This review was made possible by iConnect and EyeCons. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. I play very few apps, not because I don't love playing games, but because I don't have a lot of time. But when I find a puzzle app that is fun, I open it and play it as often as I can. This last week, I found a new puzzle app that I LOVE! The best part, I have a chance to earn real reward and prizes when I play this fun new app -- … [Read more...]
4 Medical Apps You Can Use on Your Phone
Mobile technology is transforming the way companies in a range of sectors do business, including those in the healthcare industry. Apps like these are helping improve the performance of healthcare practitioners and producing a better patient experience. Flu Near You: Real-Time Monitoring of Virus Spread Image via iTunes For years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a weekly influenza update featuring statistics on U.S. residents with flu-like symptoms, the number … [Read more...]
6 Simple Tips for a Great Family Video Chat
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to have family all over the globe. Not everyone gets the chance to hop on a plane and travel across the continent – or past entire oceans – to meet and greet the folks more than once or twice a year. For all other times, modern technology has provided us with an amazing piece of technology that’s often used, and just as often misused: video conferencing. Most people are familiar with free “voice over IP” software, or programs that allow you to talk to … [Read more...]
Who Could Use Tech Support on Their Devices?
This post was sponsored by Asurion as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. Here in the Long house we have 2 active smart phones, three old smart phones that still are used occasionally as a device, three tablets, and two Kindles. You'd think I'd be an expert on all things electronic devices, right? Nope. I am still learning. For example, on Halloween, a friend taught me about talk to text on my iPhone. Did you know you can say the words "period", "question mark" and … [Read more...]
Photoshop Elements 101
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I've had Photoshop Elements in the past and LOVED it. So, upgrading to Photoshop Elements 14 was long overdue. I am so glad that I have this quality photo editing software now. Honestly, I prefer to use quick edits the most for my blog posts. I can easily rotate, re-size and make quick fixes even faster in a more friendly and easy-to-use … [Read more...]
Don’t lose your photos! Use Cloud Storage.
Yes, I do have an external hard drive. No, I am not faithful about adding photos and documents to it. I wish I were. In fact, when I opened my laptop picture folder up - I realized that I have not backed anything up since April. APRIL! As a parent and a blogger, photos are essential. Truly essential. I would like to be the person who backs up their files every week. I am not. That is why I love using cloud storage. [Tweet "Don't lose your family photos. Back them up! … [Read more...]
Online Safety Tips for Your Kids
My daughter started 2nd grade last week. It's amazing how fast time has gone by. My daughter is 7 going on 14 - or that's what it seems most days. She loves her Kindle, her iPad, and now she carries around an old smart phone of mine. I haven't given her a cell plan; she asks quite frequently but 7 seems too young. Did you know most kids get their first phone between the ages of 8-12? This fall she'll be turning 8 and I won't be surprised if she asks for a smart phone of her own. We've been … [Read more...]