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Some Do's and Don'ts of Facebook

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:30 +0000

We all have a pretty basic understanding of how to use Facebook, but there are some things you should be doing and some things you should never, ever do. Facebook is great. I really like using it. It keeps me connected to my friends from childhood, to my coworkers and community. I like seeing what [...]

Who Shouldn't I Friend on Facebook [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:53 +0000

There are some people you should be friends with and then there are some people you shouldn’t click that add button for no matter how much they beg. Stranger Danger We all know not to talk to strangers on the street, but what about on Facebook? That’s still a big no no. A study done [...]

Filing Your Taxes? Here's What You Need to Know

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:26:25 +0000

If you haven’t filed yet, here’s what you need to know. A lot of folks are taking advantage of IRS e-file as 100 million people used the service to get their taxes done last year. I know some people who have used e-file and they love it. It’s a step by step guide that tells [...]

iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:05:24 +0000

Pottytraining can be frustrating, not to mention time consuming, cutting into precious minutes a toddler could be spending watching Dora the Explorer, but not anymore! Meet the iPotty, a training toilet with a built-in holder for an iPad so your toddler can use the restroom just like a grownup -- while playing Angry Birds and watching Netflix.

Valentine's Day for the Tech Savvy

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:27:23 +0000

Technology is invading our lives in every way, so why not our love lives? If you’re a tech savvy lover, try out these ideas to show your significant other your love for them via the 21st century. Everyone and their brother it seems is on Instagram and Instagram’s founder, Mike Krieger has a girlfriend who [...]

The Waterproof Phone By Sony [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:47:03 +0000

Water is generally very hard on anything, after all it’s the most destructive force of energy, yet to see the look on one’s face after their cell phone gets wet, that’s priceless.A waterproof phone should be a big hit, I mean how many times have you dropped your phone and then how many times have [...]

What to Buy in January

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:24:21 +0000

If you still have money left over after Christmas, or your Christmas money is burning a hole in your pocket, here are a few things you should be buying before the end of the month. Are you looking to spruce up your bedroom or the guest bedroom? White sales are all over the place right [...]

Things That Will Cost Less in 2013

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:23:19 +0000

Normally as the years pass, the prices for things go up. Here are somethings that will actually cost us less this year. Big Electronics Are you in the market for a laptop, TV, or digital camera? Good news! The cost of technology related products are projected to shrink in 2013. The author of the book, [...]

Sick? There's an App for That

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:26:12 +0000

Glen and I recently had some sort of creeping crud and it was brutal. Now that we’re feeling better and the cleanup is over, I learned that we can fight colds and flu with our smartphones. If you’re sick, there’s an app for that. One of the worst things around is being sick and having [...]

A New Major For The College Student : Social Media

Mark Alan — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:10:30 +0000

Now majoring in social media, pack your bags because you're going to South Carolina.

Sextingaholics, Mastering The Art of Sexting! [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:16:11 +0000

There's Texting, Flexting and Sexting, now if you follow the rules for each you won't be embarassed.

Shopping Tips for Cyber Monday

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:13 +0000

Today is what is known in the retail world as Cyber Monday, where shoppers flock to the Internet to score deals that aren’t offered in store. Here are a few ways to survive the day with your credit and identity in tact. We are inundated with ads every day, especially at this time of the [...]

Free Apps to Make Black Friday Less Stressful

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and with that can come a good amount of stress. If you're stressed about Black Friday, good news! There's an app for that. Actually there are four. Getty Images Price Check This one is from Amazon. It lets you look up [...]

Melissa Joan Hart and Greg Grunberg talk Yowza [AUDIO]

Chad Taylor — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:52:24 +0000

Iconic TV actress Melissa Joan Hart and Heroes star Greg Grunberg called the Get Up & Go Show this morning to chat about their new mobile coupon app Yowza! Find out what they both have planned in the New Year.

Don't Fall Into These Shopping Traps

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:22:22 +0000

If you’re planning on skipping the lines and crowds this holiday season and doing your shopping online, here are a few shopping traps to not fall in to. Don’t Randomly Click If you’re on the hunt for one particular item, don’t allow Google, Yahoo or Bing to find it for you. Go to a secure [...]

What You Should Know About the New iPhone 5

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:32:36 +0000

The new iPhone 5 was unveiled by Apple yesterday. Here’s what’s new and improved and what’s exactly the same. Apple says that the new iPhone 5 is the best thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone. It’s lightning fast. The old iPhone 4s will be updated with the new iOS 6, but the new [...]

How to Survive Without the Internet

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:21:35 +0000

I’m writing this now because you’re not supposed to be looking at the Internet on September 2. Believe it or not, there is a lot of cool stuff to do when you’re not staring at a screen.

The 10 Best Back-to-School Apps Will Have You at the Head of the Class

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:53:37 +0000

The weather might be more ice cream trucks and long days at the pool, but the calendar is inching towards yellow buses and new backpacks. Every parent knows about back to school clothes and back-to-school supplies, but nowadays, back-to-school apps are just as important. The best news is there are just as many apps to [...]

Want to Make Your Kids Do Chores? There's An App for That

Jen Jacobs — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:55:41 +0000

Having trouble getting your kids to do chores? There’s an app that claims it will have your kids begging to do housework. The app, called ChoreMonster claims that it can make your kids actually beg to do chores. Bribes always worked for me because I was lazy when I was a kid, but Mom and [...]

The Best Apps for Enhancing Your Olympics Experience

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:30:15 +0000

If you’re an Olympics junkie and can’t get enough, but can’t watch at work, don’t want to go to a bunch of different places to get your information, or maybe it’s blocked at work, you still have your smart phone. Here are some of the best apps to enhance your Olympics watching experience. NBC Olympics [...]