Screen Time That Doesn't End in Tears
How to set actual screen time limits on your kid's tablet or phone without daily battles — using the tools you already have.
Family Digital Housekeeping: Passwords, Backups, and Old Devices
Give your family's digital life a one-afternoon refresh: turn on two-factor authentication, get everyone on a password manager, back up what you can't replace, and wipe old devices before they leave the house.
Best Wi-Fi Routers for Families
What to look for in a home router, and Ben's top picks for families in 2026.
"Grandma, It's Me — I Need Money": How Voice-Clone AI Scams Work and How to Protect Your Family
A grandparent's phone rings and it's their grandchild's voice, panicked, asking for money. It sounds exactly like them — but it isn't them. It's a computer. Here's how voice-clone scams work and the one simple fix that stops them.
Why a Smart Watch Should Be Your Child's First Device
A parent's case for making a smart watch your child's first connected device — calls, GPS, and control without the distractions of a phone.
Minecraft Server Mod Guide for Parents
An essential guide for any parent who has been tasked with setting up Minecraft on a server — from Forge installs to mod folders, with screenshots.
Using DNS to Protect Against Inappropriate Sites
A step-by-step guide to setting up DNS-based content filtering on your home router — no per-device software required.