Edge Web Summit 2016 Event Begins Today

Microsoft’s Edge Web Summit 2016 begins today morning in San Francisco where they will share the plans for the Edge platform in the year ahead. Also, Microsoft will be sharing info about the new tools to the web developer community and lots of in-depth content on what’s new and what’s coming next.

Sessions include an overview of our new extensions platform and our roadmap for extension APIs, more details on eliminating passwords by building Windows Hello into your site with the FIDO 2.0 APIs, and ongoing improvements to Microsoft Edge that make it the most secure browser we’ve ever shipped.

The full schedule is available on Channel 9 and Microsoft will be streaming on Channel 9 starting at 8:30 AM PT. - http://mspu.co/23a4y6E 

Internet Security - How to Teach Teens Internet Security

News reports give you the impression that the Internet is a haven for cyberbullies, sexual predators, identity theft and all forms of social vices. You are concerned for good reasons: Your teenager is often online and seems oblivious to these dangers. You can teach your teenager Internet Safety. First, though, consider some things you should know about life online.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ONLINE WORLD?

Teens can access the Internet on Mobile Devices: The rule that the computer should be placed in a common area of the house so as to have a perfect understanding of your Teens' activities online still has merit. But with a tablet or smartphone connected to the Internet, your teenager may have more access to the online world than ever - and without your supervision.  

Some teens spend excessive time online: "I turn on the computer intending to check my email for five minutes and end up watching videos for hours," admits a 19year old girl. "I really need a lot of self control." 

Teens might reveal online more than they should: Shady people can piece together a teenager's online comments and photos to find out such information like where he or she lives and goes to school and at what time no one in the family will be at home.

Some teens do not understand the repercussions of what they post. What is posted online stays online. sometimes embarrassing  comments and photos are discovered later - for example, by a prospective employer doing a background check on a job applicant.

Despite such concerns, remember this: The Internet is not your enemy. Rather, what leads to trouble is unwise use of the Internet.

"The fact that some people have auto accidents does not make it wrong to drive a car. The same principle applies to the use of the Internet. Your teenager needs to learn to "drive" it cautiously"

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR TEEN AND THE ONLINE WORLD

Teach your Teen priorities and time-management skills: Part of becoming a responsible adult involves learning to put first things first. Family communication, homework and chores are more important than casual Internet use. If the amount of time your teen spends online is a concern, set limits - even using a timer if necessary.

Teach your Teen to think before Posting: Help your teenager to ask such questions like: Could the comment I am about to post hurt someone? How will this photo affect my reputation? Would i feel embarrassed if my parents or other adults saw this photo or comment? What would they conclude about me if they saw it? What would I think of someone who posted such a comment or photo? 

''Kids know more about technology, Parents know more about life-Parry Aftab"

 Teach your Teen to live by values - not just rules: You cannot look over your teenager's shoulder every moment of the day. Besides, your goal as a parent is not to control your children but to help them. So instead of emphasizing rules and punishments as the primary factor, appeal to your teenager's moral sense. What type of reputation does he/she want to have? For what type of character traits does he/she want to be known? Your goal is to help your teenager make wise decisions, whether you are there or not.

"Navigating the Internet, like driving a car, requires good judgment - not just technological ability. Your guidance as a parent, therefore, is crucial." - Parry Aftab

 Reference: STRESS: Keys to Managing It. Awake! May 2014. Page 8-9