Your computer can bring your family closer together with endless opportunities for learning, creativity and shared adventures! From setting up your perfect family system and exploring fun activities together, to keeping everyone safe online and making the most of technology at every age, our expert guides help you create positive digital experiences that work brilliantly for your entire household. Family Computing is here to help.
Can You Trust Shopping Online?
Online shopping is generally safe if you take basic precautions and stick with established retailers you can verify.
Can You Trust the Information You Find Online?
Not everything you read online is reliable, even from popular sources like Wikipedia, so it pays to question what you find.
Can You Trust Chat Rooms?
Chat rooms can be fun places to meet people, but they come with real safety risks you should know about before letting your kids use them.
Getting the Right Home Computing Equipment
Pick the right computer for your needs by considering what you'll use it for and whether you want a desktop or laptop.
Internet Fraud: 10 Things You Should Know
Know the top internet fraud threats like phishing, fake lotteries, and identity theft scams before they hit you.
Time Management and a Family Computer: A Case Study
How one busy family of four navigates shared computer access when everyone has different work and school needs.
Online Shopping: Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about buying things online? Here are answers to the most common concerns about safety, deals, and returns.
Things You Didn't Know About: Social Networking
Social networking sites have age limits, privacy settings, and can be addictive, here's what you should actually know about them.
Managing Your Music Library
Keep your music collection organized on your computer and stop wasting time hunting through messy folders and files.
Creating Art on Your Computer
Anyone can make art on their computer, whether you're using simple tools like Paint or advanced software like Photoshop.
Do You Need a PDA?
Figure out whether you actually need a PDA or smartphone based on what they can do and who really benefits from having one.
What Is Voice Over IP?
VoIP converts your internet connection into a phone line, letting you make calls for free or cheap instead of paying traditional phone rates.
Contributing to Forums and News Groups
Jump into online forums and newsgroups to share your knowledge, ask questions, and connect with people interested in your topics.