The eSafety Guide

Zoom is a remote conferencing service that allows you to communicate with other people through video and audio calling, chat, online learning and webinars. 

TikTok is a social media app for creating and sharing short videos.

Facebook is a social media service, which lets you create a page about yourself, an organisation or group.

Alibi Security offer a range of video surveillance technologies. Brands include Alibi Witness, Alibi Vigilant, Alibi Cloud VS and HDVision.

Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice assistant, which can be used with voice enabled devices from Amazon and other companies.

An Apple ID is a personal account used to access all Apple services and products.

Cloudflare is a suite of secure online or cloud-based services designed for websites, APIs, corporate networks and distributed workforces.

CurseForge is a gaming website where you can download video game modifications and add-ons for titles like World of Warcraft and StarCraft II.

Discord is a social chat platform commonly used by online gamers that is available on computers and mobile devices, and accessible via a web browser.

Element is an end-to-end encrypted communication and collaboration service that offers unlimited.

A Google Account is an online account required to personalise results and sometimes access Google’s services and apps.

Google Assistant is the AI-powered and entirely cloud-based voice assistant used by many smart technologies, including Google Nest smart speakers and Android smartphones.

HTC Vive is an app that lets you control virtual reality (VR) headsets through a smartphone.

Kik is a social messaging app that allows you to send and receive content to people and groups you know, as well as people and groups you don’t know.

Likee is a video-sharing and social media app that lets you create and edit video content and collaborate on other people’s video content using a range of effects and music.

LiveMe is a live streaming platform which lets you broadcast live video from your mobile device and view and comment on the broadcasts of other members.

Melon is a live video chat service that instantly and randomly pairs users with strangers from around the world.

A Meta account is an online service that lets you log into your virtual reality (VR) devices and view and manage your purchased content in one place, as well at set up a Meta Horizon profile.

Meta Quest (previously Oculus) is an online service that lets you connect virtual reality (VR) headsets to gaming and entertainment devices through an online account.

Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that allows you to group chat, run or join audio or video meetings or live events, make calls, store files and integrate with other apps.

Myspace is an online social network and digital music library where you can upload and share music, videos, GIFs, photos and watch live streamed shows.

OK Live is a social media service that lets you watch, create and share live streams from around the world.

OkCupid is an online dating service available in web browsers and as a mobile app.

OnlyFans is an online content subscription service where you can receive payment for the content you post by charging your followers, who subscribe to your content for a monthly subscription fee.

PlayStation Network (PSN) is an online service that lets you connect with other online gamers, and purchase games and media via the PlayStation Store.

Siri is Apple’s personal digital assistant, which is integrated into various Apple devices including iPhone, iPad and HomePod.

Skout is a location-based social network and dating app that connects people by location or personal preferences

Skype is an audio and video calling app that allows you to video chat, instant message and make voice calls with other people, anywhere in the world, in real time.

Steam is a gaming platform that allows you to download, purchase, and play game titles, and to set up a profile to communicate via messaging, chat and voice.

Sugarbook is an online platform for people to form relationships based on mutually agreed benefits.

Taimi is a dating platform, predominantly for gay and bisexual men, that is accessed through a website optimised for both mobile and desktop use.

Tango is an interactive video broadcasting, messaging and social networking platform which allows you to watch and follow streamers, broadcast videos and connect to people nearby using geo location technology.

Twitch is an online streaming platform and social network where you can watch or broadcast live streams and pre-recorded videos, and chat with other users

Twitter (or X) is a social media service that lets you publicly share short posts or tweets that are limited to 280 characters of text.

Xbox Live is an online service that allows you to connect and play with other gamers, primarily through the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.

YouNow is a live streaming platform that lets you broadcast video from your desktop or mobile device and view the broadcasts of other members.