Parenting Tip
Microsoft Family Safety
What it is: Microsoft launched its own screen-time-management software this week.
Why it’s different: Though initial reports seem to show it’s much like Apple’s Screen Time or Google’s Digital Wellbeing, it has one important feature: It syncs across platforms (Windows, iOS, and Android), as well as across devices including the Xbox. Both Xbox and Playstation have already offered some time-limiting controls, but this is the first time an app will sync between phones, computers, tablets, and a gaming console, making it easier for parents to monitor their children’s online activities, create content filters, and set the duration of their screen time. Of course, it’s not just a benevolent move since they’re hoping to get more people into and dependent on the Microsoft ecosystem—and ultimately push them to be Microsoft 365 subscribers—but it may be worth checking out whether the system is a good solution for your family.
This article taken from The Culture Translator Vol. 6, Issue 31.