In short: Australia has widened its under-16 social media restrictions to include Reddit and Kick, with enforcement from December 10. Platforms must take “reasonable steps” to block under-16s or face fines up to A$49.5 million. eSafety’s “dynamic list” means more platforms – even those not seen as social media – can be added later. Age […]
X’s long goodbye to Twitter is over. The company says the twitter.com domain is being retired and certain users must take a simple security step or lose access. The deadline is November 10, 2025. If you sign in with a hardware security key such as a YubiKey or a passkey, you need to re-enroll that […]
Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step […]
Getting a clean start on Twitter is not only about old posts. Resetting your followed accounts can refresh your online presence. Redact gives you precise control so you decide how far to go. Your follower list shapes more than your timeline. The people who you follow help the platform categorize your account, build lookalike audiences, […]
Cleaning up years of activity on X is possible with the right tool and a plan. Before you start, request your Twitter archive so you have a personal backup. Plan to run multiple passes if you have a very large account. Likes and DMs can be slower to process than public tweets due to platform […]
Your child is already building an online presence – whether you realize it or not. From their first baby photo on Instagram to their comments on YouTube, everything posted online becomes part of their digital footprint. That content can follow them for years. It could be seen by friends, schools, strangers, or even future employers. […]
Why your digital footprint matters more than ever Every post, like, comment, and old profile leaves a trail. That trail can affect job offers, college admissions, relationships, and even your safety. Reducing your online presence is not about hiding. It is about protecting your privacy and controlling your digital story. People often think the internet […]
Why your social media is part of your brand You are already being Googled. Whether you are job hunting, pitching clients, or networking with peers, your name is probably being searched. And what shows up first? Often, it is your social media profiles. Recruiters, hiring managers, and potential collaborators are all making quick judgments based […]
Background checks for employment have become a routine part of recruitment – you can learn about what gets checked here. Over 90% of US employers run at least one type of background check. What began as simple identity confirmation now includes credit pulls, drug tests, and deep dives into public online behavior. A Harris Poll […]
Why background checks matter Background screening is now routine hiring practice. A 2022 PBSA survey found that 94 percent of US employers ran at least one type of background check on candidates. In the last decade the scope of these checks has expanded. Credit reports, driving histories, drug tests, and criminal records still matter, but […]
