Today, we take connection to the internet pretty much for granted with most of us connected 24/7. At work, it’s a given, if you use a computer or laptop it will have an internet connection. That connection should be for…
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5 Ways the Internet makes you Anxious
With Covid-19 sweeping across the world, countries in various states of lock down, travel, both local and international severely disrupted, we desperately need something to cling to, something to entertain us and keep us connected. In the end we did…
Self Isolating – Watch your digital habits!
With Covid-19 virus sweeping the globe many of us are facing lengthy periods of self isolation either through potential illness or government lock downs. This has seen a surge in smartphone use as we seek some boredom relief through in…
5 Reasons Why the Phone Ban in Schools is Right.
The Western Australian Governments decision to ban smartphone use in schools is now in its 5th week and appears to have been accepted by most students. Here are 5 reasons why I believe its a positive step in helping children…
Is there a link between Smartphones and teen depression
Is there a link between smartphone use and the rise in teen depression? This is question that seems to pop up on the internet rather frequently now and it must leave some parents wondering if it is just scaremongering…
What Parents Need to know About Apps
App is simply short for mobile application, a type of application software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Apps frequently serve to provide users with similar services to those accessed on PCs. For example: to use a web browser for…
3 Ways to Reduce Your Internet Use
The term internet addiction is known by numerous other terms, including internet addiction disorder, electronic screen disorder, internet dependency syndrome, digital screen addiction and compulsive internet use covers a multitude of different uses from social media to gaming. Contrary to…
Let’s Build Digital Communities
South Korea are building hundreds of digital detox boot camps, the UK is seeking to employ an extra 8,000 school counselors and the USA has its digital detox centers that cost parents thousands of dollars. Great as they may sound…
Internet Addiction – We should learn from South Korea
Your Main Message South Korea is one of the most connected countries in the world with 99% of its 51 million population having access to high speed internet connection. The capital Seoul is the number one most connect city…
2 Habits that Cause Poor Concentration.
The ability to concentrate and focus on a particular area is seen by many as the cornerstone of peoples success be it in sport, business or education. I have never been the best at sitting still but it seems my…