We all grew up listening to the story of “Little Red Riding Hood” with emotions which are a mixture of fear mingled with fascination. We wondered how the wolf quietly kept track of her destination, how it didn’t attack her when the woodcutters were present but waited for her in her Grandma’s home, pretending to Read more…
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Now, I know at first glance this might seem humorous to many parents – helping their tech-savvy children with their laptops – but PLEASE read on – it could possibly save you some headaches and even some money! Along with lunchboxes, pencil cases and hopefully a little completed homework, many Australian school kids also count Read more…
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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.” 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 all probably Read more…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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