Hey, October is ending soon and the month of November is just around the corner now! Wanna change your mood and get ready for it? As an iPhone user, the frequent for me to change my wallpaper on my phone is really high! I will always scroll to those nice aesthetic websites and looking at their nice design. And sometimes, you just can't stop yourself from changing the wallpaper so many times. /laughs/ If you are an iPhone user, I believe you did update your iOS to the latest iOS 14 version already! So I would like to suggest some of my favorite wallpapers for you~ Le' go!!Category 1: Morandi Style WallpaperDo you know: This Morandi style is recognized by many people now, do you know that this style is actually by a famous Italian artist name Giorgio Morandi? He uses calming colors instead of bright colors. He mainly uses simple sketch on kitchen utilities such as plates and cups and creating the most calming vibes in his painting.1. Inspiration with beautiful colorsThe title of this picture is 'inspiration with beautiful colors'. It includes some irregular strokes which beautify the whole art piece with some touch of brown stains kinda paint on it.2. Window ViewThe Moranda style filter window view photography piece.3. The flowersThis is also a similar painting in the Moranda style.4. The sunset with rosesCategory 2: Only wordsSometimes words could give us strong power on the beliefs.1. Motivation for everydayThe quote from Walt Disney. Every ladies' dream. This quote also encourages us to dare to dream and we can do it in one day! A motivational kinda quote wallpaper.2. Never give up3. EXO song lyricsIf you are in the fandom, you could also find something similar which could make your day~Category 3: Street views1. Rainy City View Outside Window Glass Street View2. New York Bridge City Building Architecture StreetCategory 4: The iPhone default wallpapersSo the last category that I will be sharing with you will be the iPhone default wallpapers. Sometimes, classic is always the best. It will never go wrong. ---That's all from me! hope you like all the wallpapers shared by me! ---All credits to the ownerImage/wallpaper source:1. Inspiration with beautiful colors from archzine.net2. Window View from medium.com3. The flowers from medium.com4. The sunset with roses from archzine.net5. Motivation for every day from archzine.net6. Never Give Up from archzine.net7. EXO song lyrics wallpaper from tumblr.com8. Rainy City View Outside Window Glass Street View from ilikewallpaper.net9. New York Bridge City Building Architecture Street from ilikewallpaper.netCover picture designed by Canva. Some sources are the same as above.
Parents today face a tricky question: at what age should children have access to a smartphone? Even if you are the world’s best multitasker, it is difficult to compete against the internet’s ability to churn out content designed to grab your child’s attention. From new apps to websites to social media platforms, it truly is a formidable task to keep track of every new product your child might encounter. Today, keeping them safe includes making sure they are protected, whether in the analog or digital worlds. However, it is also undeniable that a lot of learning and education can be enhanced with the use of smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, being attuned to the digital world and the Internet can be beneficial for their growth and learning. It is up to parents to educate their children on safely navigating the Internet and creating a child-friendly environment for them. While challenging, it is possible to become a savvier parent. Whether it is tapping into a comprehensive service like Samsung Kids that can protect your child in a dedicated safe smartphone environment, or taking an active role in educating and monitoring your child’s online habits, informed and prepared parents are empowered as positive role models for their children spending time online. Dangers of the Internet and the Need to Defend Against Cyber ThreatsSmartphones, while being the key to unfettered access to the Internet and its many benefits, can also be dangerous when activity is left unmanaged. Parents not only need to assess the areas of the Internet your children are active on, they also need to worry about strangers and bullies reaching out to their child, whether they’re using the Internet responsibly, and if they are under threat by websites they may click into. It is no doubt that children can be especially vulnerable online. Online hazards – cyber predators, websites with explicit and mature content, or even the dangers of oversharing on social media – can have severe, costly, or even tragic consequences. Cyber criminals can be convincing in their approach, and the threat may not appear immediate. Nevertheless, they take advantage of a child’s potential lack of caution online, gaining their trust before launching an attack. In the case of children discovering the Internet and its contents, parents can also look towards devices and applications that allow them to monitor and set limit to usage. This then provides them with a unique insight on their child’s activity online, allowing healthy conversations between parent and child on cyber health and wellness. Through Samsung Kids’ parental control feature, this is as easy as tweaking settings to ensure play time can be limited but meaningful, age-appropriate apps can be activated and allowed, and a usage report will highlight the child’s activity. Understanding and Building a Strong Culture around the Online ExperienceDespite the dangers on the Internet, it is important to understand that you can fight back even when it seems helpless. Today, there are many resources that provide parents with the tools to learn about online safety and foster a safer internet environment for their child. On top of raising awareness, parents wanting to curate the right online environment for their children while instilling good habits can provide enhanced protection for their children with services similar to Samsung Kids, all without needing to hover over them as they explore their first adventures online.
