This week I am dedicating my posts to the topic of cybersafety. This is the third post in the series. For the second year in a row, I was inspired by attending the Wired Safety Summit. It was a reminder that what I do here is important and that there’s a reason for what may…
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Sextortion: A Definition and Real Life Example
This week I am dedicating my posts to the topic of cybersafety. This is the second post in the series. Sextortion is defined as kids being blackmailed into something sexual they don’t want to do. This term was completely new to me walking into last week’s Wired Safety Summit and if this is the…
Wired Safety Summit Focuses on Teen & Tween Cybersafety
This week I am dedicating my posts to the topic of cybersafety. This is the first post in the series. Last week the 12th Annual Wired Safety Summit convened in Washington, D.C. and brought together members including teens, tweens, lawmakers, parents, and companies who are dedicated to promoting cybersafety. While the day is filled with…
Friday Fave: Motorola Talkabout MJ270R for Gadget Loving Outdoor Enthusiast (w. giveaway)
Last weekend Little Miss Techie and I went on her first Brownie “camping” trip. I unplugged for the entire time we were gone although it got me thinking about modern technology and the camping experiences I had as a former Brownie and Girl Scout. Back in the day before you could pull out your smartphone…
Personalized iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Portfolio by Things Remembered (w. giveaway)
Father’s Day in our house is always a little tricky. Tech Savvy Daddy is notorious for buying himself the latest and greatest gadgets and always for the lowest price around so it’s difficult for me to match his deal seeking abilities and beat him to the punch. Rather than buying the hot tech toy, I’m…
Cube Dog: Virtual Dog in an App Form with a Lesson on Geotags
For more information about Cube Dog please visit the Facebook page or download it on iTunes While we love our three year old Labrador, there are times when a virtual dog is far more appealing. If the kids are clamoring for a dog of their own, let them try creating and caring for a virtual best friend using…
US Military Creating Good Viruses to Prevent Cyberattacks
When we refer to viruses, they generally come with a negative connotation of causing harm but have you ever thought of them as a method of protection? While cybercriminals are always trying to work their way into our home systems, governments are working to guard against attacks on government-run computing systems as part of cyberterrorism. Last…
Friday Faves: Father’s Day Gadget Guide for Dads (w. giveaways!)
In our house, Tech Savvy Daddy is a gadget-a-holic! Here are some of the awesome new products that we’ve tried and can recommend as great gifts for the special father in your life. XO Skins Screen Protectors ($11.95 and up depending on the device)— There’s nothing worse than a scratched screen on a brand new…
Digital Cameras for Budding Photographers on LeapFrog Community
With summer vacation on the horizon, put a camera in the hands of your budding shutterbug and allow them to record their own memories of the trip. They will love the freedom of taking their own pictures and adding an alternate perspective to the family scrapbook but before you go out to buy a camera,…
“The Epitome of Professionalism”
I’m not one to brag but…Last week Elena gave me a shoutout on Twitter and I clicked on the link to her #cleverfab5 post on C. Mom and opened it to find this: Really? Me? Wow! Thank you Elena! This means the world! Blogging is such a solitary venture unless you have a…
