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Do you qualify for a payout from the $725 million Facebook class action settlement?

Do you qualify for a payout from the $725 million Facebook class action settlement?

by Liz Gumbinner | Social Media, Tips and Tricks

Wow, I sound like a TV law firm ad saying, “you may qualify for a payout from the multi-million dollar Facebook settlement!” But honestly, that’s the fact. I’ve popped my name into a couple of class action settlements recently — generally...
How to download your Twitter data archive…and what you’ll find in there.

How to download your Twitter data archive…and what you’ll find in there.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Internet Safety, Social Media

Thinking about leaving Twitter? (Are we calling it Twexit yet?) With the big changeover in management this week, some Twitter users are leaving, some users are staying, and your choice is up to you. Either way, it’s good idea to download your Twitter data...
How to avoid tech neck: Tips for a healthier, more ergonomic laptop experience for your teens and tweens

How to avoid tech neck: Tips for a healthier, more ergonomic laptop experience for your teens and tweens

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks, Gear + Hardware

If your kids are using a laptop or Chromebook for their schoolwork (or gaming), there are a few simple things you can do to help them avoid tech neck. Yes, it’s totally a thing (says the person who’s on her computer most hours of the day). Here are our...
Student discounts on these meditation apps can help college students find zen for a lot less.

Student discounts on these meditation apps can help college students find zen for a lot less.

by Christina Refford | Best Apps, Back to School Tech, Tips and Tricks

For those of us with college students (already!), we know how stressful it can be for our kids to get adjusted to a totally new schedule and, often, a new living situation. We even included meditation apps among our recommendations of apps for college freshmen to...
A complete guide to the best apps for college students leaving home, to help them navigate life (sniff) on their own.

A complete guide to the best apps for college students leaving home, to help them navigate life (sniff) on their own.

by Lisa Barnes | Back to School Tech, Best Apps, Kids, Tips and Tricks

We thought it would be a smart idea to put together the best apps for college students, and especially college freshmen. After all, when parents send our kids off to college — whether close to home or across the country — you really want them equipped with...
How to limit weight loss ads (or other types of advertising topics) on Instagram

How to limit weight loss ads (or other types of advertising topics) on Instagram

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

I’m not sure about you, but I’m getting bombarded with ads on Instagram, whether it’s in the feed or in the middle of my stories. Argh! Most of the stuff I don’t really mind (well, maybe my wallet does), but there are things, like weight loss...
Is email overwhelming you? SaneBox to the rescue.

Is email overwhelming you? SaneBox to the rescue.

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps

This is a sponsored message from SaneBox Whether that little red email badge is showing you 20 unread messages or 20,000, it can be overwhelming to feel like you’ll never get to the bottom of it. Enter SaneBox. Trusted by TechCrunch, The New York Times, Forbes...
Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts.

Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts.

by Christina Refford | Internet Safety, Games + Gaming, Social Media, Tips and Tricks

Recently, Meta announced it would be launching new parental safety controls for teens in the form of tools and resources for both the Instagram social media app and their Meta Quest VR gaming headsets. The goal is to help parents better manage what our teens are...
10 photo tips for fireworks: How to keep from coming home with 127 blurry blips in the sky

10 photo tips for fireworks: How to keep from coming home with 127 blurry blips in the sky

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Photography

Fireworks are at the top of nearly everybody’s list of favorite Fourth of July memories, but capturing the magic in fireworks photos can be extremely tricky. So we scoured our favorite photography and tech resources for great photo tips for fireworks, so that...
Not into audiobooks? Here’s the one thing that finally changed my mind.

Not into audiobooks? Here’s the one thing that finally changed my mind.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Entertainment

It took me longer than most people to get into audiobooks. Even while friends raved about flying through so many books on their commutes or while sitting in carpool lines, I had tried a few novels on Audible — good ones! — and just couldn’t get...
What’s the best Fitbit for you? Here are some questions to help you figure it out.

What’s the best Fitbit for you? Here are some questions to help you figure it out.

by Christina Refford | Fitness + Health, Tips and Tricks

Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us to recommend the best Fitbit for their needs — for themselves as a form of self-care, for gifts for others (ahem Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming up), or just an upgrade to an older model they...
The best group video makers for birthdays, graduation, teacher appreciation and more.

The best group video makers for birthdays, graduation, teacher appreciation and more.

by Christina Refford | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Father's Day Gifts, Mother's Day Gifts

After creating a group video for my teen’s birthday during the height of the pandemic, I realized how many other occasions it would be perfect for: end-of-year teacher appreciation gifts, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, special anniversaries...
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Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide

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