by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest tool to help the message of Christ spread throughout the earth. Earlier this year, the Church published guiding principles to support the responsible use of AI by Church employees and members. Then in November, Elder David A....
by Larry Richman | Nov 29, 2024
Earlier this year, was a data breach involving National Public Data (NPD). This was one of the largest in history, affecting 2.7 billion records, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers. This breach has significant...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2024
Elder David A. Bednar said that “neither digital innovations nor rapid change in and of themselves are good or evil,” but must be placed in their proper context of the eternal plan of happiness. Each innovation has potential for both “limitless perils and untold...
by Larry Richman | Nov 4, 2024
Scams are getting harder to spot. Smart people of all ages are getting scammed. The best defense is knowing the top scams happening now. Chase Bank has published a guide on how to spot fraud and scams. Here’s a quick summary of red flags. For sale, hot deal....
by Larry Richman | Oct 24, 2024
Managing your passwords may seem exhausting, but it’s vital to the security of your device and all your personal information. Here are some best practices to keep in mind as you create accounts and shop online. Don’t reuse passwords. Reusing passwords means that if...
by Larry Richman | Oct 17, 2024
The Gospel Library app features a daily scripture verse from the current week’s Come, Follow Me lesson and a daily quote from the most recent general conference. Both functions can be shared with friends or family and be added as a widget on your mobile device’s home...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2024
The YouTube channel Come Follow Up has created a series of videos about how to use the Gospel Library app. These quick videos can teach you all the tricks of navigating the app and using features, such as marking, linking, tagging, searching, taking notes, and...
by Larry Richman | Jun 26, 2024
A data breach is when confidential information is taken from a device without the knowledge or authorization of its owner. A breach like this can happen at your workplace or on your own personal computer system. There are multiple types of information—personal,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2024
Entire websites can be set up as scams meant to infect the security of your computer and access your personal information. Remember to double-check every site that you visit. Here are tips to help identify if a website is fake: Make sure the site’s URL doesn’t have...
by Larry Richman | May 13, 2024
Use strong passwords. Make sure your passwords are strong and unique for each account. Use strong security settings. Enable two-factor authentication for financial accounts and accounts with important personal information. Be careful about what you click. Don’t click...
by Larry Richman | May 7, 2024
Here is a game for teenagers to help them determine whether they are doing things that are safe online. In this 10-minute role-playing game, you navigate through fun dilemmas and wacky scenarios to try and spot red flags and avoid negative consequences. Some things...
by Larry Richman | May 6, 2024
Anyone you meet online could be a threat. In fact, the FBI has estimated that an astounding 500,000 predators are online each day—most of which have multiple online accounts, personas, and profiles. Dating apps, social media platforms, or other messaging apps, in...
by Larry Richman | May 1, 2024
An upgrade to the Gospel Library app includes an enhancement for listening in your car using iOS CarPlay or Android Auto, plus a new standard audio player. Connect hands-free. You can connect your mobile device via iOS CarPlay and Android Auto to access content on the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 30, 2024
Over the last three months, the Church has rolled out a major update of the Member Tools app for both iOS and Android users. Since its introduction in 2010, the app (previously named LDS Tools) has grown from a digital directory of ward and stake members to a powerful...
by Larry Richman | Apr 29, 2024
Research skills are important, whether we are searching for diet tips, information about political issues, or answers to religious questions. I often hear people justify their positions with the phrase “I’ve done the research.” That typically means...
