The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Earlier this week, senior writer for Wired magazine Mat Honan revealed that he had been the victim of a hacker. In less than an hour, the hacker had decimated Mat Honan’s digital life, by first accessing his Google account and using the information found there to…
Have you discovered the power of the middle click button on your mouse? When I browse the internet, I am always opening links in new tabs so that I can go back and read them later. In the past, I've right clicked, selected "Open in a New Tab" and then moved on. But did you…
The following is a guest post from Lauren Rothlisberger of GetMeGeeky.com: Evernote is a fantastic tech tool that can help you get a grip on all the loose ends in your life. You simply install it on your computer and smartphone, and it will quickly develop into your digital file cabinet. Below, I have listed…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Computers are a fixture in many families lives and kids are learning to use the computer for both learning and entertainment at increasingly younger ages. Rather than allowing your children to sequestered themselves away with a computer in their room, consider setting up a single computer…
Although it's not as obvious as physical clutter, digital clutter can cause as much frustration and disorganization as its material counterpart, especially as we all move more and more of our business and personal lives into the digital realm. From paying bills to recording memories to staying in touch with friends and relatives, our digital…
I still remember the first time I heard about a "smart home". The guy I was working for at the time had too much money for his own good (yes, there is such a thing), and was talking about all of the upgrades he was planning to make to his home, just because he could.…
The following post is from Michelle of Tech Geek Girl: One of the greatest things about digital photography is the ability to take photos of just about anything and everything without worry about the cost of film or developing. The downside is that, if you're anything like me, you probably have a ton of photos…
This giveaway is now closed! The winners are Missy ([email protected]) and Tigger ([email protected])! Like most other parents with a tablet or smart phone, our devices get passed around, dropped and shoved in purses, pockets and bags fairly regularly. Even our toddler loves to play games on the iPhone and iPad (Shape Puzzle is her favorite!),…
The following post is from Michelle of Tech Geek Girl: For many shoppers, the big question this time of year is whether to buy in-store or online. When it comes right down to it, a lot of where and how you buy is really just a matter of preference. If you're in the middle and…
Technology is changing the landscape of education -- offering more opportunities to learn each and every day. With a PC and an internet connection, you can learn, discover or research almost anything under the sun, making education accessible and affordable. In this short video, I'm sharing additional examples and thoughts about how technology is changing…