High Tech Travel Gear Tested at #CES2014

This post was supposed to go live the day I left for CES, but my blog went down because it was moved to its own server and then the chaos of CES began.Before heading to Vegas for CES 2014, I spent more time charging and gathering cords for all my gadgets than packing my suitcase.[…]

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Does Technology Bring Family Closer Together? #TwasTheStanley [Sponsored]

Yes, technology can bring family closer together if you have the right tools. And if you use technology to enhance your life and not take over your life. This post is sponsored by Verizon FiOS. My family have been techies for decades. My 70-year-old grandfather had a computer in his home and that was over 25 years[…]

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Lenovo Yoga Tablet Launch Party and Review

On Tuesday, I attended the Lenovo Yoga Tablet launch party in Los Angeles at the YouTube Creators Space. Ashton Kutcher, Lenovo’s newest Product Engineer, introduced the Lenovo Yoga Tablet. (Disclosure: Lenovo paid for me to come out to the event as part of the Lenovo Influencers program. All opinions are 100% my own.)   This[…]

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Track Packages From UPS and FedEx When You Don’t Know They Are Coming

As a blogger, I often get packages that I’m not expecting and I want to track packages from UPS and FedEx. I’m constantly trying to get tracking numbers especially on items that are of high value. I discovered today that both UPS and FedEx have a service where you can add your name and address[…]

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Windows 8.1 Installation Tips for a Smoother Install

After two successful installs, I’m sharing some of my Windows 8.1 installation tips. This is a free upgrade if you purchased Windows 8. (Disclosure: I am a Windows Champion) Windows 8.1 Installation Tips 1. Be sure you have installed all the Windows 8 updates.. If you have to do an update, go back to the[…]

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Life360’s Circles Keeps Track of Your Family and Friends #Sponsored

Have you ever tried to find out where someone is, but they are driving? I have this problem almost daily in my house. Life360 has created Circles to help you answer that question. Disclosure: I am being compensated by Splash Creative Media on behalf of Life360 to write this post. The opinions contained within are mine and mine[…]

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Gratitude Journal App to Recharge Your Mindset #RechargeME

Using a gratitude journal app shows you all the things in your life to be happy about. Even when you are having a bad day, if you stop for 5 minutes and come up with 5 things to be grateful for that day, you can change your outlook. It may be as simple as, “today no one[…]

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Staying Close With Technology on Valentine’s Day

Some of you may know that I met my husband almost 20 years ago on AOL. He was the first normal person to send me a message that wasn’t X-Rated. I lived in Wisconsin and he lived in Virginia.  We never had to use technology to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but we got to know each[…]

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Keep Eyes On The Road, Not Your Phone With Safely Go App

Do you answer calls or look at texts on your phone while driving? It is hard not to when you hear the ding or beep and you know you have a message. Even if you don’t look at it, you are distracted by the ding of the phone. Location Labs has created a free Android[…]

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Best Tech For Traveling #Spon

The great thing about technology is that we can take it anywhere we go, but that also means we have to carry a lot around. When we travel, taking the necessities is what we all want. Sponsored post. The best tech for traveling will vary from person to person and even from trip to trip.[…]

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