December 16, 2012 A Twin Falls Christmas tradition is coming to an end, how do we protect our kids' online privacy, and the return of Google Maps for iPhone. Here's what Terry was talking about last week.
December 14, 2012 When Apple launched iOS 6 in September to coincide with the release of the iPhone 5, the gave the boot to two Google services that had been there since the beginning: YouTube and Google Maps. Since then we've heard how unhappy Apple customers are with the Apple Maps replacement.
Well iPhone users, fret no more. Google Maps is back, and it's way better than ever.
December 13, 2012 Recently Brad posted a thoughtful article on the dangers of keeping your kids' safe online. His concerns were sparked by a recent study by the Federal Trade Commission that found that most mobile apps for kids are secretly collecting data from their smartphones. Scary, right?
Brad, arguably my arch-nemesis tech geek in the building, surmised that the only true way to keep your kids safe online was to completely unplug and get off the grid. Unfortunately, unless you're Amish, I don't think that's going to cut it with your kids.
But there is a way to keep your kids safe.
December 10, 2012 'Tis the season for shopping, Christmas parties, your kids' holiday recitals, taking photos, videos, and all the other things you have to remember day to day. So naturally you'll be using your smartphone more during the holidays to keep everything straight.
It might not be a bad time to make sure your smartphone's battery is optimized so it doesn't die when you need it most. No matter if you have an iPhone or an Android, here are a few universal tips that will save your battery.
December 4, 2012 Short Message Service, better known as "Texting," turned 20 years old Monday and as far as I'm concerned it's still as annoying as ever.
December 4, 2012 Meet Griffin. Griffin is by far the sweetest and most good-natured dog I've ever met, and someone broke his leg in two places and fired a shotgun at him.
I can't tell you how angry that makes me, and how much it breaks my heart.
December 1, 2012 Check out some of our favorite Christmas light displays, grab a free app for your iPhone, and track Santa Claus right here in the Magic Valley. Here's what Terry was talking about last week.
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November 29, 2012 How many times have you been singing along to your favorite song on the radio when your best friend says, "hey, those aren't the lyrics!" Or you're trying to settle a bet amongst friends to see who can accurately decipher the most Bob Dylan lyrics? Well, thanks to your iPhone and EpicLyrics, you'll never have that problem again.
November 26, 2012 Have you seen a friend post a ‘legal notice’ or a 'privacy notice' that is meant to protect your privacy rights from big bad Facebook? I bet you've thought about posting that notice yourself, but will it actually help protect your privacy?
November 22, 2012 Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that just sort of comes and goes. I rarely do anything to get ready for it, nor do I spend much time celebrating it. For most Americans, Thanksgiving is about dinner and football. But at my house, things go a little differently.
November 20, 2012 If you're kids have been nagging you for an Xbox 360, do not give in and buy them one for Christmas. You will have technology regret so fast it will make your head spin.
Microsoft is rumored to be announcing the next Xbox in June of 2013.
