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Tips for Dealing With Internet Addiction

by Carolyn

It’s no secret – we’re a society that relies heavily on the internet. As our technology becomes more advanced, we also increase our reliance on being connected to the internet 24/7. While this in itself isn’t a bad thing, it has introduced a unique issue – internet addiction. If you ask the average person, they wouldn’t admit to being addicted to the internet. However, how much time do you really spend online each day? If you’re without access for a…

4 Key Warning Signs of Internet Addiction

by Carolyn

Internet addiction is a relatively new concept for many people, since (believe it or not) we’re still in the very early stages of our technological era. The idea that we could become addicted to easy access to information seems almost laughable to many people. However, how much time do you really spend online? The internet has become such an integral part of our society, which we’ve adapted to incorporate into our daily routines. Are you, or a member of your…

Setting Parental Controls on Gaming Consoles

by Carolyn

With one of this year’s data disasters involving the leak of sensitive information over the Playstation Network, many people are looking for new ways to secure their gaming consoles. For parents, this often means restricting what information their children can have access to while gaming. Using parental controls on gaming consoles is a great way to ensure that your children will have a safe gaming experience. Here are a few tips for adjusting the parental controls on your children’s gaming…

Facebook – The Future of Social Interaction

by Carolyn

Since its creation in 2004, social media site Facebook has exploded in popularity. As of the beginning of 2011, there were over 600 million active users that login to Facebook on a regular basis. What started as a simple database of college students has become the preferred method of communication for a large majority of people. Many companies have recognized this, and are now using Facebook for marketing their products and communicating with customers. Facebook has completely changed the way…

5 Warning Signs of an Online Dating Scam

by Carolyn

For Theresa Smalley, Richie was the perfect man. He described himself as “loving, caring and hardworking”, with a picture of him and his cat cuddling on a couch. Richie first contacted Theresa through an online dating website, asking her if she’d like to chat with him. Theresa was flattered, and the two of them struck up an online relationship that lasted for four months. In the first few weeks, Theresa was in heaven. Richie sent her chocolates, a teddy bear…

Buying Gifts Online? 3 Important Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

by Carolyn

Arnold Schwarzenegger is currently best-known for being the governor of California. However, ever since Arnold starred in his first film (which was called “Hercules in New York”), he has taken on the role of a businessman, a model, a bodybuilder, an actor and a politician. In 1996, Arnold starred in a family comedy called “Jingle All the Way”, which was about his search for the perfect Christmas present for his young son. The film featured an epic battle between Arnold…

How Information Sharing Puts You At Risk

by Carolyn

What kind of information do you share online? Many people aren’t fully aware of how much information they are sharing with other people, companies and users on the internet. Its easy to forget that everything that many of the things you post online quickly becomes documented, archived and picked up by search engines. With a few keystrokes, a stranger could find out more about you than you may realize. There was recently a lot of buzz about “Please Rob Me“,…

Automatic Location Sharing for Facebook?

by Carolyn

By now, many facebook and Twitter users are familiar with the location sharing service called Foursquare. Messages such as, “Brian has just checked in at LAX in Los Angeles” are common among the social notifications posted on many networks. However, some sources have hinted that a new location sharing service may be coming, and it may be integrated with facebook itself. Is this a good move? Websites such as “Please Rob Me” have highlighted the potential danger of sharing your…

Ebay Buyers Beware! 5 Essential Ebay Safety Tips

by Carolyn

There is nothing quite like the thrill of winning an auction on eBay. This victory is made even more exciting when you are able to obtain an item for significantly less than you would have spent buying it from the store! Since its founding as “AuctionWeb” in 1995, eBay has expanded to be the venue of choice for millions of shoppers worldwide. The concept of eBay is similar to that of a large auction house, allowing people to sell their…

How Your Email Address Makes You Vulnerable

by Carolyn

In the world of digital technology, we have the benefit of instant communication. Instead of spending hours or days acquiring information, we have the entire internet at our fingertips. Instead of waiting weeks for a reply by snail mail, we can send instant messages through chat programs or email. While all of these technological advancements are incredibly useful, they can also put our personal information at risk. Since around 80% of the population of the United States currently has an…

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Internet Security

Tips for Dealing With Internet Addiction

4 Key Warning Signs of Internet Addiction

Setting Parental Controls on Gaming Consoles

5 Warning Signs of an Online Dating Scam

Buying Gifts Online? 3 Important Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Ebay Buyers Beware! 5 Essential Ebay Safety Tips

How Your Email Address Makes You Vulnerable

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