If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time chances are that you know my background. I got started in tech young, caught a bug early on and have been obsessed working with computers in some way ever since. I love talking with other women that know what it is like to be… Continue Reading
Author Archives: LittleTechGirl
The Winner of the momAgenda Kitchen Folio is….
There were not many entries for the awesome momAgenda Kitchen Folio, so if you entered odds are good. The winner, chosen by Random.org is… Ronni R with the comment: I keep paperwork in check by sticking them all on the fridge. Sometimes I can’t remember what color the fridge is! Congrats Ronni! I will… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Understanding the Risks Your Children Face Online
As you already know, Internet safety is very important to me. My children have access to devices and many ways to connect to the internet. I want to make sure that they do not come across content that they should not. With so many ways to connect these days, there are several things that we… Continue Reading
VSP Vision Care Optometrist Talks About the Affects of Technology on Our Eyes
Like so many others I wear glasses. I have worn them since I was a little kid. I could not remember, so I had to call and ask my mother how old I was when I got my first pair. She says that I was 7. That is pretty young. However, my girls have followed my… Continue Reading
momAgenda Kitchen Folio Review & Giveaway
Being the mother of 4 in grade school I get a lot of paper. You might think that these days schools have switched over to doing more electronically, but not so! I still get monthly newsletters, announcements, permission slips, flyers for events, and more. And where do I keep it all? Until now I admit that some papers would… Continue Reading
It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Paperwork
Tax season has just passed. Hopefully most of us are still glowing and skipping down the street from the lovely refund that we received. You may have been able to pay off a few bills, buy some new furniture, or you may be saving and planning to take your family on a much needed vacation.… Continue Reading
Guest Post: 4 Awesome Business Communications Tools to Make Your Work Life Easier
I *try* my best to take FULL advantage of technology to help me stay organized and on top of things. Does this always work out? Umm… no! However, it is a work in progress. I have adapted some of the tips below. I think it is very important to know how to use technology to… Continue Reading
The Benefits of Building a New Home
When I got my first house, it was 1998. My husband and I were still very young. We had no children, and we did not have a ton of money to spend on a house. However, even then I knew what I liked and I knew that I wanted space. We chose a house that… Continue Reading
For My Birthday, I’m Headed to Seattle to Hang with Microsoft
As previously mentioned I am very happy to be a 2013 Microsoft Office Ambassador. I have greatly enjoyed getting to know Office all over again. I love the changes and improvements that have been added to the suite since my days in tech support. The new interface is very pretty, and optimized to work great… Continue Reading
Sitterati iPhone App Review
Not too long ago I told you about Sitterati‘s new iPhone App which makes easy work of booking a babysitter. The app allows you to input sitters that you know, or find sitters based on friend’s recommendations. It makes an easier time of finding one than asking everyone that you know and making phone call after phone call, or posting on your Facebook wall asking “Who can babysit for me this Saturday?”… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Optimizing Images for the New Facebook Graph Search
I just mentioned in my post about Facebook Home, that the fine folks at Facebook are always changing things! Graph search launched recently which enables several things such as real text searching on Facebook. With this also comes the ability to optimize your website for Graph Search. Read more about what you can do to… Continue Reading
Sending my Thoughts & Prayers to Boston and Texas
Wow. What a crazy week here in the US. We have watched the events in Boston unfold with shock and disbelief. Although it was not as big of an event as 9-11, the impact is still real. I woke up this morning and turned on the news and it was like hearing the plot in… Continue Reading
Facebook Home for Android: What You Need to Know
Facebook is ALWAYS changing things. As soon as you get used to home something works, they change it. But this time, they have gone even further and developed a whole new experience for your smartphone. By now you have heard all about Facebook Home which launched a few days ago. It is the new *app*… Continue Reading
Guest Post: How to Take Advantage of a Virgin Media’s Super-Fast Wireless Broadband
Having a super-fast wireless network at home is not just a luxury anymore, it is an absolute necessity. More than 7 million homes in the UK enjoy wireless networks, and more people are switching to such networks every day. Almost every new network connection created in a home is a wireless network, connecting broadband internet… Continue Reading
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Deluxe Review
Let’s face it… Transformers are cool. They have been cool since I was a kid. I had several of the toys. Of course, now they have transformed (pun intended) and they are more than just little toys that we fight with to turn them robots to cars. Now they are a movement! Do I sound… Continue Reading
