Oh, the digital age! Our smartphones aren’t just gadgets for calling anymore; they’ve turned into full-blown trackers, keeping an eye on our every step. It’s a bit unnerving, right? As we all grapple with these privacy concerns, especially the sticky issue of location tracking, many of us dive into our phone settings, trying to find that privacy shield. Often, we end up switching on Airplane Mode. Just about every phone has it, and it’s widely believed to cut off all wireless signals, supposedly stopping your phone from keeping tabs on where you are. But is it really the privacy hero we think ..read more

Once you know how to change your IP address on your iPhone, you’ll see more than a few benefits. You’ll keep your information safe, and make sure nobody can access it. Doing this doesn’t even have to be difficult. There are a few simple and effective ways you can do it, and it’s worth going through them. Understanding IP Addresses Before looking at how you can change your IP address on an iPhone, it’s worth being on the same page about what an IP address is in the first place. An IP address is a string of numbers separated by periods. Typically, it consists of four distinct numbers, each rangi ..read more

Ever gone for a hike only to wind up getting lost? Tried to meet your friends at the latest hot spot but couldn’t manage to find them? Or perhaps your relatives can’t work out where to pick you up from? Whatever your situation, knowing how to send a location pin via text is a lifesaver. It eradicates the headache-inducing stress that occurs when your loved ones don’t know where you are. In this blog, we’re going to walk you through seven super-easy methods to send your location using your standard messaging app, Google Maps, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and even a couple of dedicated applicat ..read more

According to a 2022 survey, Gen Z uses emojis in online communications 57% of the time. Translate that to how often your teen spends on their phone and that’s a lot of emojis. They’re so prevalent that they’re the fastest-growing language on the planet. But parents like you aren’t native speakers. While you may use a laughing face or two, your children know the slang behind upside-down smileys, chillis, and the seemingly innocent bowl of noodles. There’s a potentially dark world behind the otherwise innocuous symbols, and you need to know about it to keep your kids away from possible dangerous ..read more

If Love Island has taught our teens anything, it’s that at some point, you’ll be asked your “body count” (that’s the number of people you’ve slept with to you and me). And the answer could weigh heavy on the heart or uplift the spirit. Either way, it’s an important discussion to have with your young adult.  In today’s adolescent society, it’s one of the most talked-about topics in friend groups and on dates. So, there’s no getting away from it. But it won’t feel so scary once we’ve explained all the ins and outs. Consider this your ultimate guide to understanding body count, why it matter ..read more

Family Link is a tool provided by Google to allow parents to keep tabs on their children’s activity on their Android phones. It is incredibly useful and can really protect your children when they’re using their devices. It is important for digital parenting and can help to protect a child from the terrors the internet has. However, sooner or later, you’ll probably want to remove it. There are many reasons why parents may wish to remove Family Link. In some cases, their child may have grown up enough to be trusted to use their phone without constant monitoring. In rare cases, there may be compa ..read more

Life360 allows you to stay connected with your loved ones at all times, but, at one point, you might start feeling like your family members are invading your privacy.  If you’d prefer your personal life to stay personal, you might want to consider switching off location services, enabling airplane mode, or disabling Circle’s location sharing. By the way, the best part is that there are solutions that allow you to pause location tracking on the app without anyone knowing – this will help avoid unnecessary confrontations with your family members or friends.  Keep on reading to dis ..read more

Life360 is a location safety app that you can use to stay connected with your loved ones and ensure their safety. Though the application has been designed to serve an important purpose, users, unfortunately, constantly report experiencing issues with Life360 with the most popular being ‘the app stopped updating location’. Is there a way for you to resolve this issue on your own? And why did the app stop showing the right location in the first place? You will find all the answers below and a convenient list of 8 easy fixes you can try out right now.  Why Is Life360 Not Updating Location? N ..read more

Imagine this: You wake up one morning, grab your phone, and realize, to your horror, all your messages have disappeared! This nightmare scenario is more common than you think, but there’s no need to panic. Welcome to your ultimate 2024 handbook on how to download messages from iCloud. In this post, we’ve turned tech nightmares into a walk in the park! Whether you’ve accidentally deleted a conversation, are switching phones, or just need to free up some space, understanding iCloud and its messaging capabilities is crucial in this digital age. Through this guide, you’ll learn how to retriev ..read more

Has the thought of your child stumbling upon inappropriate content online ever kept you awake at night? In today’s hyper-connected era, safeguarding our digital spaces is not just a precaution, it’s a necessity. The question is no longer if, but how to block adult websites on my phone permanently to ensure our children’s online experiences are as safe and wholesome as their real-world ones. This guide isn’t just about putting up digital barriers. It’s about transforming your phone into a fortress of safety, where your kids can explore, learn, and grow without the risk of exposure to unsuitable ..read more