security | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:55:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png security | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 How to make strong passwords and protect them: A simple guide https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/how-to-make-strong-passwords-and-protect-them/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/how-to-make-strong-passwords-and-protect-them/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:05:03 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=17336 With the new year here, it’s a good time for a refresher on how to make strong passwords and help keep them safe. With phishing on the rise, ever-present social media hacks, and general security breaches and unsavory shenanigans, it’s just a good idea, and one of our top 10 tech to-dos. In fact, put this one […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/how-to-make-strong-passwords-and-protect-them/feed/ 1 3 types of security devices to help you keep an eye on your holiday deliveries https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/home-security-devices/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/home-security-devices/#respond Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:30 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42708 The ladies who live on my quiet, suburban neighborhood street have gone full-on neighborhood watch this week, because we’ve had a rash of packages stolen off front porches. Our delivery services are at maxed-out capacity, and they’re hurrying to get everything to us as quickly as possible. My own delivery drivers don’t ring the doorbell […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/home-security-devices/feed/ 0 Just in time for Halloween: Spooky podcasts for kids | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 18 https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/just-in-time-for-halloween-spooky-podcasts-for-kids-out-tech-your-kids-episode-18/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/just-in-time-for-halloween-spooky-podcasts-for-kids-out-tech-your-kids-episode-18/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:21:11 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42384 We’re all finding clever, different ways to celebrate Halloween this year (thanks for the nudge, 2020), so we figured we’d share something we’re doing with our kids: listening to some spooky podcasts. On this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids, we’re sharing 6 of our favorite spooky podcasts for kids, from silly and fun to downright […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/just-in-time-for-halloween-spooky-podcasts-for-kids-out-tech-your-kids-episode-18/feed/ 1 Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know. https://coolmomtech.com/2020/07/best-hepa-air-purifiers/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/07/best-hepa-air-purifiers/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:46:31 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41696 Let’s talk HEPA air purifiers and the coronavirus. I’ve started to hear some noise about how these appliances might help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so I’ve been reading up to see if buying one is worth the money. The TL;DR version? There’s a little good news with A LOT of caveats (although I’ll […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/04/zoom-alternatives-for-schools/feed/ 0 12 practical tech gifts that are still pretty darn awesome | Holiday Gift Guide 2019 https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:47:13 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40915 There are some folks on our lists who love tech gifts, but prefer the more practical tech gifts to the gaming systems or the entertainment consoles. Or hey, maybe they love both but just have some specific needs this year. If that’s the case, I’ve got you covered! I love all of these tech gifts […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/feed/ 2 15 big new Apple announcements that parents will actually care about: Privacy, organization, photo editing and more https://coolmomtech.com/2019/06/new-apple-announcements-parents-will-care-about-ios13-ipados/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/06/new-apple-announcements-parents-will-care-about-ios13-ipados/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:13:09 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40000 Yesterday, I spent a good two hours live tweeting the bigger Apple announcements at their 2019 developer conference that would be of interest to parents. Like, news about parental controls, photo sharing, and home security? Yes please! News about the 28-core Xeon processors of the new Mac Pro? Maybe not so much for your average […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/06/new-apple-announcements-parents-will-care-about-ios13-ipados/feed/ 0 Survey says: Gen Z kids are not using online passwords safely https://coolmomtech.com/2019/05/survey-says-teens-dont-know-how-to-make-strong-passwords/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/05/survey-says-teens-dont-know-how-to-make-strong-passwords/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 14:41:36 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=39883 When it comes to digital parenting, there’s a seemingly endless number of conversations we need to have with our tweens and teens. And according to a recent survey, moving “how to make a strong password” to the top of the list is pretty important. Turns out, Gen Z-ers are not so great on the whole […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/05/survey-says-teens-dont-know-how-to-make-strong-passwords/feed/ 0 The future is here and it’s an alarm clock that brews coffee https://coolmomtech.com/2019/04/barisieur-coffee-brewing-alarm-clock/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/04/barisieur-coffee-brewing-alarm-clock/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:47:50 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=39751 Forget the hoverboards and watches that talk. The future is here and it is the Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock. Yes, it makes pour over coffee (or loose leaf tea) when your alarm goes off. And it even has a refrigerated compartment for your milk. Seriously. If getting yourself to the kitchen to brew your […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/04/barisieur-coffee-brewing-alarm-clock/feed/ 0 What you need to know about the crazy Facetime glitch. Who can see you? https://coolmomtech.com/2019/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-crazy-facetime-glitch-who-can-see-you/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-crazy-facetime-glitch-who-can-see-you/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:33:00 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=39384 If you’re a frequent Facetime user, you might want to turn it off until Apple fixes a recent glitch that actually allows callers to listen and see the people they’re calling, even if they don’t answer. Creepy much? Related: Watch out for this Apple email phishing scam  So, if you call someone over Facetime, you […]

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