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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

A twice-weekly report from ConnectSafely in partnership with CBS News Radio, produced by the nonprofit internet safety organization, ConnectSafely.org and hosted by former CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid. The report will cover a wide range of topics including security and scams, cyberbullying, election security meddling and social media.

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1:01

Clear you browser history to incresae performance and...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/07

Deleting that cache on your internet browser can improve its performance and reduce both privacy and security risks.

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1:00

Protecting your privacy on Venmo

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/24

Venmo is a great way to send money to others, perhaps to split a restaurant bill but, by default it shares your transactions with others. In this ConnectSafely Report, ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trishia Prabhu talks about how to turn that off

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1:01

Google blurring explicit images with an option to...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/24

Seeing sexually explicit or violent images can be disturbing for some adults and inappropriate at work or for children. Google isn't banning them but it is, by default, blurring them with the option to view them, unless you're using a filter to block them completely.

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1:01

Backing up is NOT hard to do

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/16

Unlike breaking up, backing up your computer is not hard to do

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1:00

Phone-free for a day

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/16

ConnectSafely's 22-year-old Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu gave her phone to her mom for a day and lived to tell about it.

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1:00

Back to School time is time for procuring tech and...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/03

Whether you buy that laptop or tablet for your student or get one from the school, this is the time to think about what tech you need, how your student will use it and what policies are in place regarding appropriate use and privacy.

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1:00

Online scamming is big business

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/08/03

Online scams are costing Americans billions. Seniors and especially vulnerable but so are young people. We hear from a cybersecurity expert, interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning Correspondant David Pogue.

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1:00

Meta's making its AI language model open source could...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/07/20

There are well known risks of generative AI but Meta's decision to make its new LLAMA 2 version of its large language model open source means that others can examine and improve upon the code, which is likely to make it safer.

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1:00

Time to review your app privacy

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/07/20

It may be time to look at the privacy features, policies and settings of the apps on your phone and to delete any apps that you're not using.

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1:01

Zepeto keeping kids and their avatars safe

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/07/17

Zepeto, an app that allows teens to interact as avatars, has developed numerous tools to help keep teens safe on the platform. We hear from Elyse Lee, Head of Global Policy and Engagement

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1:00

Allowing family or close friends to track each other...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/07/13

Allowing family or even close friends to track each other online can bring peace of mind but do periodically review who can track you,

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1:00

Meta's Threads is Kinder and Gentler than Twitter

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/07/13

Meta’s new Threads service is the second biggest challenge to Twitter. The biggest challenge is the antics of its owner, Elon Musk.

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1:00

Digital Wellness is how you feel offline as well as...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/29

Speaking at the Family Online Safety Institute European Forum, Áine Lynch, CEO of Ireland's National Parents Council pointed out that digital wellness is more than just feeling good while you're online but also how it makes you feel when you're not online.

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1:01

It's important to get teens to buy into digital...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/29

ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher says that teens crave autonomy so it's important for parents to get them to buy into family digital rules.

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1:00

Could a smart watch or fitness device save your life?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/22

There are cases where people have been warned about life threatening conditions by an alert from their smart phone or fitness device.

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0:59

What to do if you're being cyberbullied by relatives

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/22

ConnectSafely youth advisor weighs-in on how to handle the delicate situation of being cyberbullied by a relative.

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0:59

Google Lens can identify rashes and moles

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/15

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1:00

Social Media use and happiness

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/15

Research shows that how you use social media impacts your mood

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1:00

Dealing with sextortion threat

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/08

The Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce has a flyer on sextortion -- a sexual exploitation crime that mostly victimizes boys

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1:00

Emotional intelligence

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/06/08

We hear a lot about tech and teen mental health. One way to help is to promote emotional intelligence

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