December 20, 2015

Stop Phubbing

Phubbing: the act of snubbing someone is a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention.

December 13, 2015

How Addiction To Technology Is Taking Over Our Lives In Illustrations By Jean Jullien

"French illustrator Jean Jullien draws witty illustrations that point out our absurd addictions to technology, social media and our smartphones. The artist is famous for mocking our obsession, which cuts us off from the real life, leaving us alienated and lonely."

December 08, 2015

What Is "the Cloud" — and Where Is It?

Speak Up & Stay Safe(r): | A Guide to Protecting Yourself From Online Harassment

"This guide is for anyone who fears they might be targeted, or who is already under attack, for speaking their mind online, but is especially designed for women, people of color, trans and genderqueer people, and everyone else whose existing oppressions are made worse by digital violence. It details best security practices for social media, email, online gaming, website platforms, and ensuring privacy of personal information online, as well as the documentation and reporting of harassment, and caring for yourself emotionally during an online attack. You don’t need any specialized knowledge to use this guide – just basic computer and internet skills."