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
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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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
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
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
Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft with Reputation.com
With tax time 2012 upon us it is more important than ever to protect ourselves against identity theft. Over the next month or so you are going to hear a lot from me about protecting yourself online. Reputation.com is one service that specializes in protecting us and educating us about protecting our online data. With… Continue Reading
Desk Covered in Sticky Notes? Check out Evernote Instead
This is a revision of a post that was originally posted on April 15, 2011 on Mom Blog Magazine. As I got ready to head off on yet another trip yesterday, I decided that I was going to take advantage of the Wi-Fi offered on my flight and get some work done. But guess what??… Continue Reading
Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder Review
I have mentioned before that i do quite a bit of photography. As part of that I create slideshows. Slideshows are very, very popular at events like family reunions, birthday parties, wedding receptions, and class reunions. There is always laughter, and ooohs and ahhhs in the crowd as people watch old photos of themselves or… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Spotify top 10 App Review
By now we have all heard of Spotify. Spotify is a music app that allows you to share your music with your Facebook friends, and even create playlist to showcase you favorite songs that kids can access. I signed up a while ago, but I admit that I have not taken much time to play… Continue Reading
Did You Know that Kids Can be Affected by Identity Theft?
Identity theft in some form affects tons and tons of people each year. But did you know that it can affect kids as well? And this is whether or not your child has a social security number. Child ID Theft happens when *shady characters* as I like to call them research and find either a… Continue Reading
Microsoft Helps You Stay Connected in Winter Weather + Sweepstakes
Well, I have said it before… we are having a very mild winter here in Chicago. Weird, eh? My new saying is “Well it is 2012 after all.” But, we might still be in for it. You just never know. Here in Chicago, when things get really, really bad weather wise it is not unusual… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Type. Think. Edit. Think. Post!
Oh the power of the internet… because of social media I have met and interacted with so many awesome, smart people. And I have made SO many new friends. One of those awesome friends is the fab Chris Curtis. I have had the pleasure of being a guest on Chris’s radio show, Tech Tuesday, a… Continue Reading
Emma.com – A New Marketplace for Moms
As a mother it is great to connect with other moms to exchange info, talk about the whoas of motherhood (yes.. there are some), get together for playdates, or even swap and sell baby items that we no longer need. The main problem with this is knowing who to trust. We all use the internet… Continue Reading
U.S. Senate, the Internet Does Not Need Censorship
I told a friend last night that I was not “going black” today because I tend to stay out of political issues. However, that does not mean that I don’t have something to say about it. We live in the United States. *Supposedly* one of the big deals about this is that we have free… Continue Reading
Subscribe to my FREE Tech Tip of the Day Newsletter
Technology is always evolving. And as it does there is always more to learn. I decided to start a newsletter to share one awesome technology related tip per day to expand your tech skills (and mine). This might include anything from iPhone to Android, or social media to blogging. Anything particular you want me… Continue Reading
Bipper bSafe Safety App Review
Earlier today my mom called to tell me about a couple of alarming things on the news. In one story, a man was attacked by 2 pit bulls while jogging through the park. The same park where I used to play as a kid. In another report, a young lady was brutally attacked by a… Continue Reading
Does Your Work Area Show Your Inner Geek?
I have written before about the fact that I used to be an avid computer builder. I started it because I wanted to learn how to do it. And, at the time it was a lot more reasonable to build a computer than to go out and buy one. Over the years the prices of… Continue Reading
Google Friend Connect is Going Away
Google Friend Connect (GFC) was the cute little box over there in the sidebar —–> that is similar to a Facebook LIKE box. GFC allows readers to ‘sign-in’ or join a blogging site. This basically just shows that they like you. And, they will see your blog listed in their account if they log into… Continue Reading
LiveOn Remembers For You
Do you remember when you had your first child (or 2) and you were very good about keeping track of milestones, etc. in the nice little book that you got at your baby shower? Well as time went on you probably made less and less entries. And poor child #3 did not have a book… Continue Reading
Super Power Your Website with LivePerson
Customer support via social media is a big thing these days. There are several companies that have presences on Twitter, Facebook, and now even Google+. But, just because you have a presence on a social media site it does not mean that you should neglect your own business website. If a customer visits your website… Continue Reading
Have You Setup a Google Plus Page for Your Blog? I Did.
I did it a few days ago. It was super easy. Almost too easy. Once pages are setup, some have expressed difficulty in figuring out how to switch between your own profile and your page profile. I admit that they need to make this option more prominent. On your main page, there is a little… Continue Reading
My Paypal Debit Card Got Hacked
I started writing this post a few days ago with the title “Have You Been Affected by Identity Theft?” It was saved in my Drafts. When I got home today and settled in, I changed into my jammies and curled up on the couch and decided to log into my PayPal account. And I was… Continue Reading
Introducing Digital Folio Comparison-Shopping App
With Christmas right around the corner a lot of us have shopping on the brain. And if you are anything like me you want to make sure that they get the best price on items that you are purchasing. I do a lot of online shopping because it it SO much easier than fighting crowds… Continue Reading
Netflix Kills Qwikster Plan Due to Customer Feedback
WOW!!! So, it is nice when a company realizes that by changing some things, they make their customers very unhappy. Just got this email from Netflix: Dear Kristile,It is clear that for many of our members two websites would make things more difficult, so we are going to keep Netflix as one place to go… Continue Reading
Revamping an Old Computer
I have mentioned before how I used to be a “chronic-upgrader”. I would build my own computer, and then constantly upgrade it every few months when something new came out. This was before I had kids, a huge mortgage, and other bills and I could afford to spend money on new computer parts over and over. It… Continue Reading
Fooz Kids Makes Web Browsing Safe
Thank you to Fooz Kids for providing me with an All-In-One pack to review. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. Web safety is a huge concern of mine when it comes to my kids. I do not want my kids to wander across anything that there little… Continue Reading
Did You Get that Computer Ready For Back To School Yet?
I already wrote about a few things about Getting Your Slow Computer Ready For Back to School. Did you do it? Did you do it? No? Well, what are you waiting for? If you procrastinated, take advantage of this great deal from Chicalogic. Buy ChicaPC-Shield and get ChicaPC-Fix FREE! That is only $24.95 for… Continue Reading
Fotobounce for Windows Review
As a photographer, I spend a lot of time organizing, editing, and printing photos for my customers. This has to be done. But, in my personal life my photos usually sit on my computer neglected because I just do not feel like dealing with the editing, uploading, and emailing to get them out to friends… Continue Reading
Keep Your Family Organized with an AboutOne.com Giveaway
The hot topic right now is indeed back to school. My kids are in their 3rd week back. I just talked about needing to remember teachers, classes, field trips, gym dates, etc. Ugh! It is SO hard to keep up with 4 kids. It really is. And they are still young, but I keep thinking… Continue Reading
Getting Your Slow Computer Ready for Back to School
Computers are kind of like homes. Just imagine a closet where you keep stashing things in your way because company is coming. You keep throwing stuff in, then every now and then you remember that you put something in there, you go and get it out, but you do not clear the rest of the… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Prioritizing your Film Rentals with LOVEFiLM
I am all about saving money on cable bills by watching online content. We have had a post before about LOVEFilM. It’s a great place to watch movies. Learn more below. LOVEFiLM is great. Not only do they have all the best titles and plenty of free movies online without downloading but their website… Continue Reading