Digital Security 101

Aura and Bark are both great options for parents, but potential customers need to understand their different approaches to child and family online safety.

The main safety question isn’t, “AI chatbots: yes or no?” but “Which chat experiences, for which ages, under what controls?” Companion bots could be highest-risk.

Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps for teens — but some features can make your child vulnerable to predators and other online threats.

Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

Knowing how to block apps on iPhones is crucial to shielding kids from online threats such as smartphone addictions, scams, and cyberbullying.

Teens and kids are curious about adult content — these tools and steps will help ensure that they can’t easily access it without your permission.

Omegle has become popular again with people of all ages, including children and teens — but anonymous interactions online are inherently dangerous.

Bark has been a leader in parental controls software for years — but many users complain about its functionality and how easy it is to circumvent.