July 2, 2013

“It Can Wait” – A Public Service Announcement Video from HighTechDad & Daughter
Last month, I announced my participation in the "It Can Wait" campaign designed to promote awareness at how dangerous it is to text and drive. I honestly don't understand why people feel the need to become even more distracted as they drive. So, to highlight the dangers of texting (and driving), I decided to enlist the help of my youngest…
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May 10, 2013

Wake Up! Mother’s Day is Almost Here!
In case you didn't know it already, Mother's Day is right around the corner. Heads up to daughters and sons everywhere, it's time to think about the person who hopefully nurtured you through the developing stages of your life and has provided you with ongoing support and unwavering love. However, I think it is important to not just think about…
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May 7, 2013

How To Easily Remove, Install & Replace an Apple iPhone 4S Battery (Video)
I'm such a heavy user of my Apple iPhones that it really seems like about a year after I get one, I'm doing a how-to article on replacing the iPhone's battery. I now have an iPhone 4S and this past weekend, I replaced the battery. Other smartphone users may scoff at the fact that Apple has made their hardware quite…
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April 26, 2013

Comfortable, No-Frills, Good Performing, Family SUV – 2013 GMC Acadia Review
The 2013 GMC Acadia is an SUV turned crossover (I still think of it as an SUV) which I believe is a bit of a sleeper. Probably the most aggressive features of it is the bold front grill with the GMC logo on it. It's strong, as if to say, get out of my way, I'm a GMC and I'm…
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April 8, 2013

The Front of the Line Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
Hollywood is a magical place. It has a 24-hour buzz of excitement, creativity and activity. Most people never get to really understand it unless you "work in the industry." It's the place where actors make it (or don't), where writing comes to life on the screen and where people flock from around the world to experience stardom. Universal Studios Hollywood…
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February 25, 2013

The Ford Fiesta Movement is Back! And Here’s My Entry! #FiestaMovement
Piggybacking on the success of the previous Ford Fiesta Movement a few years ago, Ford is re-launching the Fiesta Movement (www.fiestamovement.com) to showcase the 2014 Ford Fiesta. Ford is currently looking for "the most vibrant voices and talented storytellers to be agents in the Fiesta Movement." So, I figured that I would throw my hat into the ring! I do…
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December 11, 2012

Saving the Environment & your Wallet – Review the Spacious 2012 Toyota Prius V
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, it seems like almost every third car on the road is a hybrid of some type, and of those hybrids, a huge majority of those are Toyota Prius's. Californians are obsessed with the environment and with driving and many times, the two don't really go hand-in-hand. About 10+ years ago, before gas prices…
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November 5, 2012

Flexing the Form & Fun Factor of the 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD
Back in 2010, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Ford Flex. I always had my eye on this unique looking SUV/Crossover. It truly is sort of a blend between both of these styles. The distinct body reminded me of the old Woodie style and as I mention in my video review below, I really think that the Flex would…
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October 29, 2012

Want to Fold Some Crazy Paper Airplanes? Get Some Klutz Help!
I would like to call myself almost an expert at making paper airplanes. As a kid, I made hundreds of them, but they were always one of two types, either a glider or a stunt plane. When my kids were younger, I tried to teach them the art of folding the perfect plane. I had their attention for a few…
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October 25, 2012

Huffington Post Launches “Screen Sense” – A Site for Parenting & Tech
Yesterday, the Huffington Post launched a new property called "Screen Sense" which is a new resource designed to help parents understand and learn how to work with technology in their lives as well as their children's. As part of the launch event, I was invited to participate in discussing this exact topic on Huffington Post Live (a live video stream…
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October 1, 2012

Circles, Style, Performance and Fun – The Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4
I have always wanted to test drive a Mini Cooper. Yeah, ok, they are "cute" but that's not the reason. They are fun - fun to look at, fun to experience and fun to drive. And they have quite a following of devoted fans. In fact, as I was test driving the 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 on a…
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July 20, 2012

Dropcam HD is the Ultimate Home Monitoring Webcam Now with HD Video, Night Vision & 2-Way Audio
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 set up and use, wireless web-connected video streaming camera that I had used. Over the past 2 years, I used it pretty much every day. It allowed me to have…
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