Additionally, parents play an important role in fostering a safer internet environment for their child and help them develop good digital habits, educating themselves and teaching their kids about the unseen dangers online. After all, the Internet sees a lot of persuasive designs and algorithms to maximise engagement, and that is where dangerous manipulation can thrive in. As such, parents can engage in several steps to manage this: • Teach Them to be Responsible: Instead of removing your child from the Internet, take the time to explain why it is important to consider the threats and help them develop a healthy scepticism of the Internet. • Adapt Their Screen Time: Tracking your child’s activity online maybe a futile task, but parents should still review their children’s media (apps, games, YouTube channels, etc.) to ensure they are age-appropriate and have educational value. Utilising a service like Samsung Kids can also help provide parents a peace-of-mind that their child remains in a safe environment curated with fun apps that are both fun and educational.• Allow Healthy Entertainment: Let your child explore their inner curiosity and wonder through playing games designed to help them think critically. Without necessarily needing to vet all the games your child may have access to on the online store, simply allow their imaginations to run wild with Samsung Kids’ built-in games like Croco’s Adventure, which helps push their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills further. • Creating Healthy Boundaries: Make use of resources that can help children understand the dangers that lurk online by learning through play, such as with CyberSecurity Malaysia’s CyberSafe program . • Become a Good Role Model: Other than reviewing and restricting access, parents should also reflect on their own screen time choices, as children will often mimic their parents. It is important to practice safe online habits even personally before enforcing it on your child. When confronted with these overwhelming possibilities and requirements, many parents understandably become lax with trying to steer their children toward the safest online experience. On the other hand, parents that are too strict and assume that time spent online is inherently toxic can also negate a lot of potential learning the child can obtain, and miss out on conversations that can lead to stronger bonds as well as opportunities to help a child rethink online safety. Knowing this, Samsung Kids is designed to be quick and easy for parents, with a secure environment available at the push of a button, helping parents with keeping a firm hand on their children’s online activity without completely denying access to the Internet.
As the analog and digital worlds continue to mesh with the progression of technology, parents must look towards ensuring children have good habits and values, whether offline or online. When pondering the question on smartphone access for children, perhaps the consideration lies less with when they are ready, but rather on how parents can adapt their methods to ensure children can develop safe practices online. With the right tools, strategies, and devices, that is a challenge parents can absolutely overcome.
Ecosia, it is a search engine like Google, Yahoo, Baidu. Hence, what makes Ecosia different from all the famous search engines? Just like what is mentioned in the title, Ecosia plant trees! The company uses the ad revenue from the users' searches to plant trees at places that needed them the most.
People might wonder if Ecosia is trustable, the answer is Yes! Ecosia is completely transparent towards its users. They publish their monthly financial reports on both their website and mobile apps to let the users see where exactly does the earning from their searches goes. The earnings are distributed to 5 main parts, which is trees, green investments, spreading the word, operational costs, taxes and social security. For your information, Ecosia contributes 80% or more of its profits to nonprofit organizations that focus on reforestation. Their projects mainly covered places such as Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Morocco, Ghana, Brazil and Kenya so far.Ecosia not only helps in planting trees, but it also tries to be carbon neutral in every way to save the earth. They run their servers on renewable clean energy such as solar or wind. Not only that, but they also remove 1 kilogram of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with every search request. Ecosia did this by building their solar plants and planting trees.
Let's talk about how it works! It is only a three steps easy process. First, surf the web using Ecosia (for computer), or install the Ecosia mobile application through any App Store and use it like any search engine you are previously using (for mobile phone). Second, the search advertisements will automatically generate income for Ecosia.Third, Ecosia will then use this income to plant trees.Let's slightly take a look at the mobile applications of Ecosia.At the home page, we can know the real-time number of trees planted with Ecosia. Under the search bar, there are four icons. The yellow one is 'Favourites', the blue one is 'History', the orange one is 'Tabs' and the green one is 'Settings'. It just works like any other search engine.
At the second page, we can know more about the ongoing projects or projects that have been done by Ecosia previously.
At the third page, users can keep up to date with the latest news from the Ecosia's projects or theme related to the environment. At the last page, users can clearly know their number of searches and approximately know how many trees they contribute!
