October 13, 2015

Don’t Restrict Your Child’s Smartphone, Instead Discover via Monitoring with AT&T Smart Limits
Instead of restricting children's smartphone usage, use AT&T Smart Limits to monitor and make discoveries for later discussion. Here's how.
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June 12, 2015

Motorola DROID Turbo Gray “Highlights” – Eliminating the “Gray”
Impressions of the Motorola DROID Turbo smartphone from the perspective of a dad who manages the tech in the household.
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March 2, 2015

iPhone 6S & 6S Plus Rumor Round-up
Curious about what the Apple iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus features may be? Here's a round up!
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December 24, 2014

Kids on Cell Phones Too Much? “Lock” Them in a Book #LifeHack
As like many other parents out there, my wife and I constantly battle with our kids about their cell phones and when it is ok to use them. If left to roam freely, I’m sure our kids would be glued to the tiny glowing screens 24/7 with bits of their mushy brain running out of their ear as they turned…
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March 31, 2014

Want to Dump your Smartphone Bill? Review of Scratch Wireless for Free Voice and Data Services
Many people have smartphones and even more have cellular phones, but most of us are locked into lengthy contracts in order to get data and voice services. A relatively new company launched in October of 2013, Scratch Wireless aims to provide smartphone services to those who don't want contracts, but who also want to minimize the amount they pay, ad hoc,…
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November 20, 2012

Add a 10X Physical Zoom to your iPhone or Smartphone
Camera phone technology has gotten pretty good over the past few years with some of the cameras on smartphones rivaling digital cameras. In fact, on the photo-sharing site Flickr, the iPhone was the number one camera source. It's much more convenient to carry one device around (a smartphone) than two (smartphone and digital camera). But sometimes, you really wish that…
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June 25, 2012

5 Tips on How To Make your Child Safer When Gaming Online
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 time was "go out and play" and off we would go, getting into trouble outside, coming back with scrapes, bloody knees and bruises, covered in dirt and physically exhausted. However,…
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May 30, 2012

10 Tips & Some Security & Privacy Tools for Setting Up Your Child’s First Smartphone
As part of The Digital Joneses study that I'm working on with other bloggers and with Trend Micro, one of our challenges is "Staying Connected on the Go." The study itself is one of online protection, privacy and security, using a variety of tools and software as well as tips and best practices provided by Trend Micro. This is the 4th…
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May 16, 2012

We’re NOT Shaving with a Motorola DROID RAZR, We’re Giving One Away! – “Mother’s Day Special” – Cast of Dads Podcast
While Mother's Day has come and gone, and yes, all of the Cast of Dads were able to plan ahead to treat the moms (and wives) of our lives to their special day, we do have a "Mother's Day Special" after the day went by. And, this episode marks a great milestone for the Cast of Dads - we have…
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April 23, 2012

Just How Weatherproof & Rugged is the Samsung Rugby Smart Android Smartphone? I Tested It Out!
You know that if you expose your smartphone to water, most likely, you are going to damage it. And, on top of that, you will probably void your warranty with your carrier. In many if not all smartphones, there are moisture indicators to determine if you accidentally dropped your phone into the sink or toilet. Usually, these are in the…
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April 12, 2012

Want to make your Draw Something Game even Better? Get a Stylish Stylus from Targus
I few weeks ago, I was introduced to the amazingly addictive drawing and word game called Draw Something. This game quickly rocketed to the #1 paid application position in the Apple App Store and has been holding steady ever since. It's a great app. You pair up with someone to play with and then you take turns trying to guess…
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April 4, 2012

Shopping for Smartphones Making You Feel Dumb? It’s a Walk in the Park!
Everything is going smart these days. We have smart TVs, smart cars and the most obvious one, smart phones. What really is the meaning of "smart?" Are these items actually "intelligent" or do you have to be "smart" to use them? I would say it is a mixture of the two. "Smart" phones are probably the most intriguing of the…
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