Let me introduce you to the family… First we have my oldest brother, I’ll call the Apple Fanboy. We often spar about what is the better format. While I am obviously a PC, he is most definitely a Mac. Then my sister, we are going to call her the clueless. I love her, and she is a genius about health and feeding your kids healthy, she’s just a bit clueless when it comes to technology, which is one reason I [...]
On my Palm Pre there appeared a new app yesterday (which I noticed because I check the app catalog religiously) called Post’er. It allows me to post to all my blogs from my Pre! I have been waiting for an app like this since I got my Pre. The only thing I’m missing is Windows Live Messenger and all the apps I wanted to have on my Pre will be complete. So this post is being written as I’m waiting [...]
So I’ve seen a ton of my friends post this status… “In case you didn’t know, as of today, Facebook will automatically index all your info on Google, which allows everyone to view it. To change this option, go to Settings –> Privacy Settings –> Search –> then UN-CLICK the box that says ‘Allow indexing’. Facebook kept this one quiet. Copy and paste onto your status for all your friends ASAP” While that’s all fine and scary and everything, [...]
Back when Facebook was first started it was for college students. The “networks” feature allowed people to easily browse for and share content with people at their school and in their area. Now that Facebook is as popular as it is and there are millions of people in the various networks, Facebook has decided to get rid of the “networks” to help protect the privacy of it’s users. Instead they have opted for more and better privacy options. Sometime soon when [...]
It’s amazing when we come to the realise how dependant we have become on technology. I see it every day when people freak out about their computer being down while I’m fixing it. Or how many times they call me when I’m trying to support someone else. Many people’s jobs rely so heavily on their computer that when the computer is down there is absolutely NOTHING they can do! So the other day my beloved Palm Pre broke (see article [...]
Something installed on my computer recently in my Internet Explorer 8. It’s called the Google Sidewiki. It’s Google’s latest little gadget, and personally I’m a bit underwhelmed. Or as my husband and I typically say it’s very MEH. So what is Google Sidewiki and how can you get rid of it if it’s already on your system? Or if you REALLY want it, where can you get it? First things first…. what is Google Sidewiki? According to Google “Google Sidewiki [...]
Now that I’ve told you about all the hardware that gets me through the day, time to talk software. Some of these you may not need or use, but don’t worry I’ll let you know what I use it for so you can decide if you need it or not. 1. Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 My sister recently purchased a laptop that did not come with Microsoft Office. She used some other mail program (I am pretty sure it was [...]
When thinking about Christmas cards this year, and the ever increasing price of stamps, you might be opting for electronic versions of your Christmas cards! Here are a few ways to accomplish that and a couple of tips to remember when doing cards electronically • First you can go for the cheesy e-card. This definitely wouldn’t replace the traditional “Christmas Card” but it’s a fun, unique way to tell your friends and family merry Christmas. There are several different websites that allow [...]
If you want to be a tech mommy, then you have got to have the right tools! Here is a list of all of the tech hardware that I could not live without, and therefore should be on your wish list this year! Stay tuned tomorrow for my must have software. 1. Windows 7 – While technically this is not hardware, I’m including it in this edition. Microsoft really hit the nail on the head with this OS, and I [...]
I have to say, I have SO much to be thankful for, I don’t even know where to begin. All day I’ve been listing everything in my head and keep thinking how wonderful my life is! Now I hate to brag and “show off” but really I am so very blessed. Of course we have our down times, and we could stand to get rid of some more debt, but the good times definitely out weigh the bad… 1. First [...]
While Maddie was at preschool the other day I decided to do some Christmas shopping with Michael. Although we already purchased Maddie’s present from Santa, I couldn’t buy Michael’s present from Santa while she was around! So I ventured off to my local Target (one of my absolute favorite places to shop, 2nd only to Best Buy). I have been eyeing a set of blocks oh probably since Maddie was born, and thought THAT is what I’m going to get [...]
Twitter has updated! This week Twitter has unveiled new technology to help you sort through all of the tweets you are following. It’s called lists and here is how it works. On your main twitter page click on “new list” Next name your list something like “family” or “funny”, whatever will best describe your list. Then click on your “following” link and start going through all of the people you follow. Select the list looking icon and add that person [...]
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