I am a bit late writing this because I just returned from (ironically) a technology trip. I was at dinner with AMD on Wednesday when I saw the news posted on Facebook. At first we hoped it was just another rumor, but I Googled and found the news posted on ABC News. Then, I headed over to… 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 ...
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* ...
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 Is your phone outdated?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 ...
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Microsoft + Bump Club & Beyond Panel – Top 5 Gadgets for Mom
Hopefully before you read this, you will read my Tail of the Bad Car Karma post to get the background on why I am writing this post. Although I probably would have written it anyway. As a busy mother, we have to deal with keeping schedules, running a household, working, and entertaining kids. We are… Continue Reading
Netflix Admits that They Goofed, But Not For What You Think
Back in July Netlflix announced that they would be raising prices. Basically doubling prices for some users. At the time, I was paying $9.99 for the streaming package + 1 DVD out at a time. The price change was to take affect on September 1, 2011. They split the streaming into two separate plans, each… Continue Reading
AMD Sets Record for Overclocking New 8-Core Processor + Giveaway
I remember back when I was a gamer, and I used to build computers, “Overclocking” was a big thing. Everyone wanted to make their processors work harder than they were supposed to to make their computers even faster. Well, overclocking did not go away. There are plenty out there that still do it! What is… Continue Reading
Moms Know Tech: Bump Club & Beyond Panel
If you are in the Chicago area, I invite you to come out to the Microsoft Store in Oakbrook this Saturday, September 17th to check out the Bumb Club & Beyond event. I’m speaking on a panel called Moms Know Tech. We will be sharing tips on gadgets, organization, family safety and more! It is… Continue Reading
Tech Companies Make an Impression at BlogHer 2011
As you know, earlier this month I attended BlogHer 2011 in beautiful San Diego, CA. One of the things that I noticed there is that tech companies had a strong presence again this year. I am not surprised at all. It is suspected. After all, we know that women play a huge part in household… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Top Five Fun And Creative Online Activities For Kids
Keeping your children entertained during the summer holidays can be very expensive. Trips to football matches, zoos and amusement parks can soon add up. With this in mind, many families are looking at cheaper ways to entertain their children without breaking the bank. So, if you too are looking at cheaper ways to entertain your… Continue Reading
Payfirma Releases Mobile Payment App for iPhone
This post brought to you by Payfirma. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my many side-jobs is as a photographer. And one of my gimmicks is to take on-site photos, print them, and have them in the customers hands in minutes. I usually do very well on these jobs. However, I have missed out… Continue Reading
Cisco Videoscape: Lose the Cable + a 2nd $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
I talk all the time about possibly getting rid of cable TV completely. But, I’ve been scared. Scared that I would not have enough to watch. I already stream all the time from the 2 most popular online services. But, what if there is some awesome movie coming on cable that I want to see??… Continue Reading
Are Jobs in IT Really Booming?
Earlier today I was listening to the Prez (aka President Barack Obama) talk on a local Chicago radio station. One of the things that he talked about is how the unemployment rate is going down. No, it is still not good, but it is going down (supposedly). When I hear about something like this I… Continue Reading
Five Gadgets to Wow Dad This Father’s Day
I was asked by Alicia over at EntwinedCommunity to do a guest post for Father’s Day. I wrote Five Gadgets to Wow Dad This Father’s Day. I chose: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 HTC Evo 3D Apple iPad 2 Xbox 360 + Kinect Samsung SH100 Wi-Fi Camera Click here to read the post. … Continue Reading
Do You Need Satellite Internet?
I am lucky enough to have what I consider to be a great internet connection. I have had very few problems. It is pretty fast and reliable. But, I have to admit… that was one of the things that I checked on when I was searching for a new house a while back. There were… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Choosing the Right Laptop for College
My kids are young and I have LOOONG way to go on this one, but that does not mean that I don’t think about it. I often think about the fact (God Willing) that I will have 4… 4…4!!!!! kids in college at the same time. The boys are 3 years behind the girls, but… Continue Reading
Do You Email with Your Kids?
