How to Set Up and Install Free Windows Antivirus Software
By Jonathan Wylie
The Internet is awash with malicious malware that is designed to cause you the maximum amount of inconvenience it can, so it’s important that you have effective, up-to-date antivirus software installed on your home PC. One of the best options is Microsoft Security Essentials. This free Windows antivirus More »
Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Windows, technology
Video Game Addiction — Why They’re So Compelling and Five Warning Signs for Assessing Risk
By Scott Rigby and Richard M. Ryan, Authors of Glued to Games: How Video Games Draw Us In and Hold Us Spellbound
Games are powerfully motivating of deep engagement that can last for hours on end, day after day. The first step to really understanding how to manage gaming in your More »
Tags: boys, gaming, girls, technology, Video game
The Best E-Reader Apps for your Phone, Tablet, Computer and More!
By Jonathan Wylie
No e-reader? No problem. Simply install one of these e-reader apps on your phone, tablet, or home PC and you too can have access to thousands of e-books wherever you are.
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Kindle – You don’t need to own a Kindle to read Kindle e-books if you download the free More »
Tags: Aldiko, Amazon Kindle, Android, E-book, EPUB, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook, technology
Skype and Facebook: Friends for Life
By Jonathan Wylie
This week Skype and Facebook teamed up to offer a seemingly natural integration between their respective platforms. In Facebook you can now make video calls, and in Skype you can now post updates to your wall, instant message your friends, ‘Like’ comments and more. Here’s how it works.
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Tags: Facebook, Instant messaging, Skype, Social Network, technology, Videotelephony
How to Find Free Books for the Kindle
By Jonathan Wylie
Amazon’s Kindle is one of the best-selling eBook readers of all time. Its popularity knows no bounds and it is winning fans all over the world. Part of this appeal is due to the number of free, or low cost, ebooks that can be read on More »
Tags: amazon, books, dealnews, e-reader, Kindle, lendle, project Gutenberg, technology
Backing Up to an External Hard Drive in Windows 7
By Jonathan Wylie
Did you know the average lifespan of a computer hard drive is between 3 and 5 years? Some last longer, but many fail before that. So, if you don’t have a proper backup routine in place, you could be in danger of losing family photos, vacation videos, and More »
Tags: Backup, Computer file, Hard disk drive, Microsoft Windows, technology, Windows 7
The Top 5 E-Readers for Digital Bookworms
By Jonathan Wylie
Today there are many different mobile devices that can be used to read the latest e-books. You can use an iPad, an Android smartphone, and even an iPod Touch, but often the most satisfying reading experience can only be had with a dedicated device. So, here are five More »
Tags: books, e-reader, iPad, iPod Touch, Kindle, kobo, Nook, sony, technology
Simplify Your Digital Life With Dropbox
By Jonathan Wylie
We use computers and mobile devices everywhere we go today, but wouldn’t it be nice if they could talk to each other? With Dropbox they can. This innovative file sharing and backup tool will make sure that all your digital media is everywhere you need it. Sounds complicated? More »
Tags: Computer file, Dropbox, File Management, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, technology, Uploading and downloading, USB flash drive
Play It Safe: Parents’ Role in Technology
By Renee Bogacz
Recently, The Huffungton Post published articles (one here and another here) where Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg talks about his position regarding whether children younger than thirteen should be using Facebook: he says yes. One article indicates that according to research done by Consumer Reports, there are already 7.5 More »
Tags: Consumer Reports, Facebook, Internet safety, Mark Zuckerberg, Online Communities, Safety Mode, Social Network, technology, YouTube
Internet Safety Sites for Parents
By Jonathan Wylie
Internet safety is an important issue that is relevant to all parents today. However, finding the best advice and keeping up with the latest threats can be very time consuming. Thankfully, there are lots of great websites that can do the hard work for you. So, take a More »
Tags: Child Safety, common sense media, Google, google family safety center, Internet access, Internet safety, kiwi commons, micorsoft safety and security center, Microsoft, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, netsmartz, technology, YouTube
