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The problem with Group iMessages
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsA group iMessage is a message sent to a group rather than just one recipient. So what’s the problem? Once you’re in, you cannot get out! Think of a group iMessage as the equivalent of the dreaded “Reply to All” e-mail in a work setting. Here are some tips for dealing with Group iMessages that your kids are involved in. -
Limit your child to one app with Guided Access
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 1 CommentHere’s the scenario – you’re sitting in the bleachers at your daughter’s basketball game. Her younger sister is sitting next to you and says “Mommy, I’m bored. Can I play a game on your phone?” You hand over your iPhone and the little one starts happily playing Angry Birds. You go back to watching the game. Next thing you know, she’s closed out of Angry Birds and all your apps are rearranged. Argh! -
![[Updated for iOS 6] Learn how to turn off Location Services on the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone. Prevent your kids from sharing their location on Instagram, Facebook and other apps. Then prevent them from changing the savings.](http://www.bewebsmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dont_allow_changes_thumb.jpg "Keep your Child’s Location Private: How to turn off Location Services")
Keep your Child’s Location Private: How to turn off Location Services
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 2 Comments[Updated for iOS 6] Learn how to turn off Location Services on the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone. Prevent your kids from sharing their location on Instagram, Facebook and other apps. Then prevent them from changing the savings. -
How to Restrict iMessage
Posted on December 5, 2012 | 59 Comments[Updated] Contrary to popular belief and contrary to my previous version of this article, you CAN restrict iMessage on an iPod touch or iPad. I did not find this documented on the Apple web site, or anywhere else on the internet. I discovered this by accident after the most recent update to iOS 6. -
Fun Friday Tip – Add icons (Emoticons) to your Messages
Posted on July 13, 2012 | 3 CommentsHere’s the first of what I’m calling “Fun Friday” posts - quick tips and tricks to bring a bit of light-hearted fun to your tech life. First up is a tip from my daughter. She showed me how to insert cute little icons – often referred to as “emoticons” - into the text messages she sends in iMessage. -
Kid Safe Browsers for iPod Touch and iPad
Posted on May 25, 2012 | 4 CommentsOne of the many restrictions available on an iPod touch is to remove the YouTube app. Many parents, especially those with younger kids, do this to prevent their kids from viewing YouTube videos. But guess what? Kids can still get to YouTube in the Safari browser. So to really block...
