Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
Welcome to The Parent Tech Support Podcast, hosted by Jack Hughes—a passionate advocate for online child safety. Growing up, Jack discovered all the workarounds to parental controls firsthand. His own experiences with online exposure and outsmarting parental restrictions taught him a valuable lesson, one he now channels into helping parents protect their children in today’s tech-filled world.
On this podcast, Jack shares practical, secure ways to set up parental controls, offers ongoing support, and provides crucial education for parents who want to ensure their kids stay safe online. Through each episode, gain peace of mind and discover effective methods to navigate the internet’s challenges, equipped with Jack’s insights and proven techniques. For any parent concerned about screen addiction, online predators, or simply wanting to create a safer digital environment—this is the podcast for you.
Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
Stop Parental Control Failures: Update Your Devices!
🚨 Why Updating Parental Controls Is Crucial 🚨
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In this video, I explain why regularly updating your devices and parental control apps is essential to protect your kids online. Outdated software can lead to bugs, vulnerabilities, and loopholes that kids might exploit to bypass restrictions. Here’s what we cover:
•Why updates matter for built-in controls like Screen Time.
•How outdated devices create syncing issues across platforms.
•The importance of updating third-party apps like Bark and FamilySafe.
•How to set up automatic updates and check for issues after updating.
•Tips for ensuring your devices are always running the latest software.
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00:00 Introduction to Parent Tech Support
00:41 The Importance of Regular Updates
01:33 Common Issues with Outdated Software
03:48 Third-Party Parental Control Apps
06:17 Tips for Keeping Parental Controls Updated
07:53 Conclusion and Final Tips