Category Archives: A Heads Up

Why Should You Say Yes To A TV Interview?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by admin

At first,  the proposition of accepting a television interview might be a little intimidating. The thought of answering questions with the unblinking eye of the TV camera probing your very soul can make you curl up in the fetal position … Continue reading →

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Responding To Stealth Social Media Apps

Posted on December 26, 2015 by admin

Most of us know the impact that social media has had on our culture.  Some of it’s great and some has really led us down a slippery slope. One aspect has parents learning of a secret struggle their kids have … Continue reading →

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Social Media-Rising In Younger Kids

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Estimates say 7.5 million children under 13 years of age that have lied about their age to open a Facebook account. Continue reading →

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Cool Tech Gifts Will Tech The Halls This Christmas, Again

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

So what is on your Christmas list this year? Well if you’re like one of the many people Nielsen surveyed this year it is going to be high tech gifts.  And our youngest generation is really smitten. According to the latest Nielsen … Continue reading →

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Social Media Reputation-What Happens Here, Stays Everywhere

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

   It’s amazing how the different social media platforms have lit a firestorm of expression among our society.  The Twitters and the Facebooks of the world encourage a free flow of ideas, emotions and information. But that kind of sowing … Continue reading →

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Cost of the New iPhone 4g: Is It Worth It?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Cost of the New iPhone: The 4S comes in Black or White This day is indeed a sad day for not just the people who are loyal to the Apple brand and it’s innovative line of products, but for … Continue reading →

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Android Cell Phone Apps-Reason For Caution

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

….accessing Android cell phone apps really can set up users for some trouble if they are not careful.     The Google Android cell phones have been a popular smartphone platform for some time now. But now they’ve become popular … Continue reading →

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Background Checks On Facebook? It’s Happening

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

  …what you do in your private life is your business, right?    You’ve heard the warnings over the last several years as the social networks have gotten more popular. Don’t post a picture or reveal too much of yourself … Continue reading →

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Webcam Monitoring-Look Out Who’s Watching

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

Webcam Monitoring-Look Out Who’s Watching These webcams can be windows to sex predators and your unwanted fame on the internet. Webcams have gotten to be almost standard equipment on late model laptops these days. They’ve brought us into the world … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Unlimited Data…Another Bites The Dust

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

…they saw a chance to make a lot of money.   Another big wireless company has nixed it’s cell phone unlimited data plan. Verizon wireless is changing it’s data plan from a byte buffet to a tiered approach to data … Continue reading →

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