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The Online Mom provides internet technology advice and information to help parents protect their kids, encourage responsible behavior and safely harness the power of technology in the new digital world. Social networking, photo sharing, video games, IM & texting, internet security, cyberbullying, educational resources, the latest on tech hardware, gadgets and software for kids 3-8, tweens and teens, and more.
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SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013
10 Apps for Finding Stuff Online
Ever since eBay burst onto the scene in 1995, the Internet has become the #1 destination for deal-makers and bargain hunters from all over the world. Offering everything from cars and electronics to fine wine and vacations, the Internet is home to thousands of sites connecting a multitude of eager buyers and willing sellers.But you don’t have to be sitting in front of a computer to find that affordable Cartier watch or those second-hand golf clubs. Web sites both big and small have embraced smartphone technology and super-fast mobile networks to make online trading available wherever you might be. So, if you’re in the mood for tracking down a few bargains, don’t wait until you get home. Pull out your smartphone and download those apps that can help you find what you’re looking for. Here are a few of our favorites:
What in the World is NFC?
By Christy Matte Imagine being able to get transit information at a bus stop immediately on your phone. Or learning about flora and fauna on a hike. Or paying for all your transactions with a touch of your credit card or phone. What if you could program your front door to allow access for your cleaning person, pet sitter, or best friend? All of these things and more are already possible with the use of NFC, or Near Field Communication technology. It may sound mysterious, but NFC is simply a way for devices to “talk” with each other or with specially programmed “tags.” It is being built into smartphones, used in credit cards, and integrated into signage. If you’re not already familiar with NFC, you should be, because it’s radically changing the way we share information, control our home devices, and interact with the world.
10 Ways to Stream Movies and TV Shows
More sophisticated mobile devices, smarter apps and faster wireless networks are finally delivering on the promise of anytime, anywhere movies and TV shows. As a result, dozens of providers – from independent distributors to cable operators – are falling over themselves to bring us the latest and greatest in box office entertainment. But with so much choice, there is often confusion. Some providers offer subscription services, some offer one-time rental or purchase options, and some offer a mixture of both. We take a look at 10 of the major players in this increasingly crowded marketplace and rate them for selection, price and ease of use.
5 Ways Augmented Reality Apps Are Changing Our Lives
If you look through the tech section of any newspaper, or spend any amount of time online, you are almost certainly familiar with the expression “augmented reality.” Used in everything from military exercises to sportscasts on national television, augmented reality (AR) applications have quickly become part of our everyday lives. But what exactly is augmented reality? In simple terms, it’s a view of the real world that has been enhanced by computer-generated graphics, text or sound. While we may not be familiar with the definition of AR, we are certainly familiar with some its applications. That yellow first down marker we see during televised football games is a classic and enduring example of AR. So is the data that is superimposed on the visor of a fighter pilot as he gazes out of his cockpit window.
Parental Guides for Instagram and Snapchat
For those parents already feeling a little overwhelmed by Facebook, the stunning popularity of instant photo-sharing services like Instagram and Snapchat can feel like the final straw. How can you possibly keep up with everything your teen is doing on all these social networks, particularly Snapchat, where photos disappear 10 seconds after they have been viewed, leaving no trail of what’s been posted? Sensibly, the folks at ConnectSafely have decided that a little knowledge is a good thing – at least as far as parents are concerned – and they have come up with two new Parents’ Guides to both Instagram and Snapchat. These latest guides join A Parents’ Guide to Facebook and A Parents’ Guide to Google+, which have already been published by ConnectSafely.
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