Wearables: Where Technology Meets Fashion

Fri Nov 27, 2015 by Norton_Team

The only thing that changes faster than technology is fashion—so what happens when you combine both fast-paced industries? A lot of excitement, that’s what, even for those of us who are more at home in an old t-shirt. 

Posted in digital trends

7 Ways to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Mon Nov 23, 2015 by Norton_Team

Did you know you can use your iPad to potty-train your kids? Numerous potty training apps exist, with a potty-attachable stand available to prop the iPad in front of your toddler.

Posted in family security , online safety tips and parental control software

13 Apps That Will Revolutionise How You Use Your Phone

Thu Nov 19, 2015 by Norton_Team

The phrase ‘there’s an app for that’ is so popular that Apple made the move to trademark it.

Want to see what you’d look like with a Ron Burgundy moustache? There’s an app for that. Want to keep your cat entertained with an app specifically designed for her? Yep, there’s an app for that too! 

But seriously, with so many weird and wonderful apps available in the app store, it’s very easy to see how a bunch of brilliant ones could get lost in cyberspace—which is why we’ve picked out 13 apps that we think will revolutionise how you use your phone.

Posted in digital trends , gaming and entertainment and optimise your device

9 Top Tips to Boost the Battery Life of Your iPhone

Mon Nov 16, 2015 by Norton_Team

So goes the age-old ultimatum: "If you were on a desert island, what three items would you take with you?"  

Although food and shelter seem like a practical choice, we all know that when it comes down to it, we'd need to bring our smartphones. Not only would that desert island be a prime Instagram opportunity, we can’t imagine a world where we couldn’t have constant access to our beloved phones.

Practically speaking, maybe we could even use Google Maps to get ourselves off that island. Or book a flight? Or at the very least, FaceTime with our mum while we're waiting to be rescued.

The only thing that isn't so great about this plan is how quickly the phone’s battery will die. Luckily, you can increase the battery power on your device. Read on for nine life-saving tips to keep juice in your phone all day. 

Posted in digital trends and optimise your device

6 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Internet Safety

Tue Nov 10, 2015 by Norton_Team

Teaching your kids about internet baddies is a big job, but how should you approach it? Do you tell them horror stories about internet bogeyman or give them the hard, cold facts and figures?

If you can make internet safety fun, they’ll be far more likely to learn from it, which is why we’ve picked our six favourite interactive ways to teach your kids about internet safety.

11 Ways to Spot a Dangerous Phishing Email

Thu Nov 05, 2015 by Norton_Team

Your bank account has just been cleared out. It started simply.

You opened your email inbox and an email caught your eye. Your PayPal account needed to be verified, so you opened the email and clicked the link.

And just like that, you’ve been phished.

While the email might have looked like it was from a real person or company, you’ve fallen for a clever scammer’s trick. To help stop you from being phished, we’ve taken a look at 11 ways you can tell if an email is trying to steal your personal information.

Posted in online security , online security tips and online threats