‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree As the mercury starts to dip and the Halloween decorations are cleared away, it can mean only one thing: the countdown to Christmas has begun. But the festive season – or Golden Quarter if you’re a … More Scams to look out for this holiday season
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe. In today’s digital world, ads are practically unavoidable. From pop-up ads on your daily Wordle to sneaky affiliate posts on your favorite social media accounts, we are constantly bombarded with targeted marketing messages … More The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home. Telehealth services were one of the tech success stories of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as cloud-based services helped suddenly locked-down workers to stay productive, telemedicine consultations ensured doctors … More The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit
The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost. Since becoming more common in the mid-2010s, mobile banking apps have continued to grow in popularity and have ultimately become highly versatile tools for almost all things money-related. We use our phones to shop, pay for services, transfer … More Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are
We often teach children not to speak to strangers, but we seldom realize that we may actually be offering them up for exploitation by strangers on the internet every day. While it comes natural to many of us to shield our children from the dangers awaiting them in the real world, the digital world is, … More Why you shouldn’t post children’s photos online
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