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Internet Kids: Too Much Time Online?

If you think your kids are spending too much time on the computer, well then you are not alone. According to a 2007 annual report from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future, more and more parents are frustrated by the Internet sucking up too much much time from their children. The numbers reveal that 33 percent of all parents surveyed are worried, up from a mere 11 percent a few years ago. Kids today conduct whole lives online, and it seems that we are always encouraging them. Take for instance the fact that more … Continue reading →

Missing Kids Now on A Screensaver

Finding missing kids depends a lot on getting the word out. In fact, one in six children are recovered as a result of people like you and I seeing their picture, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). With more than 4,000 children currently reported missing, that is a huge number of children being found. We’ve all seen the photos of children on milk cartons and on flyers in the post office or grocery stores. Now, the Center is hoping to make even more of an impact with the launch of a new screensaver that will … Continue reading →

Identifying E-Mail Hoaxes

With the popularity of the Internet has come the popularity of the Internet or e-mail hoax. Some hoaxes are harmless but annoying, while others can even be dangerous. These hoaxes are very convincing and often very believable, so how can you protect yourself and your family? Read this article to learn more. What is an e-mail hoax? An e-mail hoax is a message that you get, usually forwarded by someone you know. It can also be called a urban legend. The purpose of the hoax can be to sucker you in to believing that something is true. Sometimes, the goal … Continue reading →

Computing Review: August 4th Through August 10th

Do you have a blog? There are some articles this week all about blogging, from boosting your blog traffic to participating in memes. Of course there were other things to talk about, including new technology that helps find missing kids. Here is your Computing Blog in review for August 4th Through August 10th. August 4th Computing Review: July 28th Through August 3rd Do you treat your iPod like a baby or your baby like an iPod? Some folks do. And what about that possible taxi strike because of requirements for GPS systems. Are you in favor of the taxi commission … Continue reading →