Author: Jude King
Twitter, now known as X, is fast becoming the best social media platform for everyone. Since the takeover by Elon Musk, many changes have been made, including paying content creators. The move has seen many people move to the platform. While that might seem like a good move, it has affected how the platform is used. Since the number of impressions automatically determines how much you will be paid, some people now post adult content, bully people, chase clout with fake news, and other vile things to increase their engagement. Recently, there has been an increase in adult content (porn)…
Facebook is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world. It currently has over 3 billion downloads, meaning your kids might have the app installed on their phones. As a parent, you must ensure your child uses the app correctly. Fortunately, the app has introduced a parental control feature like Instagram, and you can monitor your teen’s activities on Facebook in real-time. The Facebook parental control feature is called “Supervision on Facebook and Messenger.” As the name implies, when enabled, you can supervise your child’s activities on Facebook. Interestingly, it extends to messenger, meaning you will see who…
TikTok has over 2B downloads across Google Play store and Apple App Store. The app is very popular across the globe, and your teen may have it installed on their phone. TikTok is a “wild” platform, meaning as a parent, you need to monitor your teen’s activities on the app. Luckily, TikTok has good built-in parental control features. It helps parents set rules on how their teens will use the app. Unfortunately, these features are not available in every country. In addition, the parental control restriction works only on the app. Your child can bypass these restrictions by logging into their account on the browser. However,…
WhatsApp currently has over 5B downloads, meaning most people use the social media app. Your child may have the app installed on their phone, and as a parent, you would want to make sure they are using it right. Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not have a parental control feature, which makes it hard for parents to monitor WhatsApp on their child’s phone. In addition, the Meta-owned company has a weak age restriction feature, as irrespective of age, you can create an account and use WhatsApp. We have seen what bullying does to children, and as a parent, you must monitor your child’s online activities. Unfortunately, it is difficult to monitor WhatsApp,…
Instagram having over 5B downloads tells how popular the social media app is. Your kids may be on this app, and you might want to monitor their activities. Fortunately, Instagram has a parental control feature that allows parents to supervise their kids on Instagram. In addition, parents can use the feature to give extra support to their teen on how to navigate the app. The tool to monitor Instagram on your kid’s phone is called “Supervision on Instagram.” With the tool, you can set a limit on when and how long your kids can use Instagram. In addition, see all the people they are connected to…
There are many reasons to monitor Snapchat on your child’s phone. As a parent, it is natural to know who your kids are communicating with online and who they are friends with. In addition, you will know when your children are being bullied or harassed. With Snapchat Family Center, you can monitor Snapchat on Android and iPhone to see what your teens are up to. What is the Snapchat Family Center? Snapchat Family Center is a tool to help parents get insight into their kid’s lives on the Internet. It allows them to know who their “teens” are friends with and the people they have been communicating with.…
With Spy apps now flooding the internet, it makes it easy for someone to track your phone. These apps are for parents to monitor their children and make sure they are safe, but it doesn’t stop someone from abusing them. If you have a spy app installed on your device, I would like to tell you that someone using the app to track your phone knows everything about you. Some of these apps support keylogger, which captures your keyboard strokes. It will be easy to obtain your bank app password. We recommend checking your phone often to ensure no one is tracking…
There is this sinking feeling that comes when you cannot find your phone where you kept it. That’s one of the worst things that can happen to you, considering that our smartphones are literally part of our lives. And with smartphones getting expensive, losing your phone makes it even worse. That moment when you start turning your house upside down, looking for your smartphone, or checking your pockets and purse, your phone probably needs to be found. Fortunately, we have passed that age when someone can steal our phone, and we can’t track it. With the in-built Find My Device…
Your Android phone is also a tracking device. Google isn’t shy about telling you that, as it keeps asking for permission to access your location. Of course, location tracking can be helpful, especially with recent advancements. You can quickly get suggestions on nearby restaurants, gas stations, and hotels, but we understand why some people want to stop location tracking on their Android phones. Google tracks your Location through its Google Maps, and it would be easy for someone to track your movement if they got hold of your phone. Aside from Google Maps, most Android apps require enabling your location…
Google Maps is more than just a navigation tool. While you can use the app to track and find someone’s location for free, you can also monitor that person’s movement. Parents can leverage this feature to monitor their kids’ location, while employers can use it to monitor their employees. Of course, you can monitor your spouse’s movement, but they will know you are monitoring them. Many GeoFencing apps on the Internet, each promising the best performance. However, to use these apps, you must purchase a monthly or yearly subscription, depending on the company’s billing cycle. However, with the built-in GeoFencing…