10 chic designer themes for Google Chrome

by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys

I get a little geeky when it comes to jazzing up my browser with themes–it’s such an easy way to give your PC a makeover. I find I’ve been spending more and more time with Google Chrome lately, and poking around the themes page, there are quite a few...

3 fantastic apps for runners. (Just in time for short skirt season!)

by Julie | Fitness + Health

I’ve got a confession to make: I hate running. Okay, “hate” is probably too severe considering that I just ran a 10K last Monday (go me!), but I don’t run for fun. That said, I’ve found a few awesome apps that have made running a lot more...

Photogram [STOP] makes sending photos [STOP] fun [STOP]

by Jeana | Best Apps

I’ve lamented many times in previous posts the sheer number of photos I have on my phone, and the many ways I attempt to organize, manage, fancify and distribute. There are so many apps and services available to help with this process, but a brand new one I...

Reader Q+A – Hipstamatic for Android?

by Jeana | Best Apps

Q: Aw man…where is the Hipstamatic for us Android users? -Cool Mom Tech fan via Facebook. A: Lots of readers agreed with Debi Mazar’s Hipstamatic app recommendation on our site last week, but our Android users are again asking, “where’s my...

Buy a Windows PC and Get a Free XBox 360. We smell grad gift!

by Beth | Games + Gaming

If buying an computer for a lucky high school grad this year is part of your plans, then you’re in for an extra bonus of the awesome variety. Starting today, participating retailers are offering a free Xbox with the purchase of a Windows 7 PC, when you show a...

3 free apps for Mother’s Day. It’s not diamonds, but it will do.

by Betsy | Best Apps

Now that we moms can practically run our lives from the palms of our hands, three of the best mom-focused apps have come together to do something nice for us for Mother’s Day–help keep us a little more organized. The free Mother’s Day App Bundle...

e-Cards that are so moving. Literally

by Betsy | Best Apps

Here’s a new twist on the growing market of instant e-Cards–an app that lets you customize an animated message for just about every occasion. Also? It’s free The YourCards app has a great selection of video e-cards that your children are going to...

Dads Dig This: NPR Music app

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

We’re thrilled to welcome Grammy nominee Brady Rymer as a guest Dads Dig This blogger. He’s one of our favorite family music artists whose new album “Love me for who I am” is just out! If you’re on the lookout for a trusted place to...

Bringing spring to your desktop wallpapers

by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love

Now that it’s getting to where can crack our window to let in some fresh air without freezing us all out, I am in full scale spring cleaning/redecorating mode. Even my old MacBook is feeling a little dowdy these days–which only has a little something to do...

Get 2000 free movies right on your Android

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment

We love the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) iPhone app just as much as our kids do, because it gives us access to thousands of cool Canadian shows, movies, and documentaries–good ones–completely free. But now starting today, you Android owners can reap...