Many kosher devices on the market today, such as phones and MP3 players, do not have any official kosher certification agency ensuring the safety of the device. This is unlike the kosher food industry which has a number of respected certifying agencies overseen by...
Tech Triumphs
MP3 Players: A Touchy Subject
Touchscreen MP3 players have seen a surge in popularity, particularly among children who have yet to reach the age for owning a phone equipped with an integrated media player. Almost all touch music players are powered by the Android software, the same system used by...
Worth the Trouble
I had a major revelation during a nightmare car rental experience. After many years with a smartphone, I finally made the switch and have been using a flip phone that has no email for many months. The switch was life-altering and difficult, but my life has changed for...
Tech Triumphs: Basic Benefits
Going to the MVA to deal with paperwork or driver’s license issues is very high on my list of unpleasant errands. Recently, I needed to renew my license. I walked into the MVA past Northern Parkway and waited on the line to get registered. The woman at the desk...
Tech Triumphs: A Young Boy’s Chizuk
As Told to Rebbetzin Sara Gross I am an Occupational Therapist and work primarily with children. Even though my smartphone helps me expedite my work and is highly convenient, I try to limit my use for myself and my family. Though I don’t feel a constant tug towards...
Recent Articles
Breaks in the iPhone Fence
iPhones and iPads have a built-in filtering feature called Screen Time, which allows users to...
Leading Our Nation in Today’s Nisayon
It is only a mere hour after the tragic news of the heilige Mashgiach zt”l’s passing, when I reach out to…
The Mashgiach, HaRav Matisyahu Salomon zt”l, Founder of TAG
TAG Baltimore joins the TAG International community and the entire Jewish people in mourning the...
Why, Oh Why, Spotify?
Spotify is a widely-used app for enjoying music and podcasts, yet it contains a considerable...
You Decide, TAG Helps
When TAG installs a filter on your device, it's you, the customer, who decides how lenient or...
The Flip Switch
Many would rather avoid the distractions, addictiveness, and constant temptations associated with...
Cricut Machines
Cricut machines are all the rage among creative families and children. With these machines, you...
Addictive Design
Smartphones and apps are deliberately designed to be addictive. Tech companies hire product...
Explicit Media
What parents and children need to know about reading and viewing explicit and violent articles,...
Not So Kosher Phones
Many kosher devices on the market today, such as phones and MP3 players, do not have any official...