Online scams are on the rise in our high-tech world today and we’ve all heard these intimidating, yet dangerous scams before. Many rely on good old phone calls to trap their victims, while other attackers may use email, websites, and more. The minute you comply with what they have asked you to do, whether it […]
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Can you ever imagine your life without the internet? The internet has certainly enhanced our lives in many ways. Everything is more accessible and immediate no matter what goods or services you are looking for. The rise of the internet has impacted our shopping experience, education, employment, and even the online game industry including online
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It may be daunting to broach the subject of mental health and students, but there’s reason to be optimistic: 70% of mental health cases that appear in children can be addressed through early intervention. Getting ahead of mental health disorders and offering support to those who need it helps at-risk students before their mental health issues become more serious. The good news? There are a multitude of ways to do just that.
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It’s Only a Few Clicks Away Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has skyrocketed. No more waiting for stores to open up, no more crowds, and no more waiting in long, tedious lines. Consumers want convenience, and with the power of “add to basket” in this tech era, anything is possible. Products and options are
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In a fairytale world, we have all imagined meeting our soulmate in the most romantic way possible. You both jump into the same cab at the same time, or maybe it was love at first sight when you were both coincidently sitting alone at a bar. Sorry to say, but this is very unlikely to
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Meet the Victims of Online Scams How often have you bought something online and had the charges taken out of your account more than once? How many stories have you heard of people turning to the internet for romantic relationships and getting scammed for thousands upon thousands of dollars? Or what about those intimidating text messages claiming
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Have you ever taken a glance at your teenagers’ phone and wonder ‘What the heck are they talking about?’ Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Every teen clique has their own slang that they use to communicate with one another. Just when you think you’ve cracked the code on this generation’s lingo, a new
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At one point bullying used to be much different than what it is now. It used to take the form of shoving someone on the playground, picking someone last to be on your dodgeball team, or not making room at your table in the cafeteria. But in today’s world, bullying takes on a whole other
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It’s no surprise that there is concern that the COVID-19 pandemic can harm people’s health physically, emotionally, and even psychologically. After one year of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, it has become more apparent that the pandemic is having a severe toll on our mental health. Even more sobering is the fact that everything is so
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It’s no surprise that the pandemic has significantly changed our lives. We’re social distancing with our peers and family, working from home, and our newest fashion accessory is our mask. Our virtual existence has altered the way we interact with others in a personal and professional manner. Although we are all taking necessary precautions to
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How often have you felt distracted, occupied, or even disconnected from those in your household, and not think it was a big deal? Pay attention parents! You may think that your children are safer now than ever because of the stay-at-home order and travel restrictions, but in reality, they are more susceptible to an even
Trading with Schools (TwS) is a department within Bristol City Council which brings services across the council into one trading unit, to better support the changing needs and requirements of schools and educational settings. Netsweeper helped the Trading with Schools department manage internet access for 51,000 staff and students across 130 educational sites in the
