It’s easy to see why the Toyota Camry is the most popular car in Toyota’s line of vehicles and recently took over the title of being the best selling car in North America in May 2012. After spending a week with a Camry SE, I determined that this mid-size car that is spacious enough for…
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Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra-Portable Laptop
Thanks to AMD and my involvement in the AMD Tech Mom program, my most recent laptop acquisition is the Samsung NP535U3C, an ultra-portable A6 machine machine. This compact laptop is designed to compete against the Intel UltraBook line as well as the MacBook Air. It features a 13.3” LED screen and a 500GB hard drive. Weighing…
Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspot Service in 10 States Affected by Sandy
Even though Sandy has moved on, her effects linger on as conversation around power strips replace water cooler chit chat. For those lucky individuals with charged devices, Fast Company reported that Comcast is offering free Xfinity WiFi hotspot service to everyone in 10 states including Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,…
Treat Birthday Card App Makes it Easy To Customize & Send Cards (w. VIP Treat giveaway worth $350)
Because inspiration can strike anywhere or because you tend to remember a friend or loved one’s birthday at the most random times, the new Treat Birthday Card app for iOS devices can help you create one-of-a-kind birthday greetings wherever you are. The easy to use app allows you to create your card quickly for as…
Outlook.com: Beyond Business to a Cleaner Connected Inbox for Everyone
If you’ve always thought of Outlook as a tool for business, the new Microsoft Outlook.com makes email more personal than ever before. Free Outlook.com provides a new user experience featuring a clean look and integrates with social media tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to create a more dynamic experience. Fresh clean inbox…
.gov Now Used for Cybercrime
We’ve been conditioned to trust URLs that end in .gov but the latest cyberthreat reminds us that links aren’t always what they seem. Earlier today Slashdot reported that scammers are now using 1.USA.gov to trick users into clicking on links that redirect them to faulty sites. Originally intended to be a positive collaboration between USA.gov…
Toyota Highlander Hybrid: EcoFriendly Dream for Families
Families who are looking for a non-minivan option that is safe, allows for flexible seating, plenty of storage room, and is eco-friendly, will appreciate the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. Since being introduced as Toyota’s first hybrid SUV in 2006, the Highlander Hybrid been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
AMD Digital Jams Showcases AMD Processors (w. giveaway)
Last night I had the pleasure of meeting up with my fellow AMD Tech Moms in Austin to attend AMD’s Digital Jam Tech Showcase that featured laptops, tablets, and desktop machines with AMD accelerator processing units (APUs). Pictured from left to right: Danelle Ice from Home Ever After, Kris Cain aka Little Tech Girl, Scraps of My Geek Life’s Michele…
5 Smartphone Apps for Healthy Eating
Today’s Tech Savvy Guest is Pearlie Davies who is here to share apps for five delicious tools for optimal health. When it comes to choosing between a box of Kraft Dinner and a fresh salad—many of us would reach for the blue box. Eating healthy is hard when left to your own devices. It takes…
Your Teen’s First Cell Phone: 5 Things to Discuss
When your tween or teen is ready for their first cell phone, how can you make sure that they are knowledgeable about the risks and rewards that come with having a mobile device? Earlier this month I was invited to speak to a middle school Girl Scout troop about cell phones and our conversation was…
