parental controls

Microsoft has quietly resolved a long‑running Windows 10 parental‑controls problem that could let children temporarily bypass content filters when using non‑Edge browsers — a fix delivered from Microsoft’s servers rather than as a visible Windows update, and one that should reach affected...

Parents and policymakers are finally treating children’s screen time as an ecosystem problem—not merely an argument about hours—bringing device settings, platform design, public-health evidence, and family routines together under one pragmatic playbook for safer, healthier technology use by...

Meta’s move to block or restrict teen access to its AI characters is thee latest—and most visible—example of technology companies reshaping conversational AI experiences for minors amid safety concerns, litigation pressure, and rising public scrutiny. The reported change gives parents new...

If a new Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X, or any Windows-based handheld just joined your household, setting up parental controls now will save you headaches later — from accidental purchases to late-night gaming sessions. This guide walks through a practical, device-focused setup using Microsoft Family...

Portable North Pole has rolled out a major upgrade to its family‑favourite Santa app this season: a live, AI‑powered “Talk to Santa” experience the company says is built on Microsoft Azure’s speech and voice technology, offering real‑time two‑way conversations that aim to feel like a genuine...

OpenDNS free DNS can be a straightforward, zero-cost way to speed up domain lookups, add a network‑level layer of phishing and malware protection, and introduce family‑friendly filtering without installing client software—when configured correctly on a single Windows PC or at the router so every...

OpenAI’s decision to add parental controls to ChatGPT this fall marks a consequential shift in how families, schools, and regulators will manage students’ interactions with generative AI—an acknowledgement that technical safeguards alone have not prevented harm and that human-centered...

CISA’s KEV catalog grew again this week with the addition of two high‑risk router flaws tied to active exploitation, underscoring an uncomfortable reality for IT teams: inexpensive consumer and small‑office routers remain a prime target for adversaries and can pose outsized risk to enterprise...

OpenAI’s plan to add parental oversight features to ChatGPT is the company’s most far‑reaching safety response yet to concerns about young people using conversational AI as an emotional crutch — a shift that pairs technical changes (stronger content filters, crisis detection and one‑click...

Microsoft's Xbox division has quietly begun nudging UK players to prove they are adults — and made clear that failure to do so will blunt the console's social engines beginning in early 2026, a direct consequence of the UK's Online Safety Act and the regulator's demand for "highly effective" age...

Between spelling tests, soccer practice, and never-ending homework assignments, primary school can feel overwhelming not just for kids, but for parents as well. Today’s digital landscape offers unique challenges—endless distractions, scattered resources, and the ever-present struggle to balance...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, designed to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks like drafting documents, creating presentations, and analyzing data. Users can interact with Copilot through a...

Parents across the globe rely on Microsoft Family Safety to protect their children online, fostering a safe digital environment where the dangers of the internet are kept at bay through robust parental controls and targeted app restrictions. However, a recent and rather frustrating bug is...

The ongoing dynamic between Microsoft and Google has often been characterized by rivalry, particularly in the fiercely competitive browser market where Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome continuously vie for dominance. Recent developments in Windows 11 have, once again, brought these tensions to...

Google Chrome’s sudden incompatibility with Microsoft family safety controls on Windows 11 has sparked widespread concern among families relying on digital safeguards. Reports have surged in technology forums and support communities, pointing to an issue first observed with Chrome version...

Reports of Microsoft allegedly blocking Google Chrome access on Windows 11 devices have ignited renewed debate about the balance between user freedom, platform control, and the ongoing rivalry between tech giants. For years, browsers like Chrome and Edge have competed fiercely for dominance...

Windows 11 users have found themselves at the center of a growing dispute over browser choice and parental controls, following reports that Microsoft’s Family Safety features are actively blocking access to Google Chrome. This development, first flagged in early June and persistently discussed...

The evolving relationship between Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome has long been watched closely by tech insiders and everyday users alike. Tensions occasionally erupt over browser preferences, integration with system-level features, and—crucially—how new updates might impact user experience...

Few issues in technology spark as heated a debate as perceived restrictions by an operating system maker—especially when it comes to which browser users are allowed to run. Recent complaints suggest that Windows 11 users are unable to use Google Chrome in some scenarios, with many initially...

For countless Windows 11 users and IT professionals, Google Chrome is the browser of choice, seamlessly powering daily workflows from classrooms to boardrooms. But in recent weeks, reports have surfaced across technology forums, support threads, and online news sites describing a concerning...