleepless nights! Just like sleep, time becomes precious and when we already have one sibling it requires juggling attention between the new baby and the other child. Continue reading »

Parents are often bombarded with negative stories and imagery about the internet and it’s no wonder they are confused about how they should manage it in the home, if at all! Continue reading »

It’s a new year; time for focusing on new challenges. For parents, this year will see an increase in SMART phone usage and schools moving on implementing BYOD (bring your own device). Continue reading »

Technology and the latest gadgets are sure to be on many wish lists this year for teenagers. SMART phones are becoming the norm and although the iPhone is still out of reach for most parents, phones running the Android operating system have fallen in price considerably.

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Warmer weather jolts many of us into action. Whether it is spring cleaning or just tidying up in the garden, it makes us feel good knowing we are giving everything a fresh look.

Stepping into action on the internet is no different too! Are you a parent who is actively involved in your child’s internet activities? Are you aware of the places they like to go on the internet? Do you know their favourite sites? Would you know who they are chatting to? How would you know if they were chatting to someone you did not know or approve of?

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