Tag Archives: cyber safety

Popularity: A dangerous quest

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Tim Burrows

One of the main points I cover in all of my CyberSafety and Internet Awareness Classes is the importance of not using social media as a gauge for popularity or the quest to gain it. Hiding the number of friends where … Continue reading →

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You Can Now Receive Direct Messages on Twitter From Anyone…and how to turn it off.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tim Burrows

Direct Messages…aren’t they great.  A nice way to talk behind the scenes with people, send a ‘head’s up’, share a laugh not meant for the public or just to say, “Hi.” There’s no limit to the proper use of DMs. … Continue reading →

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