“General” collection
Access a diverse collection of miscellaneous technology reviews, specialized DIY tool assessments, and unique lifestyle articles. From niche electrical equipment to general digital organization tips, this section covers the broad spectrum of a tech-focused life.
How To Create a Bootable Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8)
As many people know, Apple's new Operating System, OS 10.8 - a.k.a. "Mountain Lion," is officially available for purchase and download. Just head over to the Apple App Store on…
Dropcam HD is the Ultimate Home Monitoring Webcam Now with
Almost two years ago, I reviewed a new wireless webcam that I felt was a clear winner, especially for families - the Dropcam. It was by far the easiest to…
Technology & Style Drive the 2012 Ford Edge Limited Edition
I have been test driving Fords for a few years now and I see an evolution happening. Not only are the autos becoming more stylish, the technology driving them is…
How to Use Olympic Gymnastics Scoring to Get Your Kids
There is a lot of excitement in my house with the coming 2012 Olympics in London, mainly because my 10-year-old daughter is a competitive gymnast. We watched the women's gymnastics…
A Vacation on Wheels! Review of the 2012 Volvo C70
Test driving cars is truly a lot of fun and only over the past couple of years has it become regular content on HighTechDad.com. For me, I believe that cars…
Parents Beware: Instagram & Kik Messenger Are A Dangerous Combination
Over the past few years, I have written about security and safety for the family, especially when it comes to protecting your kids from online predators and social bullies. My…
How To Set the Default Address Book in Microsoft Outlook
I recently got a new computer at my work and got Microsoft Outlook 2010 installed on it. However, I kept running into problems as I was trying to send emails…
Review of the 2012 Nissan Juke – A “Peppy” Crossover
The 2012 Nissan Juke is a pretty unique car. It has a crossover styling and Nissan bills it as "the bold urban sport crossover." And they aren't kidding. The Juke…
5 Tips on How To Make your Child Safer When
Just the other day, I was talking to someone about how playtime has changed since when we were children. The line that my parents used to say all of the…
Laughter is the Best Medicine, Especially When We Recorded Cast
We all know that laughing is healthy. It's good for both the heart and the soul. Well, in the Father's Day (or should I say Daddy's Day) Episode #52 ("Laugh…
