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A home safety plan is essential for keeping your family safe; it establishes what you'll do in case of an emergency. This emergency could be burglar defense, a natural disaster, or fire. According to…
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Fire Extinguisher Classes, Explained
If you're looking to purchase a fire extinguisher, you may be surprised to learn that there are several different types. A portable fire extinguisher is often listed as an essential home safety tool…
Samsung Tablet Parental Controls
The Samsung Galaxy Tablet represents one of the most popular Android tablets. It is Wi-Fi enabled and hosts a variety of features. With tablet sales growing exponentially year on year, it creates a…
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13 Safe Educational Websites for Kids To Use During Quarantine
Whether for fun or help with schoolwork, these websites are ones you can confidently point your kids toward without worry.
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5 Safety Tips That Will Reduce Dangers at Home
If you’re not sure how to get started in making your home safer, here are five home safety tips to put into practice ASAP.
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6 Safest First Phones For Kids
Our SecurityNerds reviewed six kid-safe phones, each of which offers great features for families and makes an great choice for a first phone.
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8 Online Shopping Safety Tips
While there are certainly threats, that doesn’t mean you have to avoid online shopping altogether. Use these 8 tips to keep your info safe!
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8 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe Online During Quarantine
The coronavirus quarantine brings unprecedented challenges for parents. In this article we cover how to tackle online security for kids.
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9 Online Security Tips to Work from Home Safely
Most companies have plenty of cybersecurity measures in place, but they may not be as well-equipped when it comes to employees who are now working from home.
Personal Safety
Amazon Fire Tablet Parental Controls
Tablets are increasingly popular as a form of entertainment for children. With a tablet, you can watch TV, read, play games, and more. But amongst a wealth of great content is a lot of inappropriate…
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August Smart Locks Reviewed
August smart locks provide added security, while also allowing you to continue using your traditional locks. But are they worth the price?
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Bay Alarm Medical Alert Systems
If you or a loved one is in the market for a medical alert system, Bay Medical Alert is a solid option. Read on for our full review!
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COVID-19 Keeping Holiday Shoppers Out of Stores
Our recent survey shows that due to COVID-19, more than 50% of people say they’re going to limit their time in stories this holiday season.
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Facebook Messenger Parental Controls
Facebook Messenger Kids is a free child-friendly messaging and video calling app released by Meta (formerly known as Facebook). The platform provides an age-appropriate alternative to the Messenger…
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FaceTime Parental Controls
The FaceTime app is a part of the standard package of iOS apps that every Apple product comes with. It's simple to use but only available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. FaceTime rivals Skype…
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Family Watchdog Review
No one likes the idea of living near potential predators, but awareness is the first step towards keeping your family safe, and Family Watchdog provides that.
Personal Safety
Fire Extinguisher Classes, Explained
If you're looking to purchase a fire extinguisher, you may be surprised to learn that there are several different types. A portable fire extinguisher is often listed as an essential home safety tool…
Personal Safety
Flawed GPS Trackers Can Leak Your Location and More
GPS tracking is a very helpful security tool, but make sure you steer clear of flawed GPS trackers by only purchasing from trusted companies.
Personal Safety
Fortnite Parental Controls
Fortnite is a popular online multiplayer game developed by EPIC games. Fortnite effortlessly eclipses most modern video games in popularity levels. It's free to download and play and can be found on…
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Home Safety Plan Tips
A home safety plan is essential for keeping your family safe; it establishes what you'll do in case of an emergency. This emergency could be burglar defense, a natural disaster, or fire. According to…
Personal Safety
Houseparty Parental Controls
There are many ways for kids to interact and keep in contact online, including video chat apps. One such app is Houseparty. Houseparty is an app that lets you have virtual 'parties' via video chat…
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How Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Work?
Carbon monoxide is produced by burning carbon fuels, such as the engine in your car or the gas stove in your home. Products like barbeques and home heating (particularly water heaters and space…
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How Old Should You Be to Get a Phone
Cellphones have become a necessary part of modern life for children and adults alike. If it seems like children are getting ahold of cellphones younger each year, you'd be right. According to a study…
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How to Set Parental Controls on Amazon Alexa
In this guide, we review the parental control options available inside Amazon Alexa. They're a great way to make Alexa a more age-appropriate resource for kids, but, of course, these controls aren’t 100 percent foolproof.
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How to Set Parental Controls on Google Home
Google Home parental controls can help ensure your kids aren't exposed to any media that isn't age appropriate. Check out our guide on the available options.
Personal Safety
How To Set Parental Controls On Your Kid’s Chromebook
There are some simple parental controls for Chromebooks that can help keep your child safe when they're online.
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How To Set Parental Controls On Your Mac
Knowing how to use Mac parental controls will give your child the best chance of having a safe online experience.