These days social media is a huge source of news. Many learn of breaking news through their Twitter stream or a link on Facebook on their computer and mobile devices well before news websites and stations run their story. Here’s an interesting look at how 2,000 adults used mobile devices to access content during the…
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Review: HP Pavilion dv6 with Beats Audio
The HP Pavilion dv6 is a speedy laptop that won’t break the bank and whose AMD quad-core A8 processor makes it compatible for serious computing like video editing or gaming. As an AMD Tech Mom, I recently received a dv6-6c35dx featuring Beats Audio and a quad-core 1.6GHz processor with 6 GB of ram. The 1.6GHz…
Earth Shoes: Fashionable Comfort for Everyday Women (w. giveaway)
I’m always on the hunt for stylish comfortable footwear and am excited about my new pair of Earth sandals. Earth sent me a pair of The Wisteria in Platinum to review. While I first fell in love with the photo on the website, I’m even more smitten after wearing them thanks to the many features…
My Eco-Friendly Tech Picks on Houzz
Do you know about Houzz? Houzz is a treasure trove for home decorating enthusiasts that features interior and exterior photos from professionals and homeowners, expert articles, and product recommendations. I love Houzz for the expert advice from design professionals who showcase design and decorating ideas through the site along with user generated content from homeowners…
HP Expert Day- 24 Hours to Ask Computing and Printing Questions
Do you have questions about computing? Need tips on toner? Worried about sluggish performance of your PC? Let HP help you with a spring tune up with access to their best experts for free. Today beginning at 10 am EST HP is helping customers by inviting its best experts – dedicated to notebooks, desktops and printers,…
Striiv: A Personal Trainer in Your Pocket (giveaway)
I never knew how much I walked every day until Striiv came into my life. Thanks to this incredible little device, every step counts. Literally. Striiv works as a pedometer to track your number of steps and convert the distance you travel each day into miles while putting all the data into nice easy…
Protecting Macs from Viruses
If you’re a Mac owner and have always believed that your computer wasn’t susceptible to malware like PCs, last week’s Flashback virus served as a wakeup call that all computers are susceptible. Hackers, spammers, and scammers are smart. They’re always trying to stay ahead of us by developing ways to compromise the information stored on…
Conquering My Inbox’s Graymail
How much time do you spend sifting through your inbox? If there are days it seems that the email is endless, that’s because it is. According to Microsoft, a typical email user received a total of 14,235 emails in 2011. That’s a lot of email but not the kind of email you always want. Newsletters,…
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
I’m a little obsessive when it comes to online privacy and ensuring the security of my personal information. Despite my reliance on the connected and mobile world where finances are handled online, I never want to jeopardize sensitive data whether banking, online shopping, or connecting through my social networks. Identity theft is even more common…
6 Tech Savvy Solutions for Easy Travel
If you’re excitedly packing for your great spring break getaway, take some extra time with your family’s devices before throwing them in your bags. Why? We count on a myriad of technology to keep our kids entertained while in the air and on the road and it’s a pain when you bring it and can’t…
