Have you ever felt constrained by the speed of your wireless? Wifi is great when it works as quickly as you want it to and these days it needs to be fast and reliable not only for browsing, but also to keep up with our social networks, listen to music, stream HD content, and play…
Gadgets
Day 4 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Galaxy S4
On day 4 of my 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways, I’m giving away the Cadillac of Android phones—the Samsung Galaxy S4 courtesy of Sprint! This gorgeous phone features a vivid 5” screen with incredible 1080p resolution and a fast quad-core processor. Take stunning photos and videos straight from the S4 thanks to a 13 megapixel…
Day 3 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Welcome to day three of my great gadget giveaways! Today I have a fabulous Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, courtesy of Sprint! The Galaxy Tab 3 is a 7” touch screen tablet that’s the perfect size for tucking in your purse, carrying on a daily commute to catch up on reading, or in the hands of…
Day 2 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung ATIV S Neo
It’s day 2 of my great gadget giveaway with a Samsung ATIV S Neo, courtesy of Sprint! The ATIV S Neo is a Windows Phone and anyone who is accustomed to Live Tiles, Charms that help customize the home screen, having your contacts front and center through the People Hub, access to documents through SkyDrive…
Day 1 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Blackberry Q10
You’ve been so patient waiting for my 5 days of great gadget giveaways courtesy of Sprint to begin and I’m kicking it off today with a Blackberry Q10! For those who love BBM and their keyboards, this device would be a welcome upgrade from any older models. I haven’t personally tested this device but here’s how…
Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack with Exclusive Duo from Target Electronics {giveaway}
If Skylanders is on someone’s holiday wish list in your home, surprise them with Skylanders Swap Force Double Pack! This Target Electronics exclusive features Nitro Magna Charge + Free Ranger in a two-pack for $29.99 and is compatible with any gamer’s choice of consoles including Nintendo Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation3 (PS3), Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo…
Shopping with Your Smartphone
I used to go shopping armed with an envelope of coupons to save money on my purchases but now all I need are apps. From price comparison apps like Red Laser that allow me to scan a barcode of a product to find the best local price to store apps featuring special discounts obtained by presenting…
How to Sell a Gaming Console with eBay Simple Flow
I admit to being a much more frequent eBay buyer than seller but since we’ve been on a decluttering spree in our house, it was time to attack the game cabinet and sell the Wii that we barely ever use. eBay is often our method of choice for getting rid of our electronics and with…
Microsoft #ChampionsSummit: Xbox One, 3D Printing, Imagining the Future, & Seattle in 72 Hours
The last time I visited Seattle I was there as a technology consultant for my school system, presenting at a national technology and education conference on helping nonreaders write where companies like Microsoft, LeapFrog, Promethean, Scholastic, National Geographic, PBS, and Discovery Channel filled the vast expo hall. I never would have imagined 11 years ago…
How Smartphone Monitoring Apps Can Help Parents
Mobile devices allow our kids to use their smartphones for more tasks now than ever but with every tap comes the opportunity to share sensitive personal information, make a purchase, or download an infected app. With more than half (56%) of kids under 17 using their cellphones regularly to text, make calls, take pictures and…
