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Category: Internet

GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2022

February 2, 2022GeekMom

The first month of 2022 was a successful reading month for Sophie. In this month’s Between the Bookends, she shares a range of books from educational books for kids to informative non-fiction for adults, an LGBTQ paranormal detective drama to a book that helps you plan your own funeral! As always, she hopes you’ll find […]

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Gryphon Parental Control Router & Mesh Wi-Fi System

January 4, 2022January 3, 2022Ricardo Rebelo

Gryphon releases some new home networking products with GeekDads and GeekMoms in mind for those looking to upgrade in 2022.

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Portland Book Festival Begins Today Online!

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020Jonathan H. Liu

This year’s Portland Book Festival will be a bit different: it’s mostly free, it’s two weeks long, and it’s online!

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Geek Links: Find More ‘Animal Crossing’ Goodness at Play Nintendo

May 29, 2020May 28, 2020Z1

If you’re in the market for some more ‘Animal Crossing’-centric entertainment, Nintendo of America’s Play Nintendo hub has just rolled out a bumper crop of free digital activities for all ages. Courtesy: Play Nintendo

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CoComelon Delivers Preschool Entertainment at Home

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020Michael Kaufman1

While parents are having meetings on Zoom and students are learning how to learn remotely, CoComelon gives preschoolers their own content to entertain and educate.

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Internet Classics: Eric Conveys an Emotion

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020Greg Howley

Back in the late ’90s, when no websites had video and many had no pictures, it took far less to entertain us. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you Emotion Eric.

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‘PokĂ©mon Home’ Launches Next Month

January 28, 2020Z

February 2020 will see the release of ‘PokĂ©mon Home,’ a new cloud service that will support the storage and migration of Pocket Monsters between Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and your mobile device.

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Online Kids Need a Guard Dog With a Big Bark

December 22, 2019December 21, 2019Michael Kaufman

Bark monitors children’s online communication and social media platforms for serious issues. A special Bark team has published a story illumining some of the darkness that kids can face online.

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Firewalla Blue Network Security

Gadget Bits: Firewalla Blue is a Smart Home Security, Parental Controls, Personal VPN and More in a Box

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Ken Denmead

The smarter your home, the more ways there are into your network. Firewalla Blue is a network device that will make your family safer.

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Plan for the Future: Geek Parents Register Their Kids’ Names as Domains (Giveaway)

April 28, 2019April 26, 2019Ken Denmead

We’re giving away coupon codes for 10 free .com domain name registrations so you can make sure your kids are ready for the future! [Sponsored]

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Tech Springs Ahead in {Device Diary} Vol. 15

March 31, 2019March 30, 2019Michael Kaufman

The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.

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Pinna is the first curated, ad-free, streaming service for podcasts, audiobooks and music for ages 3 to 8.

Pinna Provides Ad-Free, Curated Audio Content for Kids

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019Michael Kaufman

Curated, kid-safe audio content for kids though a dedicated app. Pinna streams ad-free podcasts, audiobooks and music for kids between 3 and 8 years-old.

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Why You Should Never Use the Same Password on Multiple Sites

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018Greg Howley

It seems like not a month goes by where you don’t hear about another huge data breach from a major company. But it’s so hard to remember all those different passwords! And what’s the harm, really?

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My Cloud Home: The Easy Answer to Family File Sharing

November 29, 2018December 15, 2018Jenny Bristol5

My Cloud Home from Western Digital creates a personal and private file cloud for you and your family.

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Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Buy Online

November 8, 2018November 7, 2018Michael Kaufman

You probably never thought that you would get the most comfortable glasses you’ve ever worn from an online store? Topology brings it. What about a custom knife? Deejo is the place for you.

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Send a Random Pig With Age Hams

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018Jim MacQuarrie1

A sixth-grade student created an absurd business proposal for his school’s entrepreneurship club’s contest; when he won, Owen Shakelton and his stepfather turned the idea into “a real deal business.” Age Hams will anonymously mail a little rubber pig and a personalized card to anyone you choose.

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Explore Computer Science Algorithms With Brilliant

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018Z

Learn to manipulate code and calculate solutions to real-world problems with Brilliant’s Computer Science Algorithms course.

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Brilliant Teaches Special Relativity

July 23, 2018July 22, 2018Z1

In Brilliant’s Special Relativity course, you’ll explore Einstein’s theory through 16 quizzes, more than 250 guided problems, and lots of bonus puns.

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Geek Links: Learn Morse Code With Google Typing Trainer

July 21, 2018July 20, 2018Dave Banks

Google says they can teach you Morse code in an hour. Guess what? They can! Courtesy: Bryan on Scouting

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Unlock the Wonders of the Cosmos With Brilliant’s Astronomy

July 16, 2018July 15, 2018Z

With tons of helpful animation and straightforward instruction, this Astrology course helps broaden your understanding of the universe around us and provides valuable tools that can be used to ward off any flat-Earthers in your midst.

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Explore Physics of the Everyday at Brilliant

July 9, 2018July 8, 2018Z

In this course, you’ll learn to think like a physicist using only a few powerful principles.

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Brilliant Teaches Outside the Box Geometry

July 2, 2018July 1, 2018Z

Begin your beautiful exploration of Outside the Box Geometry for free from our sponsors at Brilliant.

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Brilliant Teaches Algebra Through Puzzles

June 25, 2018June 26, 2018Z

This week, we’re exploring Brilliant’s Algebra Through Puzzles course—covering equations, ratios, sequences, exponents, and more—with a special focus on understanding geometric arguments and the algebra of physics.

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Experience the Joy of Problem Solving With Brilliant

June 18, 2018June 17, 2018Z

Head over to Brilliant now to become a better problem-solver. It’s free to start and a great way to model continued learning for the children in your life.

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Geek Links: Apple’s New Website Dedicated to Families

March 18, 2018March 18, 2018Skip Owens

Let’s learn more about Apple’s new “Families” website. Courtesy: Apple.com

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Reach Your Retirement Goals With a GuidedChoice Managed IRA

March 8, 2018March 8, 2018Z

[Sponsored] Whether you’re signing up for your first individual retirement account or rolling over an existing IRA, GuidedChoice has a Managed IRA solution that’s right for you.

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Stack Overflow: Spotlight on ‘Gnomon’ by Nick Harkaway

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

Usually my Stack Overflow columns are about a pile of books on a particular topic, so it’s a little unconventional to focus on one particular book. On the other hand, Nick Harkaway’s ‘Gnomon’ is almost a stack of books in itself.

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High Tech Treats in { Device Diary } Vol. 12

December 22, 2017December 30, 2017Michael Kaufman

The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.

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Facebook Messenger Kids Teaches Safe Social Media

December 8, 2017December 28, 2017Michael Kaufman1

Facebook technology and parents’ supervision make Messenger Kids a solution for teaching social media skills and safety.

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Blink Wi-Fi cameras will soon become a "seecurity" system.

If You Blink, You Won’t Miss a Thing

October 28, 2017Michael Kaufman

The Blink security camera family has grown again, and it is becoming a powerhouse security system… all without wires.

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