As parents think about summer learning with young kids, the task of creating a plan that works for the whole family can feel a bit…
Category: Tech Tips
Tech tips and tricks for using technology in a helpful way
I almost missed daylight saving time in California. While taking a break from nonstop news, I turned off the TV and other devices over a…
Teens love giving me lessons about using the iPhone. On our last ski tip, I wasn’t accessing the iPhone camera quickly enough for a group…
Sending thoughtful messages to people we care about can build bridges and connections in these charged political times. This Valentine’s Day, even if you don’t…
New content guiding parents in the digital world is published on Common Sense Media at a rapid rate. Recently I spied the Digital Glossary, which…
Have you noticed how many news articles are sourcing information from tweets? Twitter is generating news at a rapid rate, and keeping up may involve reading tweets directly from their source. For…
Recently I was approached to help a family find phone apps for their adult son with special needs. I reached out to the developer community…
We just returned from an overseas trip, and I want to share how our family used the iPhone as a travel helper. With certain apps and settings in…
Sometimes new emoji characters are released in a software update, just like they were this December with iOS 10.2. Reading the update notes, I was pleased…
Snapchat announced a new group chat feature just in time for the holidays. Groups allows up to 16 friends to communicate on a chat. Separate, 1…