Mobile phones are an essential part of modern living allowing us to communicate with friends and family whilst on the move, but as your family grows costs can get prohibitive. We want our children to have access to a phone, if only for emergencies, but the cost of all those contracts can soon mount up…. Continue Reading
The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
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The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ago and I have never… Continue Reading
Join Me for the Intel What About Me Twitter Party
Have you ever wondered how your social media presence is viewed by others? If asked what you tweet about, do you actually know? How about your Facebook statuses? Are they consistently about the same thing? If you were able to analyze it… you may just be surprised. Intel’s What About Me tool does just that…. Continue Reading
Treat.com Dinner Recap + Giveaway Winner
Before I talk about the awesome dinner, let me announce the winner of the 1 year Treat.com VIP account. This enables you to send 100 cards w/ stamps (domestic only). The winner is Jill Lear. Congrats Jill! I will be in touch. As previously mentioned on Tuesday night I hosted 9 other awesome Chicago area… Continue Reading
momAgenda Home Office Edition Review + Giveaway
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. You may be thinking about what you want to get your mom, or you may be thinking about what you want for yourself. Moms love pretty things. And moms need to be organized. I have already confessed my addiction for pretty notepads and planners. So, my connection to momAgenda makes… Continue Reading
My Ideal *Treat* For Mother’s Day + Quick Giveaway from Treat.com
Tonight I am hosting a dinner for myself and 9 blogger friends here in Chicago to celebrate Mother’s Day. The dinner is brought to us courtesy of Treat.com and my friends at Flavor 180. Why? Because moms deserve to be treated of course! What would be your ideal treat for Mother’s Day? On the news… Continue Reading
Teaching Your Kids About Web Safety & Secure Passwords
My girls just made nine a couple of weeks ago. They are at the perfect age to become less interested in toys and more interested in computers. Actually that is not entirely true. They have been interested in computers for quite a while. And my boys are following in their footsteps. They are all tech… Continue Reading
For Mother’s Day How About Helping Mom Sell on eBay?
Last week I went to visit my mother. She had asked me to come and hang out for a while after taking my kids to school. Since I had a few other things to do in the city anyway, I did. Usually I rush home to work because I feel guilty out having fun during… Continue Reading
Is Your Company Using Social Media?
As I sit and watch Twitter, meet brands and interact with them both online and in person I have developed my own favorite list of companies that get social media. There are those out there that realize that if they are not involved in social media, they are missing the party boat. Social Media is… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Tablets, Laptops, and Smartphones—Which Would You Rather
If you have some money burning a hole in your pocket, you might be thinking about what shiny new gadget you want to spend it on. While some of us may know exactly what we want, others of us may go back and forth decided where to get the most bang for our buck, or… Continue Reading
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient – the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I am really interested in… Continue Reading
Pantech Burst on AT&T Smartphone Review
In the world of smartphones there are many names that come to mind when you think about the top contenders in the smartphone market. Pantech is not usually one of those names. However, the Pantech Burst is definitely a great Android Smartphone worthy of taking on some of the big names. The first thing unique… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Five Reasons Why All PCs Need Asset Tags
In my many years of IT one of the things that we did to keep computers safe was to affix asset tags to company owned laptops to make inventory easier and to deter theft. The tags contain a unique number that can be scanned to bring up a variety of information about the system. … Continue Reading
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard so that it would work… Continue Reading
SunVPN VPN Service Review
In my many years of desktop and server support at a University we very often had to setup VPN for staff and faculty to work from home. Why? Because a large university network that is not well protected is an open invitation for hackers. Sure, businesses use firewalls and other protection, but sometimes it is… Continue Reading
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was “Wow… now THAT is a powerhouse machine!” And it lives up to my expectations…mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6″ screen, speaker *bar* nestled under the LCD, and… Continue Reading
Am I the Only One Not Addicted to Pinterest?