It only takes a simple move for the earth to become a better place to live. So why not give Ecosia a try?Cover Photo Sources: Ecosia
3 Ways Parents Can Boost Their Family’s Digital SecurityKeeping your family digitally secure has never been more important .The good news is that establishing protective measures is relatively simple. Start with the big three: passwords, parental controls and app use. By shoring up your defenses both on and offline, you can likely keep everyone in your family safe and secure.The Child Online Safety Index (COSI) found that out of 30 countries, Malaysia ranks 14 for child exposure to risky content and 11 for cyber threats. While exposure risks remains between average and above average, families playing an active role in laying the foundation for security can promote a safer and more conducive online environment. Here are some of the ways parents can help to protect their families online:
1. Strengthen your passwordsSecurity starts with a strong password. Always use a combination of numbers, symbols and uppercase and lowercase letters—and use different ones for every account. Keep track of all of them with a password manager, which can keep all your logins and passwords in one place and remind you to change your password regularly. Some apps even suggest strings of letters, symbols and numbers that are near impossible to crack. When using password manager apps, make sure the device itself is well protected.
2. Parental controls are the front line for a family’s digital security.Screen time, internet access and age-appropriate content are just a few of the many things parents need to monitor. With apps like Boomerang Parental Control, powered by Knox, parents can screen calls, track movements and monitor texts at a glance. Take an active role in approving the apps they download and keep an eye on screen time. Above all, supplement online parental controls with real face-to-face conversations to navigate the internet together.
3. Protecting your kids means watching out for phishingSafeguard your children and their devices from malicious content. When phishers lift sensitive personal information from an app, game or website your child visits through phishing, it could have disastrous effects. Brush up on protection protocols for the tablets and phones that your kids use. In addition to exercising parental controls, talk to your kids about staying safe on the internet and have those conversations frequently.COSI found that Malaysia ranked 15 out of 30 when it comes to parental guidance and mediation in their child’s online activities. On top of implementing preventive measures, parents will have to lead by example by practicing and fostering cybersecurity hygiene practices at home., In times where kids are spending time and learning more online, it is key that we instill healthy digital habits from a young age and develop awarenesss towards using mobile devices and surfing on the internet.
The mobile phone has become essential to the current lifestyle, from communication, to entertainment, to work and study. With the on-going pandemic situation, data has become more important than ever! Especially when you are working or studying from home. Tons of mobile plans have been introduced, but only one caught our eye - the Tune Talk's Tune Unlimited. Why? Because all you need is only RM48 for unlimited data and calls!
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The question of ‘hackability’ and the overall security of our smartphones is one of those issues that seems to pop up in the news. After all, we use our smartphones for just about anything – sharing photos, ordering food, shopping online, sending emails and messages, banking and financial services, etc. – without realising all of the ways we could be putting our device and ourselves at risk, allowing cybercriminals to get access to our sensitive data. While many of us are better informed today about the potential dangers of being connected on our smartphones, hackers and cybercriminals are also changing their methods of attack. As the global pandemic have left many of us stuck at home and more reliant than ever on our mobile devices, cybercriminals have also adapted new ways to target users. Over the Movement Control Order (MCO), cybersecurity cases spiked by 82.5% compared to the same time last year, with 18% attributed to attacks against local companies and the remaining linked to home users and others .
Recognising Cyberattacks and the Need for Cyber-resilienceAmong the new waves of attacks brought on by the pandemic are COVID-19 themed phishing lures, high-risk fake domains, and scams . These new methods employed by cybercriminals are aimed at taking advantage of the public fear of the virus, combined with heightened stress levels from unfamiliar ways of working. The most common attacks in Malaysia can be attributed to phishing attempts, the spread of malicious code via untrustworthy websites, and passwords, as below: • Phishing Emails – Reports have found that 91% of all attacks begin with a phishing email to an unsuspecting victim, with 32% of all successful breaches involve the use of phishing techniques . While many of us have been educated on recognising phishing emails, these attacks are still effective, and can fool even tech-savvy individuals. • Malicious Websites – Compromised websites is a main avenue for spreading malware infections on mobile devices. Limiting your browsing activity to reputable websites can reduce the possibility of infection. • Password Security – A survey revealed that 59% of respondents use the same password for multiple accounts, citing convenience and a fear of forgetting their password as the reason for this practice . However, this allows cybercriminals to access all your accounts easily through one single credential. Therefore, it is advisable to use different passwords across accounts. Cyberattacks continue to grow day-by-day, and it is crucial that we learn to minimise risk, with good cyber habits being a pivotal and essential first step in combatting threats.