Thank you to Yahoo! Mail for sponsoring this post about staying connected. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. My girls are 8. Not too long ago I setup email accounts for them both. I made sure to enable the parental controls. And… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Why Where You Are Matters More than Ever
I listen to many people complain about location based programs in cell phones, on Facebook, and Foursquare. There seem to be a lot of paranoid people out there. Just remember, you can turn it off. But, sometimes such services have a very good use. In the news recently was the story of the guy that… Continue Reading
Samsung Coast to Coast Photo Outing Pics are Up! Check Them Out
As I wrote about before, I got the very cool chance to hang out with Samsung to try out and promote their great new camera, the SH 100. This is a pocket camera, but WOW! After spending a few hours with it in downtown Chicago, I was VERY impressed. The camera is easy to use… Continue Reading
Guest Post: HDMI Cables
You probably realize that your new TV connects to your new Bluray player with an HDMI cable. But do you know what that means? Some of you can probably ramble off the importance of the quality that you get when using HDMI, and the rest of you are probably saying “Huh?” The below guest post… Continue Reading
Traveling Abroad this Summer? Need Mobile Broadband?
We are all getting used to having internet wherever we go. Between smartphones that give us access to email, mobile broadband via USB, Mi-Fis, and FREE Wi-Fi in coffee shops and cafes, we are always connected. And if you are in business, this is almost a must. Deals are made which leads to money being… Continue Reading
What Was the Best Email You’ve Ever Received?
Thank you to Yahoo! Mail for sponsoring this post about staying connected. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. Email, email, email. I admit that I am addicted to my email. Besides other social media channels it is my connection to the… Continue Reading
Expand Your Home Viewing with Cisco Videoscape
Over the next 4-5 weeks I will be teaming up with Cisco (yes, I know… the same people that just got rid of the beloved Flip) to bring you some exciting promotions and news and on new Cisco product, Videoscape. You probably know that I’ve been toying with the idea of ditching cable for quite… Continue Reading
Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Security Camera Review
Home Security – it is something that we all think about. If you don’t, you should. There are many, many different ways to protect your home. Many homeowners have alarm systems that can alert them to a break-in, fire, or even carbon monoxide poisoning. But what about actually being able to SEE what is going… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Cloud Computing… What’s The Forecast Up There?
Cloud Computing… it is something that we hear a lot about. But, do we actually know what it means? Most do. Some don’t. Last year, my 4 year old boys participated in a project with Accenture on Cloud Computing where they actually got paid to be in front of the camera to share what they… Continue Reading
Planning to get a New Smartphone? Sell Your Old One
Technology is ever-changing. And I would say that sell phones are probably the fastest. Every month there are rumors about the new phones coming out soon. And although most cell contracts tie us in for 2 years, some of us just can’t wait and update our phones as often as we change our underwear. Well,… Continue Reading
Spring Cleaning Twitter Party with AMD & AMD Moms! GREAT Prizes!
Please join Advanced Micro Devices and the AMD Moms for a Twitter Happy Hour where we will be discussing ways to ensure your technology is running efficiently and cleaned up for spring! What: Spring Cleaning Twitter Party with AMD & AMD Moms! When: Wednesday, May 4 at 8 – 9 p.m. EST Who: Everyone! Starting… Continue Reading
MSI AE2050 All-In-One PC Review
The family computer. It’s the center of the home. It’s quite common now for that to be a focal point in the kitchen, family room, or some other central area in the house. So, you want something attractive, fun, and useful to everyone. Also, you probably want something that does not take up a lot… Continue Reading
Cisco Discontinuing the Flip???
Not sure how I missed this announcement a couple of days ago. I found out about it from ShePosts.com. Apparently Cisco is the the mist of rebuilding and changes (this happens a lot in the IT world, doesn’t it?) What surprises me most about this news is that new models were just released not that… Continue Reading
Is Your Account Data Really Safe?
In the past week or so I have gotten emails from several services stating that my email address may have been shared with spammers. We are assured that no financial information was shared, blah blah blah… but I may get more spam as a result. All of the companies affected use the email service provider Epsilon…. Continue Reading
Guest Post: Top Men’s Gadgets for 2011
Technology is ever-changing. Every time we get something new and shiny, something else newer and shinier is just about the corner. Like the Best Buy commercial. It doesn’t exaggerate much. The below article tells us about some of the rumored gadgets set to be out later this year. Most of these we have heard about already. Even… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Eight Major Computer Viruses from Our Past
Computer viruses – no one likes them. No one wants to deal with them. But yet, somewhere someone is always writing them. Well, it keeps the virus scanner companies in business at least. Being in IT I have dealt with my share of viruses. I remember the last 4 on this list. At least 2… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Using Online Backup Services to Protect and Manage Your Data
As you all know by now, data backups are very important to me. This morning over on Mom Blog Magazine, a post on the subject, Online Backup and Storage Options to Protect Your Data was published. I wrote the post on Monday. So, it was quite ironic when the below post was presented to me as… Continue Reading