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One of the most challenging aspects of parenting children in the age of technology is figuring out how to safely manage children’s device usage. From filtering content to setting time limits there are many variables to keeping the relationship between … Read more
Like electricity, water and heat, WiFi has become the 4th utility in homes across the United States. This prevalence is evident simply by attempting to log onto your WiFi network and sorting thru your neighbor’s networks. We use these networks … Read more
If you’re the parent of a child who already plays Minecraft, you know what the game is about. Most likely because your child has spent hours upon hours telling you about their conquest. If you’re new to the world of Minecraft, … Read more
Growing up, I was a fairly hardcore gamer but as I’ve gotten older I find myself gaming less often. That being said, we continue to keep at least one console in the house as I just can’t give it up. … Read more
If you are tired of the same old silly cartoons your kids can’t seem to pry their eyes away from, Netflix is offering a ray of hope. No more silly songs that you can’t get out of your head or … Read more
I think it’s safe to say that 2016 is the year virtual reality finally arrived. With exciting games from the likes of Playstation to immersing yourself in a film, virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the way we experience gaming and entertainment. … Read more
Sure the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator is wi-fi enabled. La de da. So what if can stream music from Pandora and lets me know the weather forecast? As a foodie turned journalist I made it my mission to plant one … Read more
Tech trends are known for shifting in the wind but there is no user group more fickle than those of the under 18 crowd. These days SMS is quickly becoming a thing of the past in lieu of social messaging … Read more
Parenting is one of the best adventures I have ever been on. Each day is a crazy roller coaster of wanting to squeeze her and kiss those precious cheeks and other moments I’m ready to lock myself in a closet. … Read more
Many moons ago when we first became a Verizon FiOS customer, my motivations were purely, unabashedly all about me. I was sick of my internet cutting out as deadlines quickly approached. I was dog tired of spending hours on the phone … Read more
If there is one thing I know being a gadget loving geek mom, is that tech is always on my wish list each year. Fortunately, the galaxy is full of fantastic gift ideas for the nerd in your life; whether … Read more
Once you bring your first child home, it’s easy to see that being a mother or father is one of the hardest (yet most rewarding) jobs on the planet, with lessons being taught to children on a daily basis and … Read more
It’s that time of year again. When incoming college students are busy planning extra curriculars, how exactly they’re going to decorate their dorm, whether or not they will participate in rush and how to get out of any classes before … Read more
I had the absolute worst experience with customer service (or lack thereof) a few weeks ago. Over the span of five phone calls, I spent over three and a half hours on hold and never spoke to a live person. … Read more
This post brought to you by Sterling. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Bath time is one of my most favorite times of the day. It’s a signal that the day is drawing to … Read more
We have four tablets laying around our house right now, ranging in price from $250-500, using all of the big three operating systems – iOS, Android and Windows. When I think about how we use our tablets most often, I sometimes … Read more