Defending your Smartphone, the Moment it is Turned OnAs such, while it is important to take steps and measures to protect yourself online, it is also crucial to have a strong security platform on your smartphone, helping you encrypt and secure confidential data. Most smartphone breaches happen because they may not be equipped with advanced security measures, have outdated systems that may not be able to withstand current attacks. Similarly, smartphone owners may also not consider the importance of securing their phones or performing regular security check-ups. However, there are certain devices that come with a safe and secure in-built mobile interface to keep your personal data protected. For example, Samsung Knox sets a foundation of security to users at both the hardware and software level as a security platform that’s integrated within Samsung smartphones, tablets, and wearables to protect it against malicious threats. Whether it is protection against phishing attacks or potential malware infections, the Samsung Knox platform has security integrated into its DNA, providing multi-layered security with data encryption and run-time protection within Samsung devices to keep sensitive information safe from online threats. Users can safeguard passwords, save private files under a secured folder, and even secure mobile transactions with Samsung Knox. Getting to know your security platforms is just as important when considering the range of services that is available to ensure that it is updated to meet global information and technology security requirements. This helps its users stay ahead of the modern-day threats with its game-changing security features. Given that smartphone usage has only grown exponentially over the past few years, it is important that we have more security platforms allowing us the freedom and peace-of-mind in staying connected. Similar to how Samsung Knox have. On top of having a top-tier security platform for your data, having that protection extended to all the essentials in a mobile device is equally important. While many of us are familiar with installing apps on our phones, we may be unfamiliar with the authenticity of the sources producing these apps. Learning to identify unverified and suspicious sources can help users identify potentially harmful apps. Similar to how Samsung devices come built-in with Google Mobile Services (GMS) to help ensure that your vital applications have the latest updates and patches from verified sources, using trusted sources from well-known app stores like Google Play can help protect you from downloading and installing apps that can harm your devices.
Staying Secure, Safe, and Savvy about SecurityCyberattacks are nothing new, the challenge is in identifying and combatting the updated approach that many cybercriminals are using when it comes to their targets and the frequency of their attacks. Whether it is a hacking attempt by a third-party app or a fraud email redirecting you to a malicious website, most cybercriminals have one common goal: exploit your personal data and use that data to make profit. As such, it is critical that we keep our sensitive information protected at all costs, with the help of a smartphone built with highly advanced security features to always keep you safe from unwanted threats.
Social media has gained its popularity over the years as technology makes its advancements. Instagram is a platform loved by many especially the youth to help them express themselves through stories, posts or live streams. Other than that, Instagram bio is also rather important at making the first impression. Photo source: Pinterest Here are simple and personalised IG bio quotes that you can choose from to express yourself. [ Pretty & Savage Bio ] 1. Born to express, not to impress. 2. This is me in my RAWest form. 3. Too glam to give a damn. 4. Make them stop and stare. 5. 50% Savage, 50% Sweetheart. Photo source: Pinterest [ Keeping-it-real Bio ] 1. No, this isn't a dream. This is my reality. 2. I practice what I post. 3. Less talking, more action. Take a look at my pictures if you don’t believe me. 4. Keeping it real since _. 5. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. Photo source: Pinterest [ Cute & Sweet Bio ] 1. Live in the sunshine where you belong. 2. Love without limits. 3. Simplicity is the key to happiness. 4. Sprinkling kindness everywhere I go. 5. Sharing my happy thoughts. Photo source: Pinterest [ #GirlBoss Bio ] 1. Single. Determined. Living life. 2. Coffee in one hand, confidence in the other. 3. Progress, not perfection. 4. Creating the life of my dreams one day at a time. 5. Tell me not to do something and I’ll do it twice and take pictures. Photo source: Pinterest [ Foodie Bio ] 1. Midnight snacker. 2. Status update: Currently hungry. 3. Eat. Sleep. Regret. Repeat. 4. Donut worry, be happy. 5. I enjoy long romantic walks to the fridge. Photo source: Pinterest [ Travel Bio ] 1. Catching flights, not feelings. 2. Passport-ready. 3. On vacation, be back soon. 4. Forever falling for waterfalls and wanderlust. 5. Daydreaming about where to fly next. Photo source: Pinterest [ Health & Fitness Bio ] 1. Helping you build healthier habits. 2. Hustle for more muscle. 3. Strength comes from doing things you thought you couldn’t. 4. Train insane or remain the same. 5. It took me _ years to look like this. Photo source: Pinterest Be sure to save these bios and switch it up whenever you feel like it! "A person without self-expression is a person without personal freedom." - Robin S. Cover Photo Source: Left | Right
One of the major event in September would definitely be updating your iPhone to the latest iOS 14!!! HOORAY!!! Like finally. If you have updated to iOS 14, you definitely gonna notice the huge difference on Home Screen, compare to previous versions. And you might starting to try and look for ways to customise your Home Screen.Below are 8 widgets that you can start with. But before we go into the 8 widgets, here's a recap on how to add a Widget : Long Hold on any App > Edit Home Screen > Look for the "+" sign on top left > Choose the Widget you want > Add Widget > After the Widget is added to your Home Screen, you can move it around to the position you prefer. #1 | Color Widgets Over 100+ different styles to display your time, date, and battery life with Color Widgets. You can even customise the font type, colors, theme, etc to make it your own!
