Every family is different. That’s why Netflix has developed safety and parental control tools to help members make informed decisions. As a subscription service without any advertising, helping their members find what they want is important to Netflix. Here are some tips from the experts at Netflix to help keep you safe when using the service, and what you…
Some advice on how to stay safe on New Zealand’s favorite auction site, Trade Me.
TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It is a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. We’ve put together our top tips to help you safely navigate some of the online challenges. How does TikTok work? TikTok is an app that allows users to create, share and discover entertaining videos….
People increasingly submit more of their data – most likely without thinking – everyday. So it’s important to know about the simple things that will improve your privacy and help establish good online safety behaviours. Whether you’re browsing for items to buy, researching a medical condition or posting about a holiday, there are hundreds of touchpoints when…
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security for your online accounts. Find out what it is, how it works & why it’s important.
A strong password helps protect the information you keep on your accounts – from your banking details to your email to your favourite online shopping sites. You should have a different password for every online account – this means that if someone does manage to get your password, they won’t be able to access the…
Smartphones and tablets are computing devices that also need protecting. We’ve put together the following 12 tips for protecting your mobile devices against digital dangers
There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies today. It’s revolutionised warfare and spawned whole new industries from the development of Homer Simpson-voiced in-car satnav systems to real-world treasure hunting games likes Geocaching. Being able to accurately identify your location and navigate routes without…
Learn more about Instagram and how you can help keep young people safe as they share their life in pictures
It’s a brand new year, and the topic on a lot of peoples’ minds is New Year’s resolutions. Why not make 2019 the year that you make some tech resolutions? Here’s some tips about privacy, digital footprints, social media vs reality & more to get started! 1. Do your updates Show your computer and phone…
