Digital Security 101

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Family Safety

Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App

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

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October 31, 2025
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Family Safety

Are AI Chatbots Safe for Kids?

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.

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October 27, 2025
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Family Safety

Qustodio vs. Bark: How To Choose Which One Is Right For You

As two of the top parental controls options, Qustodio and Bark share many of the same features — but there are specific differences you should be aware of.

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February 9, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Up-To-Date Parental Safety Guide

While most in-game experiences on Roblox are tame, there have been cases where it inadvertently exposed kids to harmful content, including gambling.

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January 15, 2024
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Family Safety

How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad

Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!

Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

How To See What My Kid Is Doing Online: 5 Tools

When you know how to see what your kids are doing online, you can protect them from scams, bullies, and identity theft. Are your kids safe?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents

Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.

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January 9, 2024

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