I’ve come to rely on Common Sense Media for advice on all the media my kids consume. It’s a treacherous road for modern day parents and this is a helpful tool....
Happy New Year from Digital Zen
Digital Zen has been quiet, but I'm still here. Check out how I used technology these past few months to close out the year, celebrate the holidays, and ring in 2016. Happy New Year!...
Amazon Saved My Pot Roast
I make the yummiest beer-braised pot roast, and last Thursday's snow storm was the perfect day to enjoy it. I was all ready to start searing when - WAIT!...
Easily Email Docs to Your iPad
PDF documents were littering up my desktop, waiting to be read. I avoided reading them at my desk, and printing them out just traded digital clutter for paper. Now I simply email PDF's to my iPad where they wait unobtrusively until I'm ready for them. Here's how....
Tips for Digital Readers: Getting the Hang of e-Books, Reading Apps, and Your Online Library
I finally tried out my local library’s online catalog, and I’ve also been getting the hang of e-books and reading apps for my iPad. Read on to learn which tech tools I'm using to read more while also enjoying more ease, time, and even money....
A Digital Day in the Life
Technology is woven into our daily lives like never before. Here are a few snippets into what this looks like on a typical day in the Sand House....
The Easiest Way to Follow Your Favorite Blogs
Bloglovin is an easy, free tool that helps me slim down the inbox but still follow all the blogs I enjoy - on my time. Manage subscriptions and get updates from one source, no matter how many blogs you want to follow....
What is RSS?
RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication. It's a news aggregator - think of it as your own custom "portal" into the Internet. When you subscribe to an RSS news feed, new content will appear in your chosen RSS reader. The idea is you can pick and choose your favorite content from across the Internet, and have it all appear on one page. Start using an RSS reader today to organize your favorite content on the web!...
