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Home Tech Support: It Really Is Time Consuming

03/15/2017

If you think keeping the technology running smoothly in your house consumes a lot of time - you are correct!! But no need to retreat to the woods. Just be aware of the pros and cons of digital life, and keep reading Digital Zen to help sort through it all.

Around the House, Entertainment & Fun

Sonos Brings Music Library Back to Life

02/22/2017

Happy to say, Sonos works exactly as advertised and we are all enjoying our music collection again! Some lessons learned, and a tip for saving money on these awesome speakers.

Entertainment & Fun, Parenting & Kids

Enjoy Apps on TV with AirPlay

11/18/2016

Instead of watching cooking videos on a little tablet, my son and I cozied up together and watched on our big TV using AirPlay Mirroring. How's how.

Around the House

Quick and Easy Scan App

10/23/2016

I knew scan apps existed, but I thought - why bother? Just take a photo and be done with it. Then I tried CamScanner. Here's the difference.

Money Wise, Parenting & Kids

Make Shopping Easier with a Mobile Album

05/04/2016

Here's how I use a "Mobile Album" of photos to make shopping easier, like avoiding duplicates at consignment sales for kids' clothes and shoes.

Community & Social, Entertainment & Fun

Getting Around Town with Foursquare

04/20/2016

Save all the fun places, restaurants, and bucket list travel destinations floating around in your head to Foursquare, where your ideas are handy and shareable.

Entertainment & Fun, Tech Support

Conserving Data on the Run

04/14/2016

I don't have an unlimited data plan for my phone. I pay for 300 MB. A month. That's it! So before heading off for my morning run, I download the podcast I want to listen to first. Don't forget to turn off Cellular too.

Tech Support

Should you Upgrade to El Capitan? Consider This.

01/14/2016

I upgraded to El Capitan and it landed me in the repair shop. Here's what to consider before you decide to upgrade yourself.

Safety & Security

Apple’s Absurd Private Browsing Logic

01/08/2016

The Private button in Safari on my iPhone was missing, and the reason is absurd. Apparently you can protect your kids or your privacy, but not both.

Around the House, Money Wise, Parenting & Kids, Tech Support

Happy New Year from Digital Zen

01/02/2016

Digital Zen has been quiet, but I'm still here. Check out how I used technology these past few months to close out the year, celebrate the holidays, and ring in 2016. Happy New Year!

Around the House

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages

12/13/2015

With the stream of packages arriving at my door this time of year, I signed up for FedEx Delivery Manager. Delivery Manager gives you control over your deliveries, so you can be home to receive them.

Parenting & Kids

Visit Our National Parks and Historic Sites for Free

09/26/2015

Attention, parents of fourth graders! With the newly launched Every Kid in a Park initiative, your fourth grader can bring family and friends into our national parks, forests, seashores, wildlife refuges, and more for FREE for an entire year.