It used to take a lot of work to plagiarize something. You had to go to the library, find the right book and copy. Today, students can do all that with just two right clicks of a mouse. But Google has a new tool to help teachers sniff out the copies. It’s called “Google Assignments”. Google Product Manager Zach Yeskel…
When I was a student, there were a lot of distractions. Noisy roommates and loud hallways keep many students from being able to focus on their work. Today’s students though, have more options to help them meet every assignment using tech gadgets that are essential for school and work. One of my favorite gadgets is a set of noise-canceling headphones….
Like a lot of people, I have dozens of old videotapes stored in boxes and on shelves in my house. Video of my children being born, their first Christmas, first time on a bike, first soccer game, and hours of dance recitals and school programs. We can’t watch them. The technology from the 90s and 2000s is obsolete. We haven’t…
Could you spend a weekend at one of the most beautiful places on earth, and not take a picture? Not post to Facebook? Not even send a text? That’s the challenge put out by satelliteinternet.com, a tech company advertising a “Dream Job” that, for some people might sound like a nightmare. “People spend an average of 11 hours a day…
We can all use a little self-care from time to time. And inspiration is always a good thing, that’s the idea behind the app “Deepstash”. Every day, editors curate news articles, quotes, and blogs and publish them to the app. Stories from Lifehacker.com and entrepreneur magazine. Inspirational and motivational quotes from some of the world’s greatest minds. And lots of…
My daughter is off to college this week and while she’s making a long list of things she needs (or wants) for her apartment, I thought I should look at some gadgets that parents need for a little peace of mind. If your child or student doesn’t know much about car maintenance, or even if they do, an on-board diagnostic…
The snooze button may be your best friend in the morning, but how many times are you reaching for another 9 minutes, only to oversleep? If you absolutely positively have to wake up on time, these apps will make sure you do. Rocket Alarm Clock says it’s the ultimate wake-up call, which means, you cannot oversleep. First the volume of…
One of the biggest complaints in my house is probably one you’ve either uttered or heard from your family. “The internet is slow”. I hear it when my kids or wife are trying to download something on their computer or trying to watch something on Netflix or Amazon. A weak or poor WiFi signal is what causes buffering when you’re…
If you’ve got a little one, just a year or so away from going to school themselves, this can be a tough time of year. They’re watching all of the excitement surrounding their older brother or sister and they might feel left out. This app will not only help them feel like they’re going to school, but will give them…
