Web coolness: Stranger Things Season 3, Mother’s Day tech gifts, why you’re getting privacy policy updates, and more.
We’re excited that one of our favorite Netflix shows, Stranger Things, is gearing up for its third season. Stricter policy regulations means you’ll be reviewing a lot of privacy policy updates from your favorite apps. And yes, you should talk to your kids...
Constantly Curious is the perfect diversion for curious kids and their parents
I recently stumbled upon Constantly Curious thanks to a friend who shared it in their feed and I haven’t been able to tear myself away. Thankfully, these entertaining episodes are only a few minutes long, but wow, they’re awesome. And even better,...
Facebook users: Here’s how to check to see if your data was stolen by Cambridge Analytica.
Updated on 4/11/18 below Today, Facebook will be rolling out a feature to help you check to see if your data, along with around 87 million other people, was stolen by Cambridge Analytica. While we haven’t seen anything on our own Newsfeeds yet, here’s what...
Web coolness: Facebook is monitoring your conversations, data breaches you need to know about, and more!
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. Think you really know about virtual reality? Here’s some advice on this impressive technology from a trusted source. [photo via] Pokemon Go is celebrating Earth...
Web coolness: What video game was popular when you were born, Star Wars Easter eggs, and #DeleteFacebook
Here are some of our favorite tech links from the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. This is the most popular video game the year you were born. Does this seem like a good idea? Hooray! Lyft is supporting Black Girls Code! Some people are quitting Facebook...
Should you quit Facebook? We’ve got the resources you need to decide.
After this recent Facebook data-mining scandal, we know that many users are feeling conflicted about staying on the platform. And we’re seeing various articles and reports, from whether you should leave altogether to why you should stay on. Talk about confusing!...
Web coolness: A free girls’ coding camp, the dangers of Facebook quizzes, and Mr. Rogers on Twitch.
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Hooray for this girls’ summer coding camp, run by Karlie Kloss, which will sponsor 1000 girls in 50 camps across 25 cities. Are you aware of the real dangers...
Here’s how to check which 3rd-party apps are connected to your Facebook account
Back in 2017, we covered a story about hackers using Facebook quizzes to steal user data. And now, here we are in 2018 with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where over 50 million users had their information pulled thanks to a personality app. With that in mind, we...
3 simple ways to sell (or give away) your old stuff online. They really work!
I recently moved into a new home and needed a way to get rid of some of my old stuff (furniture, bikes, 4000 stuffed animals). Upon the recommendation of a couple of trusted friends, I decided to give Facebook Marketplace a try. As much as I’ve been annoyed by...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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