by tagbaltimore613 | May 28, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
With the recent rise in podcast popularity has come the surge of Jewish podcasts—audio and video productions from within our community covering everything from daily Torah learning to casual schmoozing. Whether this reflects our communal growth or decline is...
by tagbaltimore613 | May 28, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
When reviewing the apps and websites we allow our children to use, we often assume that photo storage and file-sharing platforms like Google Photos, Apple Photos, or Google Drive are safe and harmless. After all, what could be wrong with a daughter sharing an online...
by tagbaltimore613 | Apr 22, 2025 | Tech Triumphs
My wife has her own business. She used to rely heavily on her smartphone to keep it going, and it was taking a toll on our family. Having all her emails and business dealings in her hand at all times was distracting her from being present for me and the kids. She made...
by tagbaltimore613 | Apr 22, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
Short-form video apps like TikTok and YouTube Shorts deliver quick, addictive content designed for endless scrolling. It’s easy to fall into a rabbit hole of 30-second clips—turning a 10-minute break into 30 minutes, an hour, or more. The long-term effects are...
by tagbaltimore613 | Mar 18, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
Many popular smartphone apps expose users—especially kids—to inappropriate ads. Free games often rely on ads for revenue, some intrusive or highly inappropriate. Worse, many games reward players for watching these ads, making exposure unavoidable. Block Blast,...
