Top 10 Back-To-School Online Safety Tips

Parents are in back-to-school mode now with last minute shopping for books, pencils, shoes and even mobile devices and laptops. But while we're making all those decisions it's also a good time to sit down with our kids to review online etiquette and safety tips. Yes, teens will roll their eyes and give you that "ya, I know" look but it's ultimately our responsibility, as parents, to nag the heck out of them (kidding! sort of) and to reinforce, what they may, or may not, know. 

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Sync smoothly with Laplink Sync for the Mac, PC, Android, and iOS

Laplink Sync allows users to keep their files, folders, photos, and videos synchronized between multiple devices, including: Windows or Mac desktops, Android smartphones and tablets, and Apple phones and tablets. Laplink Sync is a safer alternative to other synchronization solutions because it doesn’t rely on the cloud or require an internet connection.

“Mobile usage is increasing globally,” stated Laplink’s CEO, Thomas Koll. “Most people use mobile devices during their commute and personal time, while still using desktop PCs or Macs during work hours. Laplink Sync allows them to keep all of their important files updated on the go, regardless of operating system.”

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Kobo makes a splash with the new Aura H20

Text and photos by Sonya Davidson

Kobo is about to make waves with the newest addition to the eReader category. At a splashy pool party last night, the company unveiled KOBO AURA H20 - the world's first waterproof eReader. Available starting October 1, this new E Ink eReader will enable passionate readers to take their devices not only on the bus or in bed, but also to the pool and in the bath. 

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FireChat introduces fixed usernames for chat app

Clever messaging app FireChat is turning into a legitimate messaging app with the recent update it introduced—users will now get fixed usernames on the service. For those unfamiliar with the app, it lets you talk to other people on your mobile phone without the use of reception. The app makes use of iPhones and Androids as nodes to create a localized mini-internet or mesh networks. It works outside of traditional grids and are seen to be helpful in emergency situations when lines are down, places with no internet or cell infrastructure yet, or even in large festivals when reception is hard to come by. The update means people can’t impersonate another person again and it would be easier to continue communications.

FireChat | Source: GigaOm