#2 | WidgetsmithNeed to add more information to your Home Screen? No worries, we got it covered. With Widgetsmith, you can display tons of things on your home screen, from the basic time, date, weather, reminder, to something more advanced like Health & Activity and even customised info.
#3 | MoneyCoach Budget & SpendingKeep an eye on your spending with MoneyCoach. Set your goal and track it down anytime you need to keep yourself in control of your spendings. You can even customise your widget to place on your Home Screen for quick check.
#4 | Mindful AffirmationsSome people live on quotes, and this is hands down the app made for them. Countless of motivating quotes for you to spread on your home screen making it positively-nice looking while maintaining your mental wellbeing!
#5 | Photo Widget : SimpleIf you are looking for ways to swoosh up your home screen, try Photo Widget, where you can add the photos you have on to your home screen. They even have 3 different sizes where you can customise the placement. You can definitely get creative with this one!
#6 | Steve - The Jumping Dinosaur!The game that takes our frustration away while waiting for the Internet to back online is now available in widget size and you can just pin it to your home screen. How convenient is that?
#7 | Days MatterWe all have tons of dates and special memories that we wanna mark down. So here's a widget for you to record it and never forget again. You can customise the background and fonts as well!
#8 | Tasks: Smart Lists and remindersIn control of your tasks and to-do lists with Tasks. It is what I would called a modern-to-do-list with a good range of progress tracking, not just "To-do" or "Done".
#9 | OffScreenBeen looking at your phone for too long? Try this app to monitor your time on screen and the ways you interact with your screen. It is super practical and it looks super nice though!
#10 | EudicNeed a quick translate? Try Eudic widget. Pin it t your home screen and you can get the word you want at anytime, no matter in english or mandarin.
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Do you often wonder how other people make their IG story more attractive? Do you get all the hidden GIFs of IG story?So, here are the 15 keywords for you to search for the HIDDEN GIFs and make your IG story different from others!1. laughlau
2. vipapier
3. gladdest
4. rorodina
5. polaroid
6. anchetulil
7. happyal
8. calligraphy
9. lizaproch
10. simple
11. sasa elebea
12. boho
13. deco
14. lettering white
15. tape
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If you have tried "The Killer" game before, than you will like this one. Developed by InnerSloth, [Among Us] has taken the gaming world by storm, with over 100 millions download, a 4.4 stars rating and it is now #1 Top free game on Google Play Store. It is an online, action version of "The Killer" where you can invite 4 to 10 friends to play together.
The game is simple. First, you join into a room and customise your avatar (it is basically a bean-liked character, in different colour and accessories). Once the room is full, each character will be assigned with either 2 roles : the Crewmates or the Impostors.
If you were assigned with the role Crewmates, your goal would be to complete the Tasks given and to find out the Impostors by discussing with other members and voting out the suspect. While as an Impostor, your main objective is to sabotage the Crewmates' goal and kill them without being voted out. Easy as that.The fun part of this game, is how you gonna find out the killer as a Crewmate and get your pals to trust you, and if you are the Impostors, your challenge would be how to do things in the dark and persuade others to believe what you said.
This game can now be downloaded on Google Play Store or App Store for free! Invite your friends or colleagues to play when you all are together with Local mode, where people using the same WiFi can access into the same room. Or, you can go online and join them. If you are playing this alone, no worries! You can still join into random rooms with other players online.Cover Photo Source : Left
