Dragon Dictation: Do as I say, and as I do

Dragon Dictation: Do as I say, and as I do

Ever get the feeling that you’re not being heard? If you have children, you know what I’m talking about. Well if your kid isn’t going to listen, at least you can rely on your faithful computer to do as you say. At least if you’ve got the truly...
Unraveling the new New York Times online subscription fees

Unraveling the new New York Times online subscription fees

If you’ve been anywhere online in the last 24 hours, you’ve probably heard that the New York Times is going to begin charging a fee as of March 28. Interesting–thought not necessarily bad–news for those of us who rely on the Paper of Record for...
Cars go cordless in 2012

Cars go cordless in 2012

With spring in the air, this past weekend presented a perfect time for me to clean out my car. Despite finding enough Goldfish crackers in the seat to feed a small army, I was more dismayed with the sheer number of cords that I had to contend with. I have a phone...
Protect that precious new iPad or tech gadget with a great warranty

Protect that precious new iPad or tech gadget with a great warranty

Fellow iPad enthusiasts rejoice! This weekend is the official retail release of the iPad 2, prompting hoards of tech enthusiasts and Apple fans to whip out their wallets and shell out some serious cash for this beautiful piece of gadgetry. This is a big investment and...
Lo-Fi makes your photos fancy on your PC

Lo-Fi makes your photos fancy on your PC

There are a lot of smartphone apps out there that let you edit your photos, add cool borders and special effects, but if you don’t have a snazzy phone that works with apps, well, you may feel a little left out. And we hate when our readers feel left out! So I...
Hot Trend Alert: Playdate apps for smartphones

Hot Trend Alert: Playdate apps for smartphones

The more developers realize that moms are devouring phone apps, the more they’re creating awesome apps just for us. Last week alone, we learned about a whole ton of new FourSquare-style apps just for parents, that help you connect with your social circle for...
The ultimate must-have power strip for parents

The ultimate must-have power strip for parents

Most parents would agree that with each progressive child that enters a family, parenting gets a little more lax. (Watch as the three second rule becomes the 20 second rule.) The one area that has remained unchanged in our household, though, is child safety. I may not...
Doodle 4 Google 4 oodles of cash

Doodle 4 Google 4 oodles of cash

My kids love to doodle. Pen, pencil, crayon, whatever the writing implement and whatever the paper surface (yes, even mortgage statements). If they were just a tad older, I’d put that doodling talent to good use for the annual doodle contest put on by Google....