How to Prepare Your Teens for Social Media
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Social Media Tips for Families
Social Media and Self Control
A new study suggests that social media is more addictive than either alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers from University of Chicago’s Booth Business School surveyed 205 people and asked them throughout the day what they were craving, then whether or not they had fulfilled that craving. Social media came in ahead of both alcohol
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How (and why) to create an unassailable password
Here at Clean Router, we have spared no effort to bring you the most secure and convenient internet filtering possible. Intellifilter technology, customizable settings, universal compatibility– it’s all there. But, once we ship the Clean Router off to you, the ball’s in your court. Of course our support team will be happy to help with
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Thanks, Phoenix Business Journal!
Clean Router has been featured in the Phoenix Business Journal! The article discusses the massive pornography industry ($2.8 BILLION– Wow!) and the need for internet safety both at home and at work. We’ve also talked about some of the exciting new developments at Clean Router, like…. Clean Router Pro, our newest model, has faster service
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Miami Herald examines family internet safety
A special in the Miami Herald last month discusses internet safety for children well as some of the issues surrounding kids and technology. The article gives advice for parents on related subjects including monitoring teens’ online activity, educating themselves on new technology and social media platforms, and teaching kids to protect their personal information online.
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3 tips to prevent a technology dependency
“Glued to their phones.” That’s how observers describe most teens, kids, and young adults these days. Even for older adults, disconnecting can require effort. These behavioral patterns can lead to difficulty with face-to-face interaction, dangerous driving habits, obesity, or simply missing out on real life. In our day, preventing a technology dependency requires parental guidance
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Internet safety “freaks out” even Gwyneth Paltrow
If internet safety is totally out of your comfort zone, and the thought of your kids online makes your heart stop, you’re not alone. Gwyneth Paltrow agrees. The actress gave an interview with BlogHer last month detailing her struggle with setting limits for the internet with her kids. Her 11 year old daughter, Apple, has
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Feature Friday: Why you should choose Clean Router over OpenDNS
“I am using OpenDNS right now. It is free. Why should I switch to using the Clean Router?” We get this question pretty frequently. And don’t get us wrong – using OpenDNS is way better than leaving your network wide-open. However, there are a lot of benefits to using the Clean Router. Here are a
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6 online safety tips for parents from the U.S. News and World Report
Teaching internet safety to children is undoubtedly important. But parents often find themselves at a loss for what and how to teach. U.S. News and World Report offers these six tips from the University of Michigan Health System. 1) Explain that not all websites are appropriate. Make sure children know which sites are acceptable
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‘The internet was not built for safety’
David Koh, Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency chief executive, reminded the world that “The internet was not built for safety; it was designed for the quick sharing of information.” The internet has become our way of life. Most of us work, shop, bank, and socialize online. It requires less of our precious resources of
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