Year: 2020

ConnectSafely’s Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Podcast (Audio only) Listen to “Antigone Davis Facebook’s Head of Global Safety on Facebook’s response to Covid-19” on Spreaker.

As a tech writer, I don’t normally review exercise equipment, but these aren’t normal times. And besides, the Deskcycle under desk mini exercise bike does have an LDC display and an iPhone app. The last […]

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom’s privacy, safety and security features. Part of the ConnectSafely […]

by Larry Magid TikTok, the popular app that allows users to share short (typically 15 second) videos announced Family Pairing to give parents greater control over their teen’s safety setting. The feature, which could be […]

Even if there weren’t mass unemployment and global economic uncertainty, an iPhone starting at $399 would still be a good move for Apple. I’ve long argued that Apple needs a budget phone to compete with […]

It uses Bluetooth to automatically exchange an anonymous identification key between two people who are near each other. If one person is later diagnosed with COVID-19, they can share that information through an app without revealing their name, location or other personal information,and the app will anonymously notify people who have been near them. […]

by Larry Magid UPDATE: Zoom just launched a Security Toolbar that you can easily access during a meeting. Scroll down to”during a meeting” section under three places where you can set controls. As you may […]

Tips from ConnectSafely.  Never give out your password to anyone.* Never give it to friends, even if they’re really good friends. A friend can – maybe even accidentally – pass your password along to others or even […]

There is never a good time for a pandemic, but the silver lining on this very dark cloud is that it’s happening at a time when we have the ability to communicate, learn and relax […]

Whether you’re going to into store, having groceries delivered or picking them up curbside, it is possible to purchase two-weeks worth of food without hoarding. Scroll down for links as well as some direct advice […]