Privacy tips from Jenny Lawson, the Bloggess

Jenny Lawson, a.k.a. the Bloggess, spoke about privacy at the BlogHer '14 conference. Her keynote was not billed as a speech about privacy. In fact, I'm not sure she ever even used the word "privacy." Still, in describing her own writing process she listed a series of privacy tips that are good practice for anyone writing … Continue reading Privacy tips from Jenny Lawson, the Bloggess

The Internet’s Own Boy: A movie everyone online should see

The Internet's Own Boy is a documentary about computer prodigy, Internet pioneer, and activist hacker Aaron Swartz, but even if you've never heard of Aaron Swartz you should see this movie. The story has implications beyond the short life of one man. Through the passion, drama, and tragedy of Aaron Swartz's life The Internet's Own … Continue reading The Internet’s Own Boy: A movie everyone online should see

Do you post pictures of your children online?

Some parents actively post pictures of their children online on blogs, social media, and other websites. Other parents limit online sharing of their children's photos to limited groups and only post pictures publicly if you can't see the child's face. There are even some parents who never post their children's pictures online even to share them … Continue reading Do you post pictures of your children online?

Reset the Net: How you can fight NSA mass surveillance

On June 5, you may see splash screens on web sites and posts on social media about telling you to "Reset the Net." Those Reset the Net messages are to encourage website administrators, app developers, and all Internet users to take steps to prevent NSA mass surveillance. The date June 5, 2014 was selected because … Continue reading Reset the Net: How you can fight NSA mass surveillance

“The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy” is a must read for women online

The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue is an important book for all women to read, especially those who are active online using social media and other websites. The book explains the risks associated with sharing personal information and describes how you can protect your data and yourself. The book also gives advice on what … Continue reading “The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy” is a must read for women online