What Parents Need to Know About Setting Up New Devices for Children
At Christmas, millions of lucky children will have been excitedly ripping the wrapping off new phones, tablets, computers or consoles. However, in the rush to let young ones enjoy their shiny gadgets, many parents will have neglected to set these devices up safely – increasing the chances of children going online and stumbling across adult content, making expensive downloads or installing unsuitable apps. A little time configuring the device properly can save a lot of anguish later.
In the guide below, from National Online Safety, you'll find tips such as adjusting the screen time settings, setting windows limits and installing Xbox family settings.