Posts filed under Technology

How Microsoft OneNote Can Help Your Kid Stay on Track

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

onenote screen At the beginning of the school year, I sat my 16-year-old down at his computer and taught him to use the OneNote program in Microsoft Office to take better notes in class, keep track of assignments, and generally get himself organized so he could stop missing assignments... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Parenting Teens & Tweens, School, Technology

Yummly.com Finds Recipes You Can Make Tonight

Monday, October 15th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

yummly screen I am about to go on a trip. Usually when I go out of town, my husband orders a lot of pizza, goes out for tacos, and hits the Chinese takeout way more than is healthy for him, our kids, or our budget. He can cook. But he is the kind... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Food & Recipes, Technology

Using a Smartphone to Get Free Stuff

Monday, October 8th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

foursquare sf Looking for a new dentist, plumber, coffee shop, or gym? Check out my recent column on crowd sourcing every decision. With a few taps on a smartphone or a visit to the right website, you can get quick advice from the crowd outside your window on every decision--big ones about... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology

Buying a Smart Phone is an Important Choice. How do you do it?

Friday, September 21st, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

GeneralLifestlye_FINAL (2) The iPhone 5 launched into Apple stores today and the usual media and buying frenzy associated with every iPhone update has started. I look at a lot of cell phones so this always surprises me a little. There are so many great phones on the market. What... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology

Design Your Own Bluetooth Speaker

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

Jambo Remix red and purple As I mentioned back in July, I like the Big Jambox from Jawbone. So I was super-excited when the company invited me to try its “design-your-own Jambox” (called Jambox the Remix) experience online. This is not only fun but it gets you a great little... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology