Is your TV “Internet Enabled?” Can you stream shows to it? Chances are it’s not. Roku Streaming Player is a line of affordable devices that bring your TV into the connected world. The device is about the size of a drink coaster and connects to your home internet via wifi or ethernet, allowing you to…
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Xbox, LeapPad, Nintendo DS prize packs & more! Have you entered?
Tomorrow- Friday, December 9 is the last day to enter many of my holiday giveaways! I know you’ve been madly entering to win the Xbox and Nintendo DS prize packs (I see your tweets!) but I also have the following items as giveaways through my gift guides: Preschool: LeapFrog’s My Own Story Time Pad A Little…
New Xbox LIVE Update- Check Your Parental Control Settings
The new Xbox LIVE update that became available yesterday integrates gaming and entertainment. Partnerships with companies like Hulu, Netflix, and Bravo for content and features like a cloud profile and social media integration (Facebook and Twitter) are exciting changes but it’s also also a great time to check your parental controls and make updates since…
Cardpool – Sell or Exchange Unwanted Gift Cards
Giving a gift card is supposed to solve the problem of finding a suitable gift for the hard to shop for but what happens when you receive a gift card to a place where you don’t shop or can’t find anything to buy? Instead of letting your gift cards go to waste or be whittled…
Positive Effects of Video Games & Win 1 of 2 Nintendo DS Prizes Packs from Ubisoft!
With so much emphasis constantly on the negative aspects of too much screen time, neuroscience and education research indicates that there are advantages to video gaming. Yes, you read that right. Advantages to playing video games. At this year’s Family Online Safety Institute’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Bristol University neuroscientist, Paul Howard-Jones, shared…
Zaarly- App Connects Local Buyers & Sellers
If you’re a fan of buying and selling items locally through sites like eBay Local and wish CraigsList made it easier to find legitimate offers for helpful services that could save you time, take a look at . Launched earlier this year, Zaarly is an app connecting “buyers,” people more than willing to take time consuming…
Sam’s Club iPad App: Shop From Home and “Cybernate”
Tech savvy iPad owning Sam’s Clubshoppers will be pleased to know that the new free Sam’s Club app allows members to explore in-store and online offerings from the comfort of their homes. Earlier this week I participated in a webinar hosted by Techlicious to learn about the new Sam’s Club iPad app. Even though I’m…
#AMDHoliday Gift Guide, Twitter Party & Giveaways (11/22)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner and AMD has your holiday shopping covered with a selection of gadget goodies sure to delight everyone on your list. From the multi-tasking mom who can benefit from AMD AllDay Battery Power to the gaming guru who will enjoy the superior graphics provided by VISION…
Best Buy Black Friday Twitter Party (11/22)
These days it seems that almost as soon as the dishes are dry, stores will have their doors open for unbeatable deals. What is your strategy for tackling Black Friday? Do you sleep in, nursing your tryptophan hangover, or do you hit the stores? If you’re already making your list and anticipating sales fliers,…
Tips to Strengthen Passwords and Prevent Spam & Attacks
Facebook is the most recent high profile site that has fallen victim to hackers who have exploited security holes. With users subjected to porn and unwanted images, now is a good time to assess your passwords and change them to make them more secure. What can you do? “Password” is not a password. These days…
