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
Category Archives: technology
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spotted at CES 2013: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review
One of the things drawing the biggest hype at CES was the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Is it phone? Tablet? Phablet? Whichever you choose to call it as far as I’m concerned the Galaxy Note 2 is the best thing since sliced bread. LOL! It was released in Fall 2012 and has been gaining traction… Continue Reading
Protect Your Tax Time Documents with the #FellowsInc 73Ci Paper Shredder
This post brought to you by Fellowes. All opinions are 100% mine. Many of us have already received our W2s and 1099 forms, etc. to get started on the 2013 tax season. This can mean sorting through a lot of documents, forms, and check stubs. These are all sensitve documents full of personal information. While… Continue Reading
IOGEAR Wireless HD Digital Kit Review + Giveaway
I love being able to stream movies around my house. It certainly helps with keeping four kids entertained. I have a variety of devices that get the job done. But what happens when the device that you want to stream from is connected to another TV in the home? Do you go through the trouble… Continue Reading
Welcome to the New Office 2013 & Office 365
As mentioned before, in my previous life I was a Help Desk Rep and PC/Mac Support technician. One of my primary responsibilities was installing, supporting, troubleshooting, and even providing training for Microsoft Office. I think I started using Office on version 4.2. I started heavy use in 1995 with Office 95. I had a secretarial job at… Continue Reading
Tech & Gadgets in the Bedroom
There used to be a time when we did not have to worry about whether or not to allow gadgets in our bedrooms. There was a time when we may not have even have televisions in our bedroom. There are some people that still don’t. Then there are some of us that play with our… Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Laptop Computer
Deciding to buy a laptop can be an overwhelming experience. Everyone around has advice. Some people will tell you things like “Don’t waste your money on a PC, buy a Mac.” Others will tell you “Intel is better than AMD”, then when you ask them why, they have no idea. HA! The truth is that… Continue Reading
I’m Heading to Vegas for CES! What Do You Want to Hear About?
My first thought is YAYYY!!! Then Ahhhh. Then holy moly my to do list!!! I leave in just a few days and I swear I am NOT ready. Although December started out good, by mid-December I was EXHAUSTED!! And it showed. Sometimes you just need to slow down, right? After being lazy for the past… Continue Reading
Get Your Home Ready for the New Year
I have this thing with date milestones. When I know that there is a holiday coming, or a special date, I think about things that I want to get done by that date. Knowing that New Years Eve is coming in a few days makes me think about things to do around the house. I… Continue Reading
The IMAX Movie Experience
Everyone loves a good movie. With technology being what it is today, and with the ease of being able to rent movies, or stream them on our devices, people probably don’t go to the movie theater as much as they used to. Plus when you have young kids, getting to the *show* is not as easy, or… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Five Creative Projects to Do With Toner Cartridges You Can’t Recycle
One of the things that I do NOT miss about working in an office environment is changing massive toner cartridges in the huge laser printer. It seemed like they always needed to be changed when trying to print to something in a hurry. LOL. And then we would pack them in the recycle box and… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Getting a Kid Friendly Computer
There is a lot to think about when choosing a new laptop or computer, especially if you will be getting one that will be used by your children. Parents want computers for their kids that are easy to use, have different parental controls, and can help teach children how to properly use a computer. There… Continue Reading
Motorola Wine, Cheese, & Tech Recap + More About the Photon Q
Wine, Cheese, & Tech As previously mentioned I recently hosted a fun evening full of tech talk and wine for several friends to discuss the awesomeness that is the Motorola Photon Q. Weather may have gotten the best of some, but it turned out great. It was a small, intimate group so that left us… Continue Reading
Google Voice SMS Displaying Random Numbers For Users
This morning I discovered an interesting issue. I sent 2 texts to my BF using the Google Voice website. A few minutes later he called and asked if I got his reply. I said “no”. He also asked “How many phones do you have over there?” Apparently each text came to him from a different… Continue Reading
CDW Data Storage Solutions for Small Business
This post brought to you by CDW. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are a techy or a business owner at all, you are sure to know the acronym CDW. CDW is known for being a tech store full of goodies such as computers, printers, monitors, and other computer accessories. But, do you know what the… Continue Reading
Nurture Your Child’s Education with Tech Toys
There is always chatter about whether or not our children are being exposed to too many electronics. Well, as a techy myself from a VERY early age I will say no. Of course when I was a young child there were no iPhones, iPads, or other smartphones. But, I did have an Atari gaming system.… Continue Reading
5 Technology Items to Get Your College Student Headed in the Right Direction
Although my children are still young, I have a few close friends that have just sent their kids off to college. I have listened to them weep tears of joy and sadness. I have also been here to give advice when it came time to shop. You want to make sure that your college student… Continue Reading
Take a Momentary Lapse in Time with Intel w/ Giveaway
Photography is a huge part of our lives now. Not only are many of us toting DSLR cameras or pocket cameras, with the advances in smartphone cameras everyone is now snapping pics… all the time. And for good reason. We love to save our memories, and we love to share them. Photography sites are popular… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Is Cloud Phone Service too Expensive for You?
I am a big fan of VoIP phone service for a long time. I love the idea of having one number that can follow me all over. And I love being able to access my call log and voice mail from my computer. Are you wondering if it is right for you? The below guest… Continue Reading
Philips Citiscape Downtown & Underground Review
I have tried out quite a few headphones and I admit that I prefer earbuds instead of large over the ear headphones. Why? Because over the ear ones can be large, bulky and heavy. After wearing them for a while I start to feel enclosed. LOL! I was sent a pair of Philips Citiscape headphones… Continue Reading
Guest Post: The Best Cloud Services for College Students
I have told you before about how I feel about cloud based storage services. It is an awesome invention that has really come a long way. I use a variety of services to house my files so that I can get to them whenever I need to. The below guest post talks about why cloud… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Luxury Gadgets That Help Out Around the Home
We talk about gadgets quite often. But I don’t usually post about high-end, ridiculous, luxury gadgets that you would probably only have in your home if you are very well off. The following guest post helps the mind wander there… and beyond. As technology enhances our lives more than ever before, luxury designers have been getting… Continue Reading
HP Envy 23 All-in-One Computer Review
The family computer… it used to be a big box that sat on top of the desk, with an even bigger CRT monitor on top. The monitor was probably only 15″. Well, this is unless you were lucky enough to eventually upgrade to a 21″ CRT monitor. And with the 21″ weighing over 40lbs, that… Continue Reading