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Online Safety Articles
41 articles, newest firstWould You Be Fine With It in Ten Years?
What you post now can be seen when you apply to schools or jobs. Choosing by what future-you would think.
What You Can and Can't Delete
You can remove your own posts, but not other people's copies. How to request removal, and when to involve an adult.
Posts Reach People You Never Expected
Screenshots and reposts carry things outside the circle you meant. Why "just among friends" rarely holds.
What Comes Up When You Search Your Own Name?
Searching your name and handle shows what others see. How to check, and what to do about what you find.
Know the Words "Digital Tattoo"
What you put online can be as hard to remove as a tattoo. Here's why it stays, and what the few seconds before posting are for.
Staying Logged In on a Shared Computer Is Risky
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What Belongs on Your Profile and What Does Not
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Should You Use Your Real Name or a Nickname?
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Think Twice Before You Trust a Giveaway
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What Does "Allow" on Your Phone Really Allow?
This article explores what does "allow" on your phone really allow.
Reusing Passwords Creates Bigger Risks
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Free Wi-Fi Needs Extra Caution
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Fake Sites Can Look Real
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Think Before You Click That Link
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Sharing an Account Is Riskier Than It Looks
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Be Careful What You Share in Voice Chat
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Even Online Game Friends Need Boundaries
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Your Friend's Photo Is Not Yours to Share
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Some Photos Are Better Left Unshared
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Playing Safely Online Helps You Enjoy It Longer
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Security Is About Preparation, Not Fear
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What Should You Do First if Your Account Is Hijacked?
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Do Not Share a Friend's Secrets Without Permission
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Online Game Chat Needs Boundaries
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One Photo Can Reveal Your Location
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You Can't Just Delete Personal Information Later
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Fake Sites Can Look Real
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Two-Factor Authentication Makes You Safer
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Do Not Approve Every App Permission
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Be Careful on Public Wi-Fi
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It Is Safer Not to Reply to Weird Messages
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A Friend Request Is Not Always From a Friend
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Pause Before You Trust Free Giveaways
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Strong Passwords Help Protect You
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Updates Protect You Too
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Game Accounts Matter Too
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Take a Screenshot and Ask an Adult
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Do Not Click Unknown Links Too Quickly
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Do Not Post Your Real Name and School Online
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Reusing Passwords Gets Risky Fast
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