Author: Mark Scalia

A common question that I hear is “does it matter if I get an Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad) or Google Android when it comes to securing our children’s devices?”.  The short answer is. . . yep, you guessed it --it depends!   Let me explain as this is one of those topics that have multiple variables … Continue reading Family Tech Devices: Keep it Simple

Let's face it, mobile devices (smartphones, in particular) have become a very personal piece of technology in our lives.  In fact, most of us will not leave home without our phone (or we immediately turn around to get it if we did).  This attachment doesn't go unnoticed as our children observe and learn from our … Continue reading Protecting your family’s mobile devices

Let's be real. . . it's one thing to create secure passwords, but a whole other challenge to do that across numerous websites, accounts and mobile apps.  The number of individual accounts can reach 100+ in no time.  I, personally, had a rude awakening when I started using a password vault (mobile and computer app) … Continue reading Juggling way too many Passwords?

I'm sure you've likely heard the statistics on our youth getting way too much screen time when it comes to devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc. (an average of seven hours a day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics).  With all physical and mental health considerations aside, I think we can likely agree that … Continue reading Tweens, Teens & Screens: Finding the Balance

Imagine this. . . you receive a phone call from a company or organization (that you have recently purchased from) asking you the following questions about your child: What’s your child name?What’s their birth date?Can you share their favorite color?What are they interested in, generally?Who are their close friends?Which is your daughters favorite 'My Little … Continue reading Privacy: Pick Your Poison