Safe Surfing
The Internet is an amazing tool ! It helps us to keep in touch with our friends, find information for school projects or get the latest news. But it can also get you into trouble if you don’t use it wisely. Here are some tips that will help you develop some good surfing habits.
1 Privacy please
You should never share personal information such as your name, the name of your school or sports teams, the town you live in and where you hang out. Remain as anonymous as possible.
2 Prptect your system
Use a good antivirus programme and keep it up to date. Don’t run programmes of unknown origin and make backups of your data regularly.
3 Stick to what you know
Don’t visit sites you are in doubt about. Stick to the ones you know. There are plenty of interesting sites for teens like you which are safe.
4 Beware of chatrooms
When you visit chatrooms, always use a nickname that is different from your screen name. Tant way, no one will be able to track you down by using your email. If you find youself in a conversation that makes you feel uncomfortable, you should exit the chatroom and tell an adult.
5 Keep online friendships in the virtual world
Remember that pepple online may not be who they say they are. It is better to avoid meeting online friends face to face . รf you choose to do so , never meey someone without letting your parents know.