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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Taking My Love of ChicaLogic Products to the Next Level
I have posted before about how much I believe in ChicaLogic Products. I was first “befriended” by them back in October 2009. I have had the opporunity to test and review their 2 products, ChicaPC-Fix and ChicaPC-Shield on several occasions. Both have saved one of my computers more than once. So, when ChicaLogic approached me… Continue Reading
Tips from Avast for Protecting Your Computer + Sony eReader Giveaway
As you know already, I am a huge advocate for computer protection, cleaning, and virus prevention. It is soooo important! Otherwise you can lose very valuable data, photos, and more. So, make taking care of your computer a regular part of your routine. Some think that they need to spend boatloads of money on computer… Continue Reading
ChicaLogic’s Mother’s Day BOGO Deal
I have been talking a lot lately about spring cleaning not only your home, but your PC as well. Well, Mother’s Day is coming up. And I bet your mom probably does not have the newest and fastest state of art computer like you do. If this is true, you can help speed up her… Continue Reading
KitchenHub Family Organizer Review
Those who know me, or read one of the many sites that I write for, know that I LOOOOVE my Google Calendar. It keeps me where I need to be, when I need to be there. I will usually argue with someone who tries to convince me to use something else. However, I recently agreed… Continue Reading
ChicaPC-Shield Review + Giveaway
The ladies at ChicaLogic have done it again. I posted before about how ChicaPC-Fix saved my laptop by cleaning it up. Well, guess what? I don’t know what I did, but I had to do that again the other day. I think that I must have come across something really bad on the web when… Continue Reading
BitDefender Wants to Give You a BMW!
Yes, you read that right! BitDefender is doing big things in social media promotions. The latest promotion is a Facebook contest in which you could win fabulous prizes. Prizes include tablet PCs, laptops, smart phones, and more. The grand prize is a BMW 3 series car! I don’t know about you, but I could use… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day: Today is Clean Out Your Computer Day
It’s that time of year again. Today is Clean Out Your Computer Day. What better time to show your computer some love than on Valentine’s Day? Just like last year, System Mechanic wants to help you get your computer running at top speeds. According to System Mechanic, a new study released last week found that, “Nine in… Continue Reading
ChicaPC-Fix Review + Giveaway
As the New Year approaches and you promise yourself that you are going to do a whole bunch of things that you put off before, I would bet money that at least some of you have “Take better care of my computer” listed. This could include backups, virus protection, spyware checking and more. This should… Continue Reading
BitDefender safego application for Facebook
Personal security is an important issue whether locking the doors to your home, relying on your car’s security system to deter intruders, or ensuring you computer’s antivirus protection is up to date. With all of the recent news about Facebook privacy, it is even important to safeguard your social network from prying eyes and e-threats…. Continue Reading
Are You a Chica with Logic?
I like to think that I am! Seriously though, I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Lori Raygoza, creator of Chicalogic, a cool website and service to help you destress your PC. Chicalogic can scan your computer for registry errors, cleaning up remants of programs long gone to make your PC run faster. I recently did… Continue Reading
BitMoms & BitDefender Provide a Lesson on Different Ways to Save Files
August signifies the winding down of summer and the fresh school year. This year as you shop for back to school items, check your family computer to ensure that your antivirus software is current and can safeguard your machine from potential viruses that can come from opening infected files at home and school. These days,… Continue Reading
Protect your computer from viruses like you protect yourself!
I think we are all guilty of getting busy and dealing with life and letting some of our computer maintenance tasks take the background or move to the bottom of the list. But we really should be sure that our computers are protected like we protect ourselves and our families from getting sick. This means… Continue Reading
Microsoft, why do you have to change everything??
I have worked in IT for over 13 years. One of the things that we have constantly have to deal with is training. Not just any training, but training for Microsoft Office, over and over again. I have constantly said, and I quote “Why in the heck does Microsoft have to completely change the look… Continue Reading
Join me on BitMoms and get SWAG!!
I am teaming up with BitDefender and BitMoms to bring you content all about keeping our computers, ourselves, and especially our children safe on the internet. The BitMoms community is pretty new, so let’s help them built it! There are great benefits to joining the community and the blog network such as customized content, conference… Continue Reading
Giveaway: Corel Digital Studio 2010 & Discount Code
I had the opportunity to review Corel Digital Studio 2010. For years, even before I started making $$ taking pics, I loved creating things with photos just for the grandparents, friends, or myself. I have tried a few programs to do this so I was happy to add Corel to the mix. I think I had an… Continue Reading