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…
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The Shack’s Trade and Save Program Makes Hanging on to Outdated Technology So Wrong
With the holidays on their way, savvy consumers are already on the hunt for the best deals on the latest technology. But even with the best deals, the latest and greatest technology can be pricey. The cost of new tech keeps some limping along with old tech, a decision that is so wrong this holiday…
Medical Apps To Keep Your Family Safe: National News Feature
Last month I had the opportunity to be interviewed for a nationally syndicated news piece on medical apps to keep your family safe. While it was exciting to have people tweeting me from Miami, Boston, Little Rock, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Jacksonville, Madison, and beyond saying they had seen me on the news, researching apps was an incredible learning experience…
Digital Folio Makes Price Comparison Easy When Online Shopping
I love shopping online but I love it even more when I know I’m getting the lowest price available for the item I’m buying. I’m excited about Digital Folio, a new free comparison shopping app that helps you find and track price savings from a sidebar you install on your browser. Digital Folio provides real-time…
Global Response: Targeted Customer Service for Brands
Calls to customer service can either go well or leave you wishing you hadn’t called at all. It can either leave you with a more positive or negative impression of the brand. If you’ve ever called Lord & Taylor, Lacoste, Crate & Barrel, Anthropologie, Toyota, Tory Burch, The Land of Nod, Boden, or National…
Cybercrime is No Treat This Halloween
Cybercriminals are full of tricks and won’t give out any treats this Halloween. This infograph from Trend Micro illustrates the rise in security risks for online consumers online along with more advanced scare tactics being used by cybercriminals. It also provides helpful tips to help consumers stay safe online this Halloween, during the holiday shopping…
Wordless Wednesday: Babble Top Twitter Moms 2011
For the complete list, visit Babble’s Top Twitter Moms of 2011. Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by Tech Savvy Mama ©2012
AMD Tech Moms Visit Austin: Inside Look at Graphics and Video Processing For Consumers and Producers
I recently had the opportunity to go back to Austin for some time with AMD as one of the AMD Tech Moms. Between enjoying delicious food and lusting over amazing cowboy boots, there was a lot of learning in an intimate environment that allowed me to get to know more about AMD’s video and graphics…
Cerra Dissolving Notes: Taking a Tech Break to Melt Stress Away
I know it’s only October but now is the time of year that I am absolutely swamped in the best way possible. Amazing items arrive daily for me review for my upcoming holiday gift guides (coming in November before Black Friday!), pre-holiday campaigns are in full force, I’m working on a presentation for the National…
New Balance Fitness Evolved Headphones: Easy to Use Device Provides Instant Workout Stats Mid-Song
I always find it’s helpful to have goals when I run. Being able to see how far I’ve gone or my pace using an app on my phone is helpful but recently I’ve been using the NewBalance NB639 Fitness Evolved Headphones ($99) to get instant feedback. New Balance NB639 Fitness Evolved Headphones Manufactured in conjunction with iHome,…
