Jeff Bezos is a name we have seen highly covered in the media recently. A man who was once only talked about in relation to his fortune and profitable businesses, is now under fire after explicit images and text messages of his were leaked. How does this relate to WebWatcher you might ask? Well if the richest man in the world could have his private photos and texts exposed, then what is stopping your teen […]
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mSpy is a parental control monitoring software offered on iPhone, that allows parents to keep track of their children’s devices. The software claims that it can manage calls, track text messages, monitor apps, track location, control apps and monitor internet activities. We decided to test it for ourselves to ensure the app works as advertised, but in the end, we were dissatisfied with the software’s inability to operate. As detailed below, the recent Apple upgrade […]
TeenSafe is a smartphone tracking app offered only on iPhone. The parental monitoring app claims that it allows customers to view text messages, GPS location, browser history and more. We decided to test it for ourselves to ensure the app works as advertised, but it did not. As detailed below, the recent Apple upgrade to iOS12 breaks the TeenSafe app. We purchased the iPhone Monitoring 1-Month subscription. TeenSafe asks for the target device’s iCloud login […]
Spyzie is a parental monitoring app offered on iPhone, that allows parents to keep track of their children’s devices. The app claims to monitor messages, call logs, GPS, web history, photos, contacts and app usage. We decided to test it for ourselves to ensure the app works as advertised, but we were entirely disappointed as we could not get it to work. As detailed below, the recent Apple upgrade to iOS12 breaks the Spyzie app. […]
XNSPY is a mobile spy app offered on iPhone, that is for parental and employee monitoring. The spy app claims that it allows customers to monitor phone calls and messages, access instant messenger chat and multimedia, track GPS location, read emails, monitor online activities, record phone calls and surroundings, and remotely control the target device. We decided to test it for ourselves to ensure the app works as advertised, but sadly in the end, it […]
If you’re the parent of a teen, you’ve probably at least heard of Instagram. The photo-sharing site is one of the more popular social media sites for teens, and that’s where a lot of selfies and carefully-curated photos show up. But what about Finsta? No, it’s not another new social media site that you need to learn about – it’s still Instagram. “Finsta” is short for “Fake Instagram” – as in, a secondary Instagram profile […]
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that occurs over digital devices. This can be anything from a smartphone to a computer. Through these devices, cyberbullying can take place via text message, SMS, social media platforms, apps, or gaming forums where people can openly share content. Cyberbullying often involves posting, sending or sharing harmful and negative content about the person who is being targeted. This can include sharing private information that can serve to humiliate or […]
Free apps and digital games can provide hours of entertainment for kids. And while you don’t want them to spend too much time absorbed in their screens, it can be convenient to have that kind of entertainment available while you’re busy cooking dinner or when you need your child to be entertained during a long drive. At least, it can be convenient until you end up with a huge bill that you weren’t expecting. But […]
Teens seem to be geniuses and can absorb technology at a far faster rate than their parents. For parents, this can be quite scary as there are plenty of people trying to take advantage of naïve teens online. There are obvious dangers of your teen talking to a predator that wants to harm them physically. Teaching your teens about never meeting someone they met online without a parent present is important. Plenty of online friendships/relationships […]
As technology continues to evolve, many systems are being developed in order to track and monitor family communications and activity. These systems monitor family member activity, detect suspicious activity, and immediately alert you of results. Thousands of families around the world have noted this technologies ability to identify cyber-bullying, online predators, suicide prevention, inappropriate or unfaithful behavior. For a relatively low-investment and simple installation process you can equip these systems to monitor the digital activity […]
Can your 13-year-old use their smartphone at school? If they lived in France, they wouldn’t be able to. The French government recently passed a law that bans students under 15 from using smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches during the school day, unless assigned to by a teacher. This applies to more than just class time – even at lunch or between classes, students are forbidden to use their phones. What Does a Smartphone Ban Accomplish? Unsurprisingly, French lawmakers […]
Boredom is nothing to be afraid of. These strategies can help parents help their teens learn to deal with boredom without resorting to smartphone use.
Get a fresh start with screens this New Year! A new year means a fresh start, and many of us use it for self-improvement. For teens and families, though, it’s a good time to reconsider their screen use. Consider these five New Year’s resolutions for your family this year. 1. Make The Dinner Table Tech-Free This is a good resolution for families, because being distracted by your phone doesn’t become any less of a problem […]
Parents often need to monitor their child’s internet activity. The internet can be a useful resource for children. However, it can also be a dangerous place. Parents monitor online activities to protect children from the potentially harmful information available. This helps keep them safe. It also ensures that they are not spending too much time online. There are applications and programs across many devices that help parents do this. Continue reading this post to learn […]
If your teen is like many of their peers, they probably spend every spare minute with their smartphone in hand, texting and messaging, talking, playing games, or scrolling through social media apps. Do you ever wonder if anyone else is paying attention to what your teen is doing with all that time they spend on their phone? The answer to that question is probably yes. Take a look at some of the ways your teen’s […]