Is TikTok Safe For Kids? The Ultimate Guide For Parents
May 18, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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When the COVID pandemic started back in 2020 and we were stuck in our homes, many of us turned to hobbies to fill our time. Some of us learned how to make ceramic bowls, while others disappeared into the mountains for some well-needed…
Different Types of Malware And How to Detect Them
May 17, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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Updates can be frustrating, especially when they come at inconvenient times, but keeping your computer and other technology up-to-date is crucial to protecting yourself from malware. Not too long ago, I had my computer fall prey to a malware attack—and I like to…
Troubleshooting Steps For Tech And More
May 13, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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Last year, after moving to a new apartment, my computer monitor wouldn’t turn on. At first, I worried that the move damaged my monitor and I would have to make an expensive repair or purchase a new one. I checked the power strip…
How do you set up a professional stream on Twitch?
May 10, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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If you or your kids are like me, there are few things you love more than a good video game. When played sparingly (be careful you don’t fall prey to gambling or tech addiction), video games are a great way to spend time…
20 Reasons Why Cell Phones Should Be Allowed in School
May 6, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Technology has become an important part of every classroom—and that’s not a bad thing. When you enter an elementary school classroom in 2022, you’ll likely see kids typing up reports on school laptops, teachers using a projector to show videos, and students studying…
“Killer Apps:” The Dark Side of Social Media
May 3, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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With an expected nearly 4 billion social media users in 2022, it’s safe to say that social media is a big deal in our society, and its use continues to grow. Many of us use social media daily, and it’s a foundational part…
How Is TikTok Affecting Our Kids?
May 2, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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The attorneys general from several states across the U.S. are investigating the effects of TikTok use on children. TikTok is one of many potentially dangerous apps for teens, and these attorneys general are investigating whether or not TikTok is harming younger users and…
What If My Child Gets Social Media Without Me Knowing?
April 29, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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What you’ve been afraid of has happened—you find out your child has created a social media account without you knowing. So now what? Should kids have social media? At Troomi, we talk a lot about questions like at what age should you have…