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The whole premise behind Snapchat is that captions or text can be added to images or videos taken on a mobile phone or tablet. These Snaps can then be sent to a friend who has a limited amount of time to view the Snap. After that it self destructs and can't be retrieved. During the up to ten second viewing window, it is possible (albeit difficult) to take a screen shot of the image, using an octopus like manoevure with three fingers on the phone.
Be the one to introduce your child to the Internet, is step one. For both parent and child it is an advantage to discover the Internet together. Here's the other nine top tips brought to you by the Webwise experts
Cyberbullying is a big problem. Initial findings in last year's EU Kids Online survey revealed how almost a quarter of children claim they have been bullied. And many suspect this figure is rising. As a parent, cyberbullying is likely to be a new phenomenon to you. While the classroom and playground bullies still exist, the practice has evolved. But remember, you can combat this new and dangerous strain of bullying.
In an age of instant computer-based communications, it’s good to know that more traditional, and perhaps more personal forms of listening and advice services exist. Here, we give you the low down on both telephone services.
Google's SafeSearch filters allow you to change your browser setting to filter out adult content in Google search results. Here's how you set it up
Ask.fm is a question platform site and is among the latest breed of web apps to become popular with Irish children. It's one of many similar websites now easily accessible online but is ahead of rivals like Formspring and Spillit with young Irish users. Here's the full low down
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry