Why Kids and Smartphones Don’t Mix

No one said using a smartphone is a sure-fire way to avoid making stupid mistakes. I’ve covered the not-so wonderful side of technology in previous posts.  However, this latest gem goes beyond falling down manholes or setting expensive texting records. If you are a parent, you now have another reason to safeguard your smartphone when your kids are around. Paul Stoute is living proof that protecting your cellphone from little fingers is one of the smartest parenting moves you can make. The Oregon dad is the new owner of a vintage car, thanks to his toddler daughter’s cellphone skills. Or, … Continue reading

State Farm Warns You To Watch Out for “Smishing”

State Farm Insurance is warning people to watch out for scams that may be sent to your smartphone. It’s called “smishing”. State Farm has tips for what to do, and what not to do, if your discover that your smartphone has been hit with this type of scam. Many of us adore our smartphones. Whether it is an Android phone, or an iPhone, it is something that many people cannot do without. Just how often do Americans use their smartphones? The Pew Research and American Life Project found that mobile phone users send and receive, on average, about 40 text … Continue reading

Your Smartphone, the Genealogy Tool

Whether you just got a new smartphone as a gift this holiday season, or you have owned your smartphone for a while and you have yet to explore all of its potential uses, here is something to think about. Your smartphone can be used as a genealogist’s tool. From capturing pictures and taking video and voice recordings to taking notes, your smartphone can be as useful to you, the genealogist, as a Swiss Army knife is to a camper. How do you use your smartphone for genealogy? You can use some of the apps that may have come pre – installed on your … Continue reading