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Be Web Smart Birthday, News and a Giveway
Posted on February 11, 2013 | 6 CommentsIt was last February that I hit “publish” on my first new article here. So I wanted to say thanks to all of my e-mail subscribers, Facebook likers, and random visitors for reading, sharing and commenting. I hope that these articles have helped you to stay one step ahead of your kids on their websites, apps and devices! And to say thanks I also have a little giveaway contest – read on for details. -
KidzVuz – a safe video app for kids
Posted on February 6, 2013 | No CommentsIf you've been following my advice here on Be Web Smart, you've locked down your child’s iPod, restricting them from purchasing apps and viewing videos on YouTube, and you've installed a kid-safe browser. And your kids might be wondering, well what can I do now?!? So I’m more than pleased to write about an app that kids can enjoy and parents don’t have to worry about. -
AppCertain – App download notification system keeps parents in the know
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsBy now you've heard about all the latest and greatest apps, from Instagram and Kik to the new 6-second video sharing site called Vine. And you've wondered: are my kids using those apps? If you've got younger children you might have restricted them from downloading apps, or you've set them up with your Apple ID so they need you, keeper of the password, when they’re ready to try out a new game. However, if your kids are older or you haven’t set up these safeguards, it could be anything goes in the App Store. That’s the kind of situation where AppCertain could be your new friend. -
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. -
What is Snapchat? Is Snapchat okay for kids?
Posted on January 4, 2013 | 10 CommentsSnapchat is a phone app used to send photos and videos to friends. The unique feature of the app is straight out of “Mission Impossible” - once viewed, the photo self-destructs in a matter of seconds. The app may offer a false sense of security for teens who think they can send an embarrassing picture without consequences.
