How can I handle parental controls and access age-appropriate information?
I have safe-search and parental controls enabled on my device, and I was wondering whether there is a way to get around them to access adult videos. What…
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Apple Watch SE Becomes Unusable When a Child Turns 13 Without Another Apple Device
I bought an Apple Watch SE because it was presented as a standalone, parent-managed device for children who do not have their own iPhone. I can manage my…
Why Is My iPhone Blocking Certain Websites on Every Network?
For about a month, my iPhone 12 has been blocking certain websites with a message saying the site is restricted. The blocked sites include adult-content websites and even…
Why Is My iPhone Blocking Certain Websites on Every Network?
For the past month, my iPhone 12 has been showing messages like "____.com is restricted" when I try to visit certain websites, including adult sites and the Internet…
Why won’t my Xbox connect to the internet after my dad changed the network settings?
My Xbox suddenly stopped connecting to wireless networks. It also does not detect a wired Ethernet connection, even though the cable is plugged in and the internet works…
How Can I Legitimately Get More Control Over My Bark-Managed Phone?
I received a Samsung Galaxy A16 with Bark Technologies' restrictions when I was 12. I'm now 15 and will turn 16 soon, but the controls have become increasingly…
Google SafeSearch Turned On by Itself and Won’t Let Me Disable It
While searching for guitar fingering techniques, Google suddenly showed a SafeSearch notice. I never enabled it, but the option to turn it off is missing, and Google says…
Google SafeSearch Turned On by Itself and Won’t Let Me Disable It
While searching for guitar fingering techniques, Google suddenly showed a message saying SafeSearch was enabled. I never turned it on, and the option to disable it is missing.…
How can I remove Screen Time restrictions if my dad forgot the passcode?
I turned 18 a few months ago, and my dad wants to remove the Screen Time restrictions from my iPhone. He no longer remembers the Screen Time passcode…
How can we limit a teenager’s Roblox access when she keeps bypassing router blocks?
I'm asking on behalf of my aunt. Her 15-year-old daughter uses a laptop for school and currently has administrator access because some educational applications occasionally need to be…
Can Apple refund a $99.99 in-app purchase made by my younger brother?
My younger brother, who is in third grade, used my iPhone for a few minutes and somehow figured out my password. He downloaded a free game and made…
How can we block a website or game on our shared Wi‑Fi?
I'm asking on behalf of my mom. My brother has been spending a lot of time playing games, and his behavior and self-care have become serious concerns. We…
How can we block a website or game on our shared Wi-Fi?
I'm writing this for my mom and hoping for some practical advice. My brother has been spending a lot of time playing games, developing serious anger problems, and…
Why are Screen Time restrictions turning back on even though my age is verified?
I'm over 18 and my age is already verified in my profile, but I still can't disable Screen Time restrictions. Whenever I switch the restrictions off, they immediately…
Why does YouTube enable Restricted Mode whenever I use mobile data?
YouTube works normally when I'm connected to Wi‑Fi at home, but as soon as I leave and switch to cellular data, Restricted Mode turns on automatically. This also…
Ethernet Loses Internet Access Every Night Around 1 AM
For the past few weeks, my wired Ethernet connection stops providing internet access at almost exactly 1:00 AM, while Wi-Fi continues working normally. By morning, Ethernet is back…
How can I make an Android phone safer and easier for my grandmother to use?
I'm currently caring for my grandmother and have been teaching her to use a smartphone so we can stay in touch while I travel from Australia to Europe…
Which operating system is best for a child-friendly gaming PC?
I'm putting together a computer for my younger nephew and want an operating system with solid parental controls. I'd like to limit access to inappropriate content and possibly…
Which Operating System Is Best for a Child-Friendly PC?
I'm building a computer for my younger nephew and want an operating system with solid parental controls. I'd like to restrict unsafe content and possibly limit certain features…
How can I fix my adult child’s birth year when Apple sends verification codes to an old landline?
My child recently turned 18, but Apple still treats the account as belonging to a 16-year-old and requires my approval for new app downloads. We discovered that the…