We have an Intel powered 2 in 1 laptop and an Xbox 360 in our house, which is all we needed to do a photo slideshow on our family TV. To get the photos on the big screen, I just installed the OneDrive app on our laptop and then copied our photos into the OneDrive folder.
Is a GE Smart Light Bulb Worth the Cost?
It is safe to say that we have a high tech household. We have multiple tablets and computers. Each of us have a smartphone. We control our thermostat and sound system using WiFi. We have a lot of devices connected to the internet, which is why I couldn’t resist adding GE smart light bulbs to my cart when I saw them at The Home Depot.
Make Unlimited Local & Long Distance Calls With magicJackGO
If you have watched any amount of cable TV, you likely have seen a commercial for magicJack, the digital phone service that allows you to make unlimited local & long distance calls to the U.S. and Canada. When you hear “free” and “unlimited,” you can’t help but wonder if the deal is too good to be true. The good news is that magicJack lives up to its promise and also includes free voicemail, free call waiting, free call forwarding, free 411, and free caller ID with the service.
Staying Connected is Easier with T-Mobile Free Data For Life
Having a tablet with mobile internet is the main way we are staying connected at the house. The other nice part is that we can take it wherever we go. My son can watch Netflix in the car. My wife can look up recipes and make a shopping list while we’re driving to the store. I have been using the tablet to watch a few TV shows (since the satellite TV person won’t arrive until next week). I didn’t realize how reliant we had become on having internet access. Having a tablet with mobile internet has made things much easier while we are figuring out the new place.
When Should You Give Your Child a Cell Phone?
For parents of teens, the question of “when should I give my child a cell phone” is difficult. Your children are old enough to be responsible for the device, but will want to use the phone to message with friends or to get online. I know a few parents of teenagers who are mulling this over as their teens are about to head back to school.
ASUS PadFone X from AT&T Gives You Two Devices for the Price of One
AT&T just started selling an interesting tablet/phone combo called the Asus PadFone X. It is two devices in one: a 5” HD LTE Android smartphone and a 9” HD LTE tablet. The phone slides into the back of the tablet, which is how you transition between a big screen and smaller screen experience.
LG Ultra-High Definition TVs Deliver 4K Video to Your Living Room
I bought my TV nearly ten years ago and a lot has changed in that time. Televisions are thinner, have built in Wi-Fi and software for video streaming, and the new 4K TVs blow HD resolution out of the water. If you are looking for a new TV, or need a gift for dad, the new line of Ultra-High Definition TVs from LG are worth checking out.
For Dads Who Love Tech Toys the Samsung Galaxy S5 Can’t Be Beat
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has several advanced features, a great screen, and a solid design. If you are looking for a new smartphone, you will be hard pressed to find anything else that is this advanced.
Nokia App Social Makes it Easy to Find Great New Apps
Nokia’s smartphones have something called App Social which helps you discover apps worth downloading on your Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 device. It relies heavily on peer recommendations to bring the best apps to the top of the pile. If you find someone who seems to make good recommendations, you can follow their list and receive notifications whenever they add a new recommendation.
Do You Worry About Losing Your Child in a Crowded Place? The FiLIP Watch from AT&T Could Be Your Answer
AT&T has a new, high tech way of keeping parents connected with their children. Called FiLIP, the kid friendly watch uses a combo of GPS, cell tower signals, and wifi signals to track your child’s location. At the touch of a button, you can use your phone to call your child and FiLIP will work its magic like something out of a Dick Tracey cartoon. The watch has a built in speaker phone, so your child can pretend to be a superhero while they talk with mom and dad.