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7MS #408: Cell Phone Security for Tweenagers - Part 2 7 Minute Security
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"I think of what the world could be If it did not have COVID-19 A million dreams is all it's gonna taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake!"
Today's episode is a continuation and update on the cell phone security for tweenagers episode from about a year ago. Specifically, I talk about:
How the cell phone contract I put together for my tweenager kind of blew up in my face I'm the worst dad in the world because my wife and I enforced a "no screens" policy for a few weeks. We lived. Barely. Apple Screen Time is your friend, and helps put some limits on iDevice use The Dream Machine makes it easy to setup a segmented wireless network just for your kids. You can also "time box" their individual network to only broadcast at certain hours of the day You can then apply OpenDNS to filter bad sites on just the kiddo network or ALL your networks If you make a home backup/DR plan make sure it includes important stuff like: passwords to important things, as well as critical contacts like your tax prep person, financial advisor and subcontractors. More info at 7ms.us!
This episode of the 7MS podcast is brought to you by ITProTV. It’s never too late to start a new career in IT or move up the later, and ITProTV has you covered. From CompTIA and Cisco to ECCouncil and VMWare. Get a 7-day free trial and save 30% off all plans by going to itpro.tv/7MS
"I think of what the world could be If it did not have COVID-19 A million dreams is all it's gonna taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake!"
Today's episode is a continuation and update on the cell phone security for tweenagers episode from about a year ago. Specifically, I talk about:
How the cell phone contract I put together for my tweenager kind of blew up in my face I'm the worst dad in the world because my wife and I enforced a "no screens" policy for a few weeks. We lived. Barely. Apple Screen Time is your friend, and helps put some limits on iDevice use The Dream Machine makes it easy to setup a segmented wireless network just for your kids. You can also "time box" their individual network to only broadcast at certain hours of the day You can then apply OpenDNS to filter bad sites on just the kiddo network or ALL your networks If you make a home backup/DR plan make sure it includes important stuff like: passwords to important things, as well as critical contacts like your tax prep person, financial advisor and subcontractors. More info at 7ms.us!
32 min