Part 1: Chat Rooms

Not to be confused with Instant Messaging (explained in Part 2), chat rooms are basically windows where there are anywhere from 2 to hundreds of people connected through the internet able to send messages to...

Part 2: Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging is very big right now with kids. IM-ing for short, it's basically just a little message window where you can send a sentence or so at a time back and forth with a fellow friend whose also...

Part 3: Facebook/MySpace

In today's world, Facebook and MySpace are two of the most popular websites on the internet, especially for the youth of today. For those who don't know, they're both websites where your kids can create a...

Introduction to Internet Child Safety

How Do I Know What's a Scam On The Internet?

Scams are everywhere. Whether it's buying something or doing research, there are scams everywhere. Be it for your personal information, or just your money, everyone needs to know how to avoid them.

Tech Index

Hello, My name is Joshua Lee. I've been working in the computer industry for 6 years now, either at work or just repairing friends and families personal computers. I've built computers, saved corrupted data,...

21st Century Punishments

Hello, My name is Joshua Lee. I post this paragraph on each article I write so people know who I am. I'm currently a student at the University of Central Florida. I've been working in the computer industry...

Part 5: Web Cameras

Webcam's are basically cameras that attach to your computer. However, instead of normal digital cameras, these only work when attached to your computer. Plus, you can do video conferencing with them. Many...