One of the most frustrating things about technology is when it doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. Even the most tech savvy of us (ahem) face challenges from time to time! I just learned that Xfinity offers a service called Signature Support that serves as a tech support resource for Comcast customers who need assistance…
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College Students and Gadgets Through the Years (infograph)
What kind of technology did you have when you went to college? A word processor that allowed you to view a single line of text at a time? Maybe a black and green screen DOS machine? A Mac? Things have changed since the days of my Mac LC II, HP DeskJet 500C printer, and US…
HP Interactive Quiz Makes Printer Shopping Easier
Back to school shopping can be complicated enough but trying to buy a new printer and ensuring you’re getting the one that’s right for you or your family can be a challenge. What do those specs mean and how do you know that your printer will last through endless printing of school documents, photos, and…
ImageVision Technology Protects Kids Online by Monitoring Digital Content
Today’s Tech Savvy Guest is Steven W. White, President and CEO of ImageVision, and the creator of a visual recognition and image and video filtering technology that scans images at the rate of 720,000 per hour to detect and filter lewd content in images, text, and video. Steven is here to share technology that helps parents…
AMD Back to School Twitter Party w. HP Giveaway (Monday)
It’s about time to start getting the kids ready for a new school year and it also is a time to think about new technology! AMD wants to make sure you’re buying products that are worth your time and money and invite you to join us for a back-to-school Twitter party. Join Michelle Geraty and…
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…
Comcast Internet Essentials Provides Internet Access to Low Income Families
During my Scholastic Facebook chat, a question about making technology accessible to low income families was asked by one of the participants. During the Clinton administration there was a lot of talk about the digital divide and the haves and have nots in terms of technology accessibility. While the conversation has waned, the digital divide…
Kia Rio: Compact and Fuel Efficient with Power to Surprise
Kia continues to live up to their tagline “power to surprise” with the Kia Rio. This super sporty and incredibly affordable vehicle may not boast the hybrid qualities of the Kia Optima or the flexible seating in the Sorento, but it’s a solid car that delivers on performance for anyone looking for a compact vehicle….
Master Lock dialSpeed 1500 EDBX: Tech Savvy Padlock for Back to School
If the thought of padlocks bring back bad memories of middle and high school lockers like losing a key or endlessly spinning the dial trying to get the combination just right, the new Master Lock dialSpeed is a revolutionary new type of lock that features an easy-to-use electronic interface and is nothing like the old…
Olympus PEN E-PL3: Capturing BlogHer 2012 Memories (w. giveaway)
Good morning from New York City! I’m among the 4,500 bloggers, PR, and brands descending on the city for BlogHer 2012. As a BlogHer veteran (this is my 5thBlogHer!), I know the importance of documenting the fun, friends, session takeaways and new products I’m learning about. This year Olympus outfitted me with their PEN E-PL3 camera…
