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by Larry Magid Over the past several years we’ve seen an explosion in the use of tablets and other devices by children who are barely out of diapers. And now, because of the pandemic, tech […]

One thing I’ve never seen as part of a community guideline is a requirement that you adhere to a specific ideology. One can be far to the left or right of the political spectrum and still treat others with respect and refrain from harassment, violence and other banned activities.  And, in fact, most people – regardless of political ideology – are not only able to follow these rules but are anxious to treat others the way they want to be treated. My Facebook and Twitter feeds include political conversations where people express a wide range of opinions without mistreating each other. […]

by Larry Magid In order to write this column I, literally, had to sleep on the job. For the past few months, my wife and I have been sleeping on a “Tempur-Ergo Smartbase powered by […]

Normally this time of year, I’d be getting ready for my annual trek to Las Vegas for CES – the massive technology trade show that typically attracts in the neighborhood of 200,000 people to spend […]

by Larry Magid I’ve long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that’s a good […]

This post first appeared in the Mercury News I have long accepted the fact that not everyone sees the world as I do, so it doesn’t particularly bother me when I come across an opinion […]

The announcement of a new personal computer is rarely a big deal. In most cases, new laptops are perhaps a little faster, a little lighter and have a tad more battery life than their predecessor.  […]

This post first appeared on Mercury News. By Larry Magid Listen to “Online Conspiracy Theories Could Hurt Children” on Spreaker. Listen to 1-minute ConnectSafely Report as heard on CBS News Radio As you have probably […]

What parents need to know about going back to school from home […]

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