According to the U.S. Census, 66 percent of elementary and high school students in the U.S. use a computer at home to complete homework assignments, and a Kaiser Family Foundation Study found young people ages 8 through 18 spend an average of an hour and a half a day on their computers. Technology is a…
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Choosing the Perfect Laptop for College
This sponsored post was written by Maggie Durango, a freelance writer and occasional guest blogger. With high school graduation season now over, thousands upon thousands of graduates are preparing themselves for their transition into starting a college education. For parents, this means a lot of driving, paperwork and, most importantly, shopping. We all want our…
AMD Simplifies PC Buying with Vision Technology to Meet Your Lifestyle
According to the NPD Group, Americans spent $10.8 billion on consumer technology-related products in the 2009 holiday season and electronics are predicted to be the hottest gifts again this year but I know that many of you have a tough time trying to figure out how to select the right PC for their family or themselves. Whether…
FIRST SPARK: A Toshiba Laptop Designed with Kids in Mind
If you are considering a computer purchase for your increasingly tech savvy child, the FIRST SPARK™ kids PC line is contender in the family computing space thanks to child-friendly features. Available exclusively at Best Buy, FIRST SPARK ($499) is a full-sized Toshiba L635 laptop designed specifically for kids ages 5-10. Thoughtful features such as a…
Hey DC Metro Readers: Refurbished Computer Tomorrow- Saturday, March 1!
Having just written about price being a factor to consider in my previous post (Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations), it would be unfair of me not to share with DC Metro readers that the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations (IFT) will hold a sale of student-refurbished computers this Saturday, March…
Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations
From Jessica of DC: Our 4 1/2 year old has had an old laptop for a couple years and we are considering getting her a new computer. If you were going to get a child a new computer what would your considerations be? Good question, Jessica! Purchasing a computer isn’t always easy and buying a…
