“Opinion” collection
Explore expert editorial perspectives on the evolving relationship between technology, family life, and modern culture. These opinion pieces offer unique insights and personal reflections on industry trends from a veteran technologist and parent.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →January 6, 2016
Homido Provides VR Headsets Better than Cardboard & Less Expensive than Others
Looking for a budget-conscious yet comfortable & functional VR Headset for watching Virtual Reality & 3D content? My review of the Homido & Homido mini!
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December 18, 2015
Asking for Children’s Email Addresses in Stores – Bad Practice or Even Illegal?
Should brick & mortar stores be allow to ask for children's email addresses or should laws similar to COPPA apply? A concerned father's thoughts.
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December 16, 2015
How the Brydge Keyboard Transforms an iPad Mini into a MacBook
Review: the bluetooth-connected Brydge keyboard can transform an iPad Mini, Mini 2 or Mini 3 into a MacBook practically, and it even has backlit keys!
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December 10, 2015
HighTechDad’s 2015 Tech Gift Guide of Reviewed Products
This is HighTechDad's 2015 Tech Gift Guide of products that have been reviewed by Michael Sheehan (HighTechDad) during 2015.
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December 8, 2015
Parent & Child Drones, Drone Safety Tips & Parrot Bebop & MiniDrone Review
Review of the Parrot Bebop & MiniDrone as well as drone safety tips. The MIniDrone is ideal for learning & teaching while the Bebop is more advanced.
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December 7, 2015
I Almost Fell for this Google Docs Phishing Scam! Watch Out!
Watch out for this Google Docs Phishing Scam as it looks very legitimate. I almost fell for it. Here are the warning signs and what to look out for!
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November 30, 2015
Twelve South BookBook iPhone Case Review – Made For Book Lovers!
Review of the Twelve South BookBook iPhone case which looks like a vintage, antique book but provides protection and security to your iPhone.
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November 27, 2015
Ding Dong: Ring Doorbell Brings Wireless Video & Voice to your Door
Review of the Ring doorbell which gives you a motion detection video camera with 2-way voice dialog and a doorbell that rings anywhere you are connected.
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November 26, 2015
Sphero Ollie: Getting In Touch with your Rollie Pollie Dark Side
Review of the Sphero Ollie Darkside - a bluetooth controlled programmable robot that you can drive indoors and out. Do tricks, change colors, spin and more.
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November 24, 2015
PSA: Watch Out for United States Treasury Telephone Scam
Watch out for a telephone scam supposedly from the United States Treasury. It's not! Tips to avoid falling victim to a telephone scam.
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November 16, 2015
Review: Schlage Sense Secures your Door without Keys
Review of the Schlage Sense - an iOS-connected, motorized touch-screen security dead bolt with a backlight keypad.
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November 11, 2015
NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 WiFi Router Review: Fast Inside & Out
This is a review of the NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 WiFi Router is a top-of-the-line tri-band, 802.11ac, quad-stream, WiFi router with an active antenna array.
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