computers

iPod Touch Unveiled

Ok, by now you know that I have a geeky side. Today Apple, Inc. revealed the iPod Touch. At this point there are not too many details available, but it seems like it will be Apple’s version of a PDA – the iPhone without the phone. To me this would be awesome. I struggle with [...]

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The Apple Store

Apparently, I am not the only one with a geeky side (see my previous post on Apple and Spreadsheets). I love Apple – and I am not talking about the fruit. Truly, I could spend hours in a large Apple Store and be quite content. Now, even the infamous Seth Godin has taken notice. He [...]

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Net Jet by Hasbro

Excellent News! – Net Jet by Hasbro is now available at Toys R Us. Recently, I visited the video game section of our local Toys R Us and was very pleased to see Net Jet on display. If you recall, I had the privilege to review this game system for free previously. My tweens love [...]

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Apple Has Spreadsheets!

OK, I know, my geeky side is showing. Today Apple, Inc. revealed their new iMac line (which I would love to have), the new iWork ’08 suite, and the new iLife ’08 suite. Of the upgrades announced today, I am most overjoyed at the iWork suite. This includes Pages (word processing), Keynote (presentations), and Numbers [...]

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More Than 1 Webkinz

What happens if you have more than one webkinz? My children used to have one webkinz each. That was enough for us. But last week as we entered one of our favorite stores, we were accosted by a huge Webkinz display that featured some of the cutest Webkinz ever – we could not resist. And [...]

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Scanning Old Photographs

I spent the better part of yesterday scanning old photographs into my computer. My intention was noble – future generations will appreciate my efforts at documenting my family’s history. And my daughter looks just like grandma at that age. But what good are photos that are trapped in a computer? Why not create some photo [...]

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I/O Brush – A Learning and Design Tool

The I/O Brush is a technological invention with amazing potential. It is a computerized paintbrush that copies colors and patterns from the real world and paints them onto an LCD canvas. If you are a bit of a technology geek, like me, you will find this article and video clip fascinating. This could be a [...]

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Apple Camp

Apple, Inc. is offering free summer learning sessions (Apple Camp) for kids aged 8 to 12 at Apple stores around the country. My kids are technology and computer buffs and they jumped at the chance to spend a morning or two learning about things they can do with an Apple computer. The four topics being [...]

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Google Webmaster Tools Explained

Is your web site Google friendly? How do you know? Everyone with a web site wants to be listed in search engines such as Google – search engines can bring you a lot of new traffic and help people to find you. But if someone does a search for your site or a topic that [...]

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Safe Online Gaming for Tweens with Net Jet

My kids love to use the computer. They constantly ask to visit “cool” websites that their friends have recommended. Online gaming is fun and they want to get in on the action. However, I do not have the time to preview all of the sites they want to visit. What is a parent to do? [...]

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