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This is Children’s Mental Health Week and, unsurprisingly, many parents are discovering new causes for concern. Predictably, reliance on technology is a recurring discussion when it comes to young people’s mental wellbeing – and the...
6 February 2020
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We all understand how important digital safety is today. There are many things that endanger us online: scams and malware, phishing and extortion, grooming and hate content. All these threats have sadly become part and parcel of our online...
17 December 2019
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These days, there’s more to many gifts you buy for your family and friends – and indeed for yourself – than just unwrapping them and getting on with using them. That’s because so many products used in and out of the home are connected to...
16 December 2019
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Social media is an incredible tool on both a personal and professional level, allowing the world to connect on various different platforms. Instagram, in particular, offers users the chance to keep a visual diary of their lives and interests. For...
4 December 2019
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Online banking has made everything easier – including theft. In this day and age, advanced security systems have rendered armed robbery less worthwhile to criminals. But, while modern innovations have helped make us feel safer, cutting-edge...
22 November 2019
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The debate as to whether your child should be taking a phone to school has infiltrated both personal and political conversation in recent years. From mothers to ministers, everyone has something to say about this current dilemma. However, it is...
21 November 2019
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If you want to know how to protect your computer from hackers, you are in the right place. In this article, we're going to show you some very easy steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk of cyberattack and data theft. And, best of...
12 November 2019
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When the risks are so well publicised, why do people forgo online security? A behavioural scientist explains Today, data breaches are commonplace. Recent media headlines reveal that cyber criminals have tricked an unnamed employee into...
11 October 2019
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