Screen time. Kids always want it, parents often feel judged by how much time they let their children spend on devices, and pediatricians tend to ask about it from a health perspective. But not all screen time is the same especially when you consider what kids are doing on their devices and who they’re engaging…
Technology
On-the-Go Insurance for Your Mobile Phone
Last week I attended CES, the Super Bowl of technology trade shows, armed with gadgets that I worried about losing in the two million square feet of exhibit space occupied by 3,200 exhibitors and 150,000 other attendees. With all the hustle and bustle, it would be way too easy for me to lose or misplace my…
The Rise of the Tablet: First Thoughts About Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8
We’ve seen the rise of the smartphone, witnessed the development of ultrabook-type computers that are lighter than laptops, and are in the middle of the tablet takeover. Earlier this fall TechCrunch reported that tablet sales rose 53.4% while PC purchases declined 11.2%. As consumers are looking for more portable computing solutions, TechCrunch says that growth…
Six Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Control Your Home {guest post}
It’s that time of the year when many families are away from home, visiting family and friends or escaping the cold in favor of a warm, sunny destination and thieves know that this time is a prime time for houses to be vacant. Today’s guest post is from Angelo DiGangi, a sales associate at a Home…
The Home Office of the Future
While replacing my hard drive this weekend (talk about inconvenient timing to be without a computer!), while waiting from files to transfer from my backup drive over to the new one, I spent some much needed time cleaning my office. Sorting papers, going through business cards, and separating items into piles to be recycled, shredded,…
Last day of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Note 3
Today is the last day of my 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways and I’m ending it with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3! As a new owner of the Note, I have to say that it’s incredible! I had the opportunity to get to know my new Android device with Samsung Mobile at their #TheNextBigThing event…
You Are Only as Productive as the Speed of Your Internet
Have you ever felt constrained by the speed of your wireless? Wifi is great when it works as quickly as you want it to and these days it needs to be fast and reliable not only for browsing, but also to keep up with our social networks, listen to music, stream HD content, and play…
Day 4 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Galaxy S4
On day 4 of my 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways, I’m giving away the Cadillac of Android phones—the Samsung Galaxy S4 courtesy of Sprint! This gorgeous phone features a vivid 5” screen with incredible 1080p resolution and a fast quad-core processor. Take stunning photos and videos straight from the S4 thanks to a 13 megapixel…
Day 3 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Welcome to day three of my great gadget giveaways! Today I have a fabulous Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, courtesy of Sprint! The Galaxy Tab 3 is a 7” touch screen tablet that’s the perfect size for tucking in your purse, carrying on a daily commute to catch up on reading, or in the hands of…
Day 2 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung ATIV S Neo
It’s day 2 of my great gadget giveaway with a Samsung ATIV S Neo, courtesy of Sprint! The ATIV S Neo is a Windows Phone and anyone who is accustomed to Live Tiles, Charms that help customize the home screen, having your contacts front and center through the People Hub, access to documents through SkyDrive…
