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5 Digital New Year’s Resolutions For Parents

McAfee recently distributed a press release and the line that caught my eye was, “Now is the time for parents to model good behavior and etiquette.”  it This wasn’t something you’d normally expect to see from a major security company, so intrigued, I read on. Instruction in etiquette and good behavior is something we could Read more…

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Cross-Device Security Means “All Access”

You may have a laptop, desktop, netbook, notebook, Ultrabook, tablet, Mac, or mobile phone. You might be single, married, or have ten kids. Either way, you probably have at least one, if not six or more, devices requiring comprehensive security. My family of four has 12 devices, all of which I do my best to Read more…

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Most Dangerous Indian Celebrities Online – Katrina and Deepika Tops the List

Though I pretend to be above all things mundane like posing for pics with celebs (Only the star-struck teens do it, for God’s sake!), I do try to keep up with their latest capers. It’s good timepass and provides fodder for an afternoon gossip with friends. I confess I do like to download songs from Read more…

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Has Your Family Taken the Internet Pledge Yet?

Sometimes we need reminders as to why we must continue to follow rules or do things in a particular way. The human mind is very flighty and tends to forget important issues, no matter how well they had been drilled into the head. Especially, if those heads belong to kids and the rules limit their Read more…

Tags: cyber mum, cybersafety, family, good parenting, McAfee Family Protection, online child safety, Parental control

Are Your Kids Deleting History Too?

Have you ever walked into the room and your kid suddenly shut the browser window on the computer? Or you go on the computer right after your teen and the History is mysteriously gone even though they were surfing for an hour? Well, you are not alone. According to the McAfee Secret Lives of Teens Read more…

Tags: Family Safety, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, McAfee Family Protection, online safety

Online Attitudes Should Mirror Real Life Behaviour

Most Canadians make a concerted effort to protect themselves so they avoid threats such as thefts, car accidents and physical attacks. They take fewer precautions, however, when it comes to steering clear of the many dangers that exist online. Perhaps they believe there isn’t much cause for alarm. This notion can be quickly dispelled with Read more…

Tags: Family Safety, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, McAfee Family Protection, online safety, personal information protection

An Open Letter to Parents About Suicide and Cyberbullying

Dear Parents, For the fourth time this month, a child has taken their own life. Another light is extinguished; another life will not realize its full potential. Technology has played a role once again. I have one question for everyone. How many lives will it take? About twenty years ago, our children became the first Read more…

Tags: cyberbullying, Family Safety, kids online behavior, McAfee Family Protection

Youtube "cute puppies" video

I had been doing some work on the computer and was logged in to McAfee Family Protection under my account.  I was looking for something on YouTube when I came across a video of a tired puppy falling asleep  in his bowl of water. It was so cute I thought I would show it to my Read more…

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A New, Cool “Protection” Tool for Your Kid’s Apple Device

Recently, I was sitting on the couch watching The Tonight Show when the couch suddenly began to vibrate.  I immediately turned to my eldest cyber son and said, “Is that your phone buzzing.” But it wasn’t his phone.  He reached into the couch cushions and pulled out his younger brother’s cell phone.  Cyber son #2 had Read more…

Tags: cybermom, Family Safety, iPad, iphone, itouch, McAfee Family Protection

Thinking About Cybersecurity – What’s on Your Mind?

After attending the launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week, I’ve been quite surprised at all the different questions that are constantly going through my head about the security of my family. I guess that is the purpose of the week – to get Australians thinking about what they are doing about their family’s safety Read more…

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