“Safety” collection
Explore essential technology and practical strategies designed to enhance personal and household safety in both physical and digital spaces. From emergency preparedness equipment to health monitoring tools, these reviews focus on keeping your loved ones protected.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →November 7, 2017
Those New Connected Holiday Gifts May Be Spying on You!
Connected device manufacturers are not required to disclose privacy/security policies. It's up to the consumer to know. Mozilla has a new buyer's guide to help called *Privacy Not Included.
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October 25, 2017
Ring Floodlight Cam Review & Install Tips – An Easy & Smart Security Upgrade
Review and installation tips as well as a walk-through of the Ring Floodlight Cam security camera's configuration. The Cam is an easy home security upgrade!
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September 27, 2017
Top 14 Tips to Get Your Car Ready & Safe for Winter (or Anytime)
These are the top 14 tips to get your car ready for winter - including several safety items you should check on your car. Tips good for all-year-round too!
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October 27, 2016
Parents & Kids – Set Up Emergency Bypass on your iOS10 Device Now!
For parents & kids, it's critical to be able to connect via calls or texting. Setting up Emergency Bypass on iOS10 lets you get around "do not disturb."
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October 22, 2016
TheSmartTalk.org Makes a Social & Digital Safety Contract for Families and Gets the Discussion Going
Having a family conversation about social media and being a digital citizen is incredibly important. TheSmartTalk.org offers a great way to do this!
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August 10, 2016
Do You “Know Your Stuff”? App Helps You Create Digital Inventory of Your Property
Sponsored review of the mobile app & web service "Know Your Stuff" which lets you create a digital inventory of your properties for insurance records.
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July 13, 2016
MALWARE WARNING: EMAILDOMAIN plus “_contract.doc” has a Malicious Word Macro – Analysis & Details
Warning about a malicious Word macro that comes as an email attachment with "_contract.doc" as part of the file name. Also contains analysis about threat.
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March 31, 2016
An Open Letter to Parents Picking Up Kids from School
An Open Letter to parents who drive or pick their children up from school. Some advice to take or leave as parents see fit.
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February 17, 2016
NETGEAR’s Arlo Q Rounds Out Video Security with Wired-power HD Camera Offering [Review]
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Q - a high-definition WiFi security camera with 2-way audio, night vision and free cloud storage. And it's powered by a wall plug!
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February 15, 2016
Online, It’s Really All about “Me” So Protect It – #MentorME
Nowadays, developing a digital reputation is critical, but just as important is its maintenance. #MentorME campaign aims to show how key this is.
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December 18, 2015
Asking for Children’s Email Addresses in Stores – Bad Practice or Even Illegal?
Should brick & mortar stores be allow to ask for children's email addresses or should laws similar to COPPA apply? A concerned father's thoughts.
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December 8, 2015
Parent & Child Drones, Drone Safety Tips & Parrot Bebop & MiniDrone Review
Review of the Parrot Bebop & MiniDrone as well as drone safety tips. The MIniDrone is ideal for learning & teaching while the Bebop is more advanced.
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