If you have a teen who enjoys gaming, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard about Fortnite, a free game that’s available on a variety of formats, including PC, XboxOne, and PlayStation 4. It will soon be available on mobile platforms as well. It’s not surprising that a game that’s free to play and available to many gamers regardless of their preferred gaming device is hugely popular among teens and tweens. But should you allow […]
Monthly Archives: April 2018
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If your child has an iPhone, you have probably already figured out that there are positives and negatives to your child’s smartphone use. On the one hand, it can be nerve-wracking to allow your child to have unfettered access to messaging and the internet. On the other hand, it’s helpful to be able to reach your child anytime and anywhere, and the iPhone gives your child access to a number of fun and even educational […]
If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard about how data about voters who used Facebook ended up in the hands of Cambridge Analytica and was then passed on and used by political campaigns. While most of the framing of this story has to do with the effect on voters, it’s important to consider what’s happening to the data of Facebook users who are too young to vote, and who are therefore the most […]
If your teen has a smartphone or other mobile device, chances are that you’ve paid close attention when headlines about teen sexting scandals make the news. Perhaps you’ve wondered whether your child is engaging in this type of behavior, or maybe you’re confident that they know better. Either way, this is an issue that will likely affect your teen in some way or another – even if your own teen never sends a sext, they […]
Does your child love music? Does your teen like to imagine that they’re their favorite rapper or rock star? If so, they might be enjoying the TikTok (formerly Musical.ly), a lip-synching app that allows users to record and share videos of themselves lip-synching along to their favorite tunes. That probably sounds harmless, and it can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, there are also some concerning things about the app that parents should be aware […]
Businesses usually choose to outsource their software development requirements to IT consulting firms to benefit from cost savings and to extend their capabilities by bringing on tech expertise with specific skills and experience. Identifying successfully completed projects with similar tech stacks in the software development company’s portfolio could also prove beneficial for you when gauging who to outsource your needs to. To better determine which IT consulting firms will best deliver the most impressive results, […]