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How to block websites and filter content in Microsoft Edge to keep your child safe
Helping your child navigate the internet safely is an important aspect of modern parenting. With so much content just a few clicks away, you need to have the right tools to filter what children can see. Microsoft Edge, the default browser included with Windows, offers built-in options to block certain websites and filter search results. These features are designed to…
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How to add a child account to your Windows 11 PC
Microsoft has continuously refined its family features, and Windows 11 makes setting up a child account even smoother and more user-friendly than before. If you’re wondering, “Does Windows 11 have a kids mode?”, the answer is yes, thanks to its Family Safety features. If you’re curious about how to set up a Windows 11 laptop for a child or how…
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How to use ESRB ratings to decide if a game is OK for your child
As a parent, knowing which video games are safe or suitable for your child can be difficult. With so many titles available, ranging from peaceful building games to fast-paced shooters, it’s important to understand what your child is playing. That’s where ESRB ratings come in. And yet, what does ESRB stand for, and how can these ratings help? The Entertainment…
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How to add a child account to your Windows 10 PC
I’ve always found Microsoft’s family features a bit confusing in the past, but things took a welcome turn with Windows 10. Setting up a child account became simpler, more intuitive, and much quicker than before. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a child account on Windows 10 or how to set up a Windows 10 computer for a child,…
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When Is It Safe for Your Child to Mow the Lawn?
Our testers and engineers at Consumer Reports regularly evaluate lawn mowers and tractors, and you can check out our ratings and Buying Guide for info on the best mower for your situation. But Dave Trezza, who oversees lawn mower testing, also offers some specfic guidance with young people in mind. There are safety features that are standard on all walk-behind…
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Never Dress Your Child in a Bulky Winter Coat for Car Rides
Here’s how to test whether your child’s coat is too bulky for their car seat: Step 1: Put the coat on your child, sit them in the car seat, and fasten the harness. Tighten the harness until you can no longer pinch any of the webbing with your thumb and forefinger. Step 2: Without loosening the harness at all, unclasp…
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Snap says New Mexico intentionally friended alleged child predators, then blamed the company
Snap says the basis of a scathing lawsuit suggesting it systematically recommends teens’ accounts to child predators is backwards — the company is now accusing the New Mexico attorney general of intentionally seeking out such accounts before recommendations were made. The company says the AG’s case is based on “gross misrepresentations” and cherry picks from Snap’s internal documents. In a…
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How to Choose the Safest Car Seat for Your Child
We evaluate car seats by testing them on a seat cushion that better represents the dimensions and firmness of the seats in current vehicles rather than the flatter “test bench” equipment required by the government. We contract with an outside lab to conduct simulated 35-mph frontal crashes, evaluating a seat’s potential for providing an additional margin of safety beyond the…
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