I really feel like I did not get the memo. Yes, I have a Pinterest Account. But, if you look at my page you will see there is not much there. Why? I am not sure. I don’t really get the whole “OMG…. I lose hours a day browsing Pinterest” thing. And you know what?… Continue Reading
AllClients.com for Online Client Management
Now that I am running my own full-time business exclusively I have to start thinking about promoting, generating leads, and getting business. Right now I am still in the organization and discover stage. I am looking for ways to cut back distractions, streamline my workflow, and of course… get more clients. I recently started using… Continue Reading
Samsung Rugby Smart Smartphone Giveaway from AT&T!
You just read my review of the Samsung Rugby Smart (and maybe watched the video). Did you think to yourself “Wow, that is a phone that I need!”? Is your phone outdated? Has it been damaged? Do some functions not work? Is anything taped together? Or do you just like shiny new toys? If you… Continue Reading
Samsung Rugby Smart Review + My Smartphone Horror Story
Enter to win a Samsung Rugby Smart. We all have at least one smartphone horror story. That time when your 2 year old dunked your phone in the toilet. Or, when your dog slobbed all over it. Why is it that these horror stories usually involve water? For me, my horror story involved a parking… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Find a Used Car Using the Motors App
If you are in the UK and looking for a used car, there’s an app for that! The below post tells us all about it. When seeking out the best used car available, it’s important not to put limitations on your search. The modern used car buyer needs a readily available motors application that… Continue Reading
$7.50 for a $15 iTunes Gift Card
I always have my eyes open for this deal. Spend only $7.50 and get a $15 iTunes gift card. That is 50% off and well worth it! Load up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with a few new apps. Or, give it as a gift. Unfortunately this deal is available to new Saveology subscribers… Continue Reading
Millennial Media Named as Top Business to Watch in Maryland
With the economy the way it has been for the past 3 years or so it is refreshing to hear about businesses doing well. It gives us a bit of hope that things can and will get better. We are used to hearing or reading press releases about companies laying off workers, closing stores or… Continue Reading
Members Unite Helps Fund Charity Projects
Thank you to Members Unite for sponsoring this post and sparking a creative discussion with children about the importance of giving. Visit MembersUnite.com for a simple, interactive, fun way to fund amazing projects every single month! 100% of your monthly contribution goes to the winning projects. I was selected for this opportunity by Clever Girls Collective. My girls are 8… Continue Reading
The Bully Project: IRL and Online Bullying Needs to Stop
Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. We hear quite a bit about the subject of bullying in the news. It is nothing new. Bullying has been around since kids have been around, which is well… forever. Each year about… Continue Reading
Yes, Macs CAN get Viruses Too!
You have probably heard by now that there is a nasty Mac virus going around today. The BackDoor.Flashback.39 has already affected up to 600,000 Mac computers today. Wow. I used to have many people that boasted about the greatness of Macs and how they do not get viruses or problems. At the time I was… Continue Reading
5 Tips for Striking a Balance in Social Media
If you catch this post in time you can catch me on tonight with Chris Curtis on Tech Tuesday at 7pm EST covering this subject. Click the link in her post to listen live. Remember when the only real site out there considered a social media site was Myspace? We all thought it was so… Continue Reading
Houzz Ideabook: 20 Fun, Unique iPhone Cases
I am addicted to dressing up my gadgets. My cell phone is no exception. If you have an iPhone I would bet that you have some type of case on it. But, what does your case say about you? Check out the below cool cases. Guest Picks: Twenty Fun, Unique iPhone Cases Houzz- Kitchen Remodel,… Continue Reading
How to Buy a Shiny New Gadget on eBay
We all love shiny new gadgets. And sometimes there is that one that you just can’t quite bring yourself to buy. Usually this is because of the price. But guess what? You can have what you want. Use eBay! Now I don’t necessarily mean scour eBay for the gadget, although that is certainly a viable… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Protect Your Phone With the Top Security Apps of 2012
You protect your computer why not your smart phone? You have Norton Antivirus for your laptop. You ensure to back up all of your data on your computer using an external hard drive. So why the heck wouldnít you protect your iPhone, Android phone, or make sure the wireless internet network you were surfing on… Continue Reading