The Worst Computers of All Time
I was just talking with someone recently about old computers. In my post Computer Addiction Partly Explained, I showed my old Commodore 64, and my IBM PS/2 Model 80. Remember those??? There were some pretty interesting old computers back then that allows us to create those awesome BASIC programs before Windows came along. Others like a… Continue Reading
Guest Post: What to Expect from the Next Gen Consoles
Wondering what 2013 has in store for new gaming systems? We are hot off the announcements about the upcoming PS4. What else might we hear about? The guest post below tells us what to expect. Following the momentous success of the previous generation of games consoles, namely the Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3 and… Continue Reading
Great Tech Deals on Groupon Today
It has been a while since I have shared some awesome tech deals. But Groupon has several today that just might be too good to pass up! Happy Shopping! The Croods: Prehistoric Party! The Croods: Prehistoric Party! for Nintendo DS, 3DS, Wii, or Wii U (Up to 27% Off). Free Shipping and Free Returns.… Continue Reading
The Croods Wii Game + iTunes Gift Card Giveaway (2 winners)
Earlier this year I was invited to fly out to LA to get the inside scoop of the new movie, The Croods. Unfortunately I had to pass on the invite due to things going on at home. However, I can see by the buzz on the internet that the movie is great. I hope to be… Continue Reading
Introducing Solitaire Blitz for iOS
When it comes to addictive timed games, Popcap games is at the top fo the radar. They already have hits out there like the Beweled Series and Plants vs. Zombies. They keep us entertained. And they are constantly adding new games. I don’t usually play Facebook games. Facebook is enough of a distraction without adding games to… Continue Reading
Apps to Keep Track of Your Sports Teams While on the Go
March Madness is here. If you are a fan, you are probably obsessing over your favorite teams right now. Do you only follow sports during March Madness? If so, you are probably not alone. We all know that there are a lot of sports fans in the world. Some folks love every sport out there.… Continue Reading
Raising Digital Natives – My First Article for Chicago Parent Magazine
Although tech was not as widely in use when I was young, I still managed to become a techy from a young age. And I personally think I turned out OK. But, it seems that a lot of parents forget that knowing technology, and knowing it well can lead to an awesome career in IT,… Continue Reading
Master Lock Vault Gets You Organized for Tax Time
Tax time seems to be a stressful time for most. I know it is for me. Some have differing opinions on the hows and the whys of getting a tax refund. But, I enjoy getting mine, whether or not my money was simply loaned to the government . I still look forward to knowing that I… Continue Reading
Should You Install Spyware on Your Child’s Phone?
This subject comes up again and again. With times being what they are, parents want their children to be safe. However, if you have a teen, they want to feel a sense of maturity and privacy. So should you install nanny software, spyware, or parental controls? The answer may depend on the child. Children get… Continue Reading
The Winner of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Prize Pack is….
The winner is Erica C. See the original post and the Rafflecopter widget with announcement here. CONGRATULATIONS ERICA!! LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over 13 years. Twitter and Facebook. Kris figured out a while ago that she was destined to… Continue Reading
LeapFrog MyRobot Friend iOS App Review
I love games. I don’t like all games though. I love puzzle games that make me think. If you browse my iPad you would see that. And yes… I admit that some games that are created for kids are very enjoyable for adults too. I found that out when I sat down to write this… Continue Reading
Happy International Women’s Day
Yep, that’s right. It is! So to all of your women out there making strides HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!! There are so many inspiring women in my life. Honestly, a few years ago before become a blogger and before making my way on to the “scene” I would never have imagined so many women doing… Continue Reading
H&R Block At Home Premium Tax Giveaway + Tax Tips
Tax time is here. By now you have received all of your W2 forms, 1099 forms, mortgage interest statements, and everything else needed to do your taxes. But, have you gotten started on them? Or are you procrastinating like me? One thing that helps getting your taxes done quickly and correctly is having great tax… Continue Reading
Noodle.org Offers a Fast, Convenient Way to Find the Perfect School
Finding the perfect school, training program, classes, or online materials can be hard. We usually hit Google then sift through the hundreds of results. Or, we talk to friends and ask them what they think. What if there was a one stop shop for finding the perfect education? Noodle.org is a search engine for education.… Continue Reading
Guest Post: The Benefits of a Security Certificate
If you have a website for your business, security is very important. Quite often now we hear about websites being hacked. There are several things that you (or your webmaster) can do to provide extra security, creating a security certificate is one of those things. With the volume of Internet users continually rising and the… Continue Reading