Two weeks ago when I was in Seattle attending the #OfficeChampions Summit, I got a sneak peek at Windows 10 and was pretty excited about what I saw but had to keep it under wraps until official word came from Microsoft. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be available in 190 countries…
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Streamlining Social Networking with Windows Phone 8X by HTC
One of my 2013 resolutions is to sleep more. I work for Clever Girls Collective during the hours that the kids are in school, unplug when they get home, and hop back on the computer after they’re fast asleep to write. I enjoy the silence in the house that comes with sleeping children but it’s…
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review and Giveaway
So far PC tablets have been sort of meh for me until getting a sneak peek at the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT during a private meeting at BlogHer in August. Like with most new tech devices, I was immediately intrigued by this new Windows tablet but wondered if the sleek, seemingly easy to use,…
Acer Iconia Tab: Windows 7 Tablet PC and Keyboard in a Portable Package
Acer Iconia Tab PC users who desire a powerful machine with a large screen and other bells and whistles to support multitasking often compromise portability and would do well with the Acer Iconia Tab ($531.08 on Amazon) as a portable computing solution. The Acer Iconia Tab is a two part machine consisting of a touch…
About Cloud Storage and Windows SkyDrive Updates
While at Mom 2.0 in April, I had the opportunity to learn about Microsoft’s free SkyDrive, a cloud based file-sharing service similar to Dropbox or Apple’s iCloud (coming this fall), that allows users to store up to 25GB of data. Earlier this week Microsoft announced significant updates to SkyDrive to make it faster, easier to navigate, and…
Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7: Intuitive, compact, nicely priced phone (w. giveaway)
If you’re looking for a new smartphone that is easy to use, right from the box, the Samsung Focus from AT&T running Windows Phone 7 is a great choice. This skinny compact phone has a beautiful screen that feels good in your hand and is the lightest and thinnest of the Windows Phone 7 devices….
Google Chrome Windows Users Can Quickscan to Detect Viruses
In honor of June being Internet Safety Month, how do you protect your computer from viruses and malware? If you are a Google Chrome user, you can now download BitDefender’s Quickscan for free. If you aren’t familiar with Chrome, this free browser is becoming increasingly popular as a browser of choice for Mac, PC, and…
10 Things to Look for When Buying a Laptop
Computers are essential devices in our daily life but the dizzying array of choices, along with an alphabet soup of abbreviations, can make buying a laptop feel overwhelming. It’s important to understand your computing needs and select a machine with tech specs to match. 10 Things to Look for When Buying a Laptop With help…
24 Ways to Keep Summer Learning Fun to Prevent the Summer Slide
As the school year ends, it’s easy for kids to want to forget about school and learning but the loss of knowledge that comes from not being in school is real. Known as the summer slide, this academic loss can be prevented. There are plenty of ways to keep summer learning fun so kids stay…
8 Tech Resolutions for 2025
January is almost over but it doesn’t mean it’s too late to make some tech resolutions for 2025. Maybe you want to evaluate your social media platforms to figure out where you want to spend your time to preserve your digital wellbeing. Perhaps it’s time to have another conversation with your kids about screen time…
