We always stay on top of online safety, especially with our kids when we are home and it does help that they have extremely limited to access to the internet and as a family we are also aware of keeping our own details safe and changing passwords regularly. Some may even make use of additional security solutions, such as a vpn for streaming , in order to further protect their devices. Many however, forget to be as vigilant when travelling either solo, as a couple or as a family it's really important to be aware of the risks and take precautions when going online while on the road. 1. Be on top of your updates Before you leave you want to make sure your laptop is running the latest version operating system and security software and I would also recommend using the highest security settings while travelling. You can also consider setting your apps passwords with an access key, which can add an extra layer of security. Also make sure all your devices have passwords to......
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02/12/2013
Keeping your children safe online
With Mr A still being a toddler and without easy access to the online world it is still a concern to me as a parent about how I will keep him safe online in the future. Two years ago I attended a really interesting seminar at Cybher blogger conference about online safety and felt it was time to share hint and tips on this pressing topic. As technology continues to grow quickly, our children are also following suit. Children as young as 2 are being given use of Smartphones and tablets (strictly off-bounds to Mr A). This can have a serious impact on development and family life. Schools have started incorporating laptops and the internet into their daily lessons. However, they haven't yet provided much information on how children can stay safe online. Therefore it's down to parents to teach them everything they need to know about the potential dangers lurking on the internet. With a demanding lifestyle, parents often don't have time to find out about the differen......
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