Tech tips for holiday home support and security
New York advises mindful tech help during holidays. Tips include enabling automatic updates on Windows macOS iOS and Android, freeing space via cloud backups and clearing caches, using password managers and passkeys, staying vigilant against AI aided scams, recognizing robocalls romance and quiz scams, and testing home WiFi speeds with a broadband speed test.
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Australia passes world first under-16 social media ban
Australia’s Parliament approved a law banning social media accounts for anyone under 16 with penalties up to 50 million AUD. The bill, backed by PM Anthony Albanese, targets platforms including TikTok Facebook Snapchat Reddit X and Instagram, with a 12 month rollout period and new privacy protections for users.
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