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Remembering Steve Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:01:00 +0000

In 1993 I was hired by a school to work and teach in a lab full of MAC LC's with no hard drives. My server was a MAC SE. I actually had two. I have to tell you that because the rest of my story needs...

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I Gotta Share!

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:49:00 +0000

"At the onstage introduction of Twirlr, a new social-sharing platform, someone forgets to silence their cell phone. And then ... this happens.... " Read the full article on TED. Sign-up to receive...

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Every Mother Counts - Happy Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Sun, 08 May 2011 15:36:00 +0000

To all the wonderful mothers out there HAPPY MOTHER's Day! The world would not be the same without you. I am posting a very sweet video with a very good cause this Mother's Day. Below I have...

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50 Year Anniversary of Space Flight

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0000

Today is Yuri Gagarin's anniversary of his first flight in space. This video takes you on Yuri Gagarin's journey and shows you video of what Yuri saw on his first orbit in space 50...

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Repurpose An Old Phone With Android OS

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:43:00 +0000

This video by one of my favorite techy how to video makers, Tinkernut's, gives you step by step instructions on how to repurpose and old HTC phone by adding Android OS with just a few steps. After...

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Fully Functional Angry Birds Birthday Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:15:00 +0000

How many birthday boys, girls and maybe a few adults have ever wished to play with their cake? Well, thanks to this very clever dad you can now have your cake and play with it too. This video will...

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Super Bowl XLV Commercials - Get Some Sneak Peaks

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 03:36:00 +0000

Shhh! Don't tell anyone but one of the main reasons we love the Super Bowl is because of the great commercials. Okay, we love the Steelers too but we just can't wait to watch the commercials every...

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Restaurant.com is Dishing it Out Again (Coupon Codes)!

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:35:00 +0000

Most $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates are only $3.00. Use code FORK at checkout now through 3/8/11 What is Restaurant.com? Restaurant.com allows you to find deals at select neighborhood...

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Google's Tech Support Care Package

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Dear Google Staff, Your new Tech Support videos site is the most amazing of holiday gifts and just in time for everyone who is getting a new computer for Christmas. It truly is the gift that will...

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My Hip Merry Christmas Facebook Profile Hack

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:09:00 +0000

I finally did it! It took me a minute to figure it out but it looks super! I made my profile on Facebook just like the other hip new profiles I posted about yesterday. I scratched the idea of...

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Facebook's Hip New Profiles

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:42:00 +0000

I found out through Mashable and Reface that there is a new trend on Facebook's profiles. Looks like people are getting very creative with the new look Facebook has provided. So I've been...

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Facebook's New Facelift

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:43:00 +0000

Today, Dec. 5, 2010, Mark Zuckerberg announced that as of Monday, Dec. 6, the company will start rolling out a new layout for Facebook site on every user's profile page. Who is Mark Zuckerberg you...

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Printing From Your iPhone, Droid or Cell Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:21:00 +0000

I learned from this video tutorial made by Tinkernuts that getting your mobile device to print is not an easy task. When I first watched this video my husband laughed because my reaction was, "Okay...

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Free Wi-Fi on Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air Tran for the Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:32:00 +0000

I was just reading over at eWeek (the 11/11/2010 edition) that Google is teaming up with Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air Tran to give free in-flight Wi-Fi during the holidays on every domestic flight....

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All About Peanut Butter, YUM!

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:29:00 +0000

Growing up in Central America I had never tasted peanut butter until we came to United States. This is ironic because according to the infographic below, peanut butter originated in Central America....

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UPS Special Halloween Delivery

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:46:00 +0000

My seven year old decided he wanted to be a UPS delivery box as his costume for Halloween this year. For days before Halloween he created prototypes out of paper bags and sketches on little note...

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Funny Social Media News Report

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:15:00 +0000

Not sure if this really aired on the news but it certainly made me laugh. Sign-up to receive the latest on the Techy Mom's Blog through RSS or have updates emailed to you.

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Blogger Buzz: Customize Your Blog’s Background With Your Own Ima...

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:04:00 +0000

If you are blogger fan and user like I am this is a super post by Blogger Buzz. Customize Your Blog’s Background With Your Own Image Posted by Wongoo Lee, Software Engineer We know that...

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Room to Read - International Literacy Day 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:44:00 +0000

Help Room to Read publish a new book for the children of South Africa Did you know that 776 million people in the world can't celebrate September 8, International Literacy Day – because they can’t...

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New "Here You Have" Worm Delivers Unwanted Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:03:00 +0000

The McAfee Security Advice Center recently sent me this informarion and fortunately right before I opened an item just like it describes. Since then I have received various items like it. McAfee...

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Ever Wonder How They Make An Operating System?

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:32:00 +0000

This video is a bit techy but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share. Especially since I am teaching how to build a computer and set up the operating system to my students this up coming week....

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Who's Watching You?

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:06:00 +0000

Earlier this week I posted a tweet on how a hacker had managed to break into 171 million Facebook entries. The article states:"Bowes created a torrent containing over 171 million entries with links...

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Did You Subscribe To Your BFF's Facebook Magazine Yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:06:00 +0000

What do you consider relaxing time as a parent? Well, how does a comfy chair, a cup of your favorite tea, the remote control all to yourself, kids in bed, and flipping through your favorite...

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Googlers, Netizens, Lend Me Your Ears

noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra, The Techy Mom) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:08:00 +0000

Google is enhancing their searching abilities and understanding how Google acquires their search queries is not only fascinating but important for us to stay up to date with. That is why I am...

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