Entertainment & Fun, Parenting & Kids
Enjoy Apps on TV with AirPlay
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.
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Quick and Easy Scan App
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.
Community & Social, Entertainment & Fun
Getting Around Town with Foursquare
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
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.
“What I Did on Summer Vacation” by iPhone
Here's what I did on summer vacation, when I wasn't at the bottom of a sandy beach bag. Where my owner did not hear me ring. To the occasional annoyance of other vacationers.
Fix It: When iPhone Won’t Allow Apps Access to Your Photos
If your iPhone says "Apps that have requested access to your photos will appear here" but no apps appear, here's how to fix it.
Entertainment & Fun, Parenting & Kids
I Let My Seven Year Old Have Email
I let my seven year old have email, and it's a lot of fun! The free Maily app for iPad lets Brian send his own special notes to family members, helping foster strong family ties.
Tips for Digital Readers: Getting the Hang of e-Books, Reading Apps, and Your Online Library
I finally tried out my local library’s online catalog, and I’ve also been getting the hang of e-books and reading apps for my iPad. Read on to learn which tech tools I'm using to read more while also enjoying more ease, time, and even money.
A Digital Day in the Life
Technology is woven into our daily lives like never before. Here are a few snippets into what this looks like on a typical day in the Sand House.
QR Codes Everywhere
These "Quick Response" or QR codes are everywhere. Magazines, business cards, the airport... even Sea World. Here's a quickie explanation if you're not yet familiar with this relatively new technology.