Back to school: 5 tips to protect your children from online dangersPhoto by BruceEmmerling on Pexels
TechnologyCoimbra

Back to school: 5 tips to protect your children from online dangers

Notícias de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 07:34

With the start of a new school year, parents are warned about the need to protect their children from online dangers, in addition to the usual preparations such as books, notebooks, and schedules. Digital security thus becomes an essential component in preparing for the back-to-school period. The article presents five fundamental tips that families should implement to ensure safe browsing for children and teenagers. This topic is particularly relevant in a context where the use of electronic devices and digital platforms is becoming increasingly common in the school environment. Families and educational institutions are called upon to work together to promote responsible digital habits among young people.

Related articles

Escutas clandestinas em dispositivos LG: investigação revela gravação de áudio em televisões com o ecrã desligado
Technology

Clandestine surveillance on LG devices: investigation reveals audio recording on televisions with the screen off

An investigation revealed that LG smart TVs were conducting clandestine surveillance, recording audio even when the screen was off, scanning local networks to identify unrelated devices and extracting data such as IP addresses, Wi-Fi network SSIDs, signal strength, and geographic location. The discovery raises serious concerns about data collection practices and privacy violations in the South Korean manufacturer's devices.

Correio da Manhã09/09/26, 08:37
Technology

Humanoid robots already doing housework

Two highlights from recent news: in San Francisco, humanoid robots are already being used to perform household tasks, such as cleaning, at a cost of 30 dollars per hour, representing a significant advance in home automation. In parallel, King Charles III surprised Harry and Meghan by officially confirming that the couple remains without royal duties, keeping them away from the responsibilities and events of the British monarchy.

Observador09/09/26, 08:35
Technology

Lisbon AI Week returns in September with conferences, workshops and meetings dedicated to AI

Lisbon AI Week returns in September with a new edition that promises to be even bigger than the first, bringing together more than 2,000 participants. The event includes conferences, workshops, hackathons and meetings that bring together experts, researchers and professionals in the field of artificial intelligence.

SAPO Tek09/09/26, 08:16
 ‘Controlar’ ajuda ou atrapalha?
Technology

Does "Controlling" Help or Hinder?

A parent shares the experience of giving a used mobile phone to their 10-year-old stepchildren so they could have their own number to contact their mother. Quickly the children installed WhatsApp, joined the family groups, and are now asking if they can create a group with their classmates, raising the question of how parents should manage their children's access to technology.

SAPO Notícias09/09/26, 08:02