Hitting Home
by Chris McGinnMoms and dads, it’s time to tune in, turn on and plug in. Find new ways to save time and money and get more out of your digital lifestyle with my tips to make your family-life easier and richer through modern technology, such as the Internet, wireless devices and digital television.
Driving while texting, emailing or talking on the phone is not only potentially hazardous it is also against the law in an increasing number of states. According to Zoom Safer:
“A recent study by the University of Kansas Transportation Research Institute claims that cell phone users are 5.36 times more likely to get in an accident than undistracted drivers.”
I’ve written in the past about using online services for money management. I’m certainly not alone. My favorite money blogger J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly posted that the long-standing Microsoft Money program is no longer available due to lack of demand.
Any parent of a preschooler knows the drill? Why is the sky blue? Why do we have to wear shoes? Why are oranges orange? The endless list of questions can become mind-numbing.
Fast Track
by Jessie AtkinDoes hip, techy lingo confuse you? Do you wish you were more techno-savvy without delving into the realm of motherboard circuit confusion? That’s why I’m here. This blog focuses on testing the waters. I’ll share what cool, new gadgetry I’ve come in contact with and bridge that learning gap with ideas on what’s really useful, what’s cool and what’s really not.
It’s been raining everyday at my house for about the past week, which makes me very wary of the picnics and such planned for tomorrow’s Fourth of July celebration. Tech to the rescue again it seems (for next year anyway).
We all know and love Fandango. We can buy tickets (most importantly) but also read reviews. More popular review sites include Rotten Tomatoes (they’re usually pretty accurate in their ratings). Now there’s a new site that goes one step further in its reviews.
Laser tag remains a staple in the game department for every kid, it’s about time we saw another development in the at home version of the activity.
Plugged In
by Richard BlaineWhen your PC is almost 2 years old, do you start to get processor envy? Is your closet filled with the “newest, coolest” gadgets that never lived up to their promises? Do you measure your computer storage in terrabytes? Do flatscreen TV’s outnumber people in your house? Welcome to my world…
Just a quick update on the Great Facebook Experiment:
All of a sudden, all sorts of electronics need to access the internet and they are nowhere near my network. I didn’t hard-wire my living room for ethernet. My media pc is wireless and I never foresaw the need. Now I need multiple net connections and I don’t want to tear the walls open again.
So, as part of the grand experimment in social networking, I’ve been on Facebook for over a week. I have 32 “friends”. Some of those people have over a hundred Facebook friends. I know for a fact that hese people aren’t nearly that popular away from their PC.
