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Is the FaceApp safe? Read these tips from experts first.

Is the FaceApp safe? Read these tips from experts first.

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Internet Safety, Tips and Tricks

Our social media feeds are blowing up photos from the FaceApp, thanks to the new FaceApp Challenge, but is it safe? If you’e missed the buzz, this hilarious (ish) app lets you upload a photo to the app, then edits it using AI filters so you can see how...
How to fix your sticky new MacBook butterfly keyboard

How to fix your sticky new MacBook butterfly keyboard

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

I’ve written a few times here at Cool Mom Tech about my love-hate relationship with the new MacBook, particularly the butterfly keyboard. It makes typing so incredibly fast and easy, but it gets stuck very easily. And it’s not just me! It’s such a...
15 big new Apple announcements that parents will actually care about: Privacy, organization, photo editing and more

15 big new Apple announcements that parents will actually care about: Privacy, organization, photo editing and more

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Gear + Hardware, Internet Safety, Life and Home

Yesterday, I spent a good two hours live tweeting the bigger Apple announcements at their 2019 developer conference that would be of interest to parents. Like, news about parental controls, photo sharing, and home security? Yes please! News about the 28-core Xeon...
Message your kids the way they message their friends: Google Docs

Message your kids the way they message their friends: Google Docs

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

If it looks like your kids are hard at work on their laptop or Chromebook, they might actually be messaging with their friends. Turns out, tweens and teens are using Google Docs to chat with each other, and it’s honestly pretty brilliant. All you have to do is...
Survey says: Gen Z kids are not using online passwords safely

Survey says: Gen Z kids are not using online passwords safely

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

When it comes to digital parenting, there’s a seemingly endless number of conversations we need to have with our tweens and teens. And according to a recent survey, moving “how to make a strong password” to the top of the list is pretty important....
A cool new Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone that’s perfect for parents

A cool new Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone that’s perfect for parents

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

We’re big fans of the Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone, which, if you’re not familiar, allows you to temporarily block notifications (including texts and calls) with lots of customization too. As you can probably guess, it’s perfect for meetings,...
These secret Netflix codes can help you find lots of hidden shows and movies

These secret Netflix codes can help you find lots of hidden shows and movies

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

If you’re like me, you spend a fair amount of time watching Netflix and generally see the same shows and movies every single time you scroll. Sorry, Netflix, I’m not in the mood to watch The Perfect Date, for the 15th time. Well, our friends over at Good...
How do you change the font on your Instagram bio?

How do you change the font on your Instagram bio?

by Liz Gumbinner | Social Media, Tips and Tricks

Every so often, you probably see an Instagram name that pops up in wedding script, some gothic type, or even upside down, and if you’ve wondered how you change the font on your Instagram bio, it’s so simple! There are apps you can download or keyboards you...
A new iOS 12.2 Screen Time app feature parents will want to know about.

A new iOS 12.2 Screen Time app feature parents will want to know about.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

If you haven’t updated to the new iOS 12.2, it’s worth it just to get the new Screen Time app feature that allows you to customize your child’s downtime by the day. It’s pretty easy to do once you have your phone running on the new iOS....
6 ride sharing safety tips that parents should know

6 ride sharing safety tips that parents should know

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

As someone who uses ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft pretty frequently (and is often distracted by what’s happening on my phone), I know how easy it can be to just hop in a car that pulls up in front of me without checking everything out. But as many of us...
How to set limits for specific apps using the Screen Time app on iPhone

How to set limits for specific apps using the Screen Time app on iPhone

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

You’ve probably already figured out how to use the Screen Time app on iPhone to help manage your child’s screen time. Screen Time makes it easy to block and set limits on categories of apps, specific apps during Downtime, or just screen time overall, but...
How to save your Google+ content before it shutters on March 31, 2019

How to save your Google+ content before it shutters on March 31, 2019

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

If you’re like us, it’s been awhile since you’ve spent any time over at Google+, which is why you might want to take a peek at your content before it shutters on March 31, 2019. Keep in mind, Google+ will be deleting all posts, as well as your...
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Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide

How to create strong passwords: A super easy guide! | cool mom tech

44 Cool Alexa Skills to Know

What you can do with the Amazon Echo Dot: 44 fun and useful skills

Talking to Kids About the Ethics of ChatGPT

Rules around AI and ChatGPT in the classroom: A starting point for good conversations with kids

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