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Everyday new websites and applications pop up on the internet and in app stores. Many of the sites and apps are great for learning, expressing ideas and having fun. Unfortunately, other sites and apps that have been developed are being used in unsafe ways by adults and children. This page will be updated regularly to help you keep track of current popular websites that have the potential to be used used inappropriately. This is not an exhaustive list of websites to look out for, since new one pop up every day. Be aware of which apps your children are using and how they are using them.
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WhisperWhisper allows users to post mostly anonymous secrets and allows users to chat with others in their geographic area.
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Social MessagingSnap Chat, YikYak, Kik, and Whats App? are a few examples of chat app that allows user to chat mostly anonymous with the other who are nearby.
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ChatRoulette & OmeglThese are two examples of websites that allow user to video chat with strangers.
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Poof!
Poof! allows users to hide apps that are on their device so they no longer show up on the home screen.
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Calculator%
The Calculator% app is a private photo and video vault app where users hide photos and videos with a passcode.
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