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AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Managing your kids’ Android phones just got easier with Family Link redesign

Google has updated its Family Link parental control app, improving its design and functionality. The new version includes a dedicated Screen Time tab for managing device usage, allowing parents to set up Downtime and School time easily. The Controls tab has also been enhanced for better management of accounts, privacy settings, and content filters. A new swipe gesture allows parents to switch between multiple child accounts effortlessly. Next week, Google will introduce a School time feature to limit phone functionality and silence notifications during school hours. In the coming months, Google plans to add a feature for parent-managed contacts, enabling parents to approve which contacts their children can communicate with.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Minecraft’s Top 5 Tips for Safer Gaming

Minecraft is promoting "Top 5 Tips for Safe Gaming" in recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 11, aimed at supporting families in Australia and New Zealand. Recent statistics show that 89% of individuals aged 8-17 in Australia engage in online gaming, with 40% having interacted with strangers and over half of teen gamers encountering harmful content. In New Zealand, 80% of children aged 8-17 are involved in online gaming, with half of teenagers reporting conflicts with friends due to gaming. The tips include: 1. Understand Online Interactions: Teach children not to share personal information, use reporting tools, and maintain open dialogue about interactions. 2. Set Up A Child Account: Use the Xbox Family Settings App for age-appropriate accounts and content settings. 3. Recognise In-Game Purchases: Differentiate between virtual currency and real money, set spending limits, and review purchase requests. 4. Balance Screen Time: Create a balanced schedule for gaming and other activities, set playtime limits, and encourage breaks. 5. Build a Safe Online World: Help set up private servers, use moderation tools, and organize supervised activities within the game.

Winsage

December 1, 2024

10 tips to set up parental controls in Windows for child safety

- Ensuring the safety of children online is crucial in today's digital landscape. - Parents can use parental control features in Windows 10 and Windows 11 to create a secure online environment. - Open communication about online dangers empowers children to make informed choices. - Advise children against sharing personal information with strangers and encourage them to report suspicious messages. - Establish individual user accounts for each child on Windows to tailor content visibility and settings. - Microsoft Family Safety provides tools to manage children's online activities, including setting screen time limits and blocking websites. - Choosing child-friendly web browsers can enhance online safety by blocking inappropriate content. - Regularly updating the computer addresses security vulnerabilities. - Web filtering can block specific websites or content categories through Microsoft Family Safety. - Home routers often have parental control features to manage internet access and content filtering. - Windows allows parents to control app access and set age limits for suitable content. - Setting daily screen time limits promotes healthy digital habits. - Monitoring online activity through Microsoft Family Safety helps parents understand their children's digital interactions.