Digital Detox: Reboot Your Brain for Real Life Benefits. A digital detox is like a reboot for your brain. It helps you to be better and more efficient in your everyday life. Taking a moment to myself is a struggle for me, but I knew a digital detox would be worth the effort to disconnect. […]
“Fake News” is a major headline and buzzword these days. It’s good that we’re talking about ethics in publication, but the truth of the matter is that fake news is not new. Even defining fake news is difficult because journalism, politics, and social media all contain components of fact, opinion, and the gray area of […]
If all your friends jumped off a bridge would you do it too? Show of hands, how many heard that growing up? I think this analogy deserves a reboot. We are living in strange, uncertain times. Many people are full of anxiety about the in-coming administration and the question I hear over and over again […]
Periscope, Twitter’s live video app, will broadcast video directly to your Twitter feed from your phone. What many Periscope users might not realize is the exact location you’re live-streaming from is displayed on a map under your stream. Viewers can even zoom in to see individual street names and pinpoint almost the exact location someone […]
Periscope is an app that Twitter released not long ago that allows users to broadcast live video and audio from their phones into their Twitter feeds. There are a few privacy pitfalls to be aware of prior to using the app that are illustrated in this article.
This site explains to users how Snapchat works. They walk you through how to use the app and what it is used for. They also mention some of the things you need to be aware of, including the fact that people can take a screenshot of your snap you send. Check out the site and […]
Snapchat is popular among teens right now and it is important to be aware of what it is and how teens are using it. This article outlines what it is, how it works, and what the dangers of the app can be. They also mention how you can have a conversation (not a lecutre) with […]
Snapchat is an app that allows users to send a photo or short video to other users for only 10 second before it disappears and cannot be seen again. It seems like a fun and worry free app but there can be some safety concerns. Read this excellent guide to get a better understanding of […]
Parents, here is some important information you need to know about Twitter. Twitter is a popular social media app for teens. They can write “tweets” that anyone using the app can read if they do not have their profile set to private. That being said, here is some advice on what to do to keep […]
Here is some advice about Twitter that everyone can find helpful. If you or your child “Tweet” then you will want to read through these tips in order to keep your account private and stay safe on Twitter. This account provides excellent advice on staying safe in the Twitter world.