How to put words on a picture: A great app to do just that
These days, everyone wants to know how to put words on a picture. Between Instagram and Pinterest, it’s not surprising. Now while I love to do cool stuff with my photos when I’m on my laptop (hello, PicMonkey!), it’s not so easy to fun them up...
5 ways to recycle your old iPhone
Ready to upgrade to the new iPhone 5S, and wondering what to do with your current iPhone? You might be surprised to learn what it’s worth, even if you’ve been hanging onto your early iPhone 4 like me. Here’s the scoop on five smart ways to trade in,...
4 apps kids are using that parents really should know about
Parenting tweens and teens is challenging enough, but the prevalence of tech in most kids’ lives makes it that much more important for parents to try and stay one step ahead. Where safe internet browsing was once our biggest concern, now smart phones and social...
Piquing Our Geek: Revolv Home Automation
Our home needs some major upgrades, and with a brand new, super smart home automation system coming out this fall, I think I’m even more excited to get started. Because this? Very cool. Revolv is a Colorado-based tech company that’s developed an absolutely...
StartDot: A handwriting app for children
My daughter is quite the artist, and her attention to detail is impressive. I only wish she’d apply the same care when writing her letters and numbers. So I was curious to check out a handwriting app that might help her clean up her act. StartDot Handwriting for...
3 cool LoJack style devices to help you keep track of your stuff. Lifesaver!
One of the greatest things about tech is how it can help solve problems. Especially problems that we always thought we’d just have to live with, like losing our stuff. Or kids losing their stuff. So it’s been extra cool to see a wave of new devices that...
The 7 biggest complaints about iOS 7
A few of us at Cool Mom Tech have downloaded the new iOS 7, and as promised, spent some time with it to really give you our assessment. The truth is, the reviews here are mixed, and we’ve seen similar assessments on social media and tech websites. So while there...
The best fire safety tips for kids: 5 great online resources
October 6 is the start of Fire Prevention Week, which means this is a really good time to commit to getting your kids up to speed on fire safety tips. As parents, we all know that teaching fire safety to our kids is important, but it can be tough to do in a way that...
Personalized iPhone cases for tweens and teens that do some extra good.
I absolutely adore my iPhone, which is why I want to feel the same way about my iPhone case. I really want adequate protection but it still has to look pretty and fit my style–that goes double for my tween daughter, who can be a little rough on her tech. And now...Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide
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