There’s so much to enjoy on the web, and it can be a huge help with school/college work, but there are risks too. Some tips for staying safe online…
There are no 100% guarantees when trying to protect yourself from crime, but there’s plenty you can do to significantly lower the chances of you becoming a victim…
Pyjamas and changing the world in the same sentence? Some mistake surely? Absolutely not! How to change the world whilst sitting at your PC…
Did you know the UK’s first mosque was built in Cardiff? What’s your best guess for when? Hint – longer ago than you probably think…
Politics impacts on everything – from your local bus service to schools merging to student finance to taxes to wars. You can’t escape politics! Politics happens in meetings, on streets, on demonstrations… everywhere. And if you can’t beat ‘em, join em. Hears how to have your say…
Bullying is all too common – there aren’t many of us who haven’t seen it or expereinced it at some point in our lives. Read on for more info bullying, how to get support and how to get it stopped…
Ok, may be two minutes… and a bit… but we promise you’ll be hard pushed to find a more to-the-point introduction to the world’s most followed religions on one page!!
Viruses, Firewalls, Spyware, Rootkits… the jargon is a pain, but here’s some links to help you get the right software you need to protect your info and your computer…
If you’d have asked someone ten years ago if they had a favourite blog, they’d have asked you if you were feeling ok…
There are 60 Assembly Members – AMs – at the Assembly building in Cardiff Bay…. So what do they do exactly?
CVs open doors. Get yours right and it could change your life, time and time again…
Ok, so renting a place isn’t a permanent move, but you’re going to be living in your rented pad for a good few months – so be prepared, and get the best you can for your money…
So you’re at a bit of a crossroads… wondering whether water really does go down plug holes in an anti-clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere…
You should always be careful when posting to blogs, message boards or “online communities.”
Identity theft is one of the UK’s fastest growing crimes. Each year, more and more young people are becoming victims of identity theft…
This has nothing to do with motorbikes or stuntmen in white leather costumes…
Modern trojan horses are a bit different to the one you may have read about in history class…
Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their consent.
You don’t have to be afraid every time you leave the house, but it’s important that you take some responsibility for your own safety. Trust your instincts, pay attention to what is going on around you, and protect yourself. Remember, being safe will not take away from your fun. Being safe will make sure that you can keep having it!
Not only are some mobile phones worth a lot of money, they also contain personal information that should be kept safe. Read our top tips on mobile phone security…
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