Parenting teenagers requires a delicate balance of giving kids increasing amounts of freedom and independence while still being hands-on enough to help them navigate the real world. That proposition is complicated, and even more so when it comes to teens and their technology. To help you navigate this tricky new terrain, we asked experts for […]
The number of kids with smartphones has increased dramatically. Parents considering getting their child a phone face many questions: What is the best age to give the child a phone? What kind of phone is best? What rules need to be established before giving the phone to the child? We tapped experts on technology and […]
Nothing is worse than hearing the Marimba ringtone jangle you awake at 4 a.m. — especially when it’s a wrong number. Use your iPhone’s “Do Not Disturb” mode for better sleep or just for some quiet time. What is Do Not Disturb mode? When you turn on DND, the iPhone holds calls, texts and alerts, […]
This video tip will show you three easy options for printing from your mobile device using AirPrint, Printopia or ePrint.
This video tip shows you how to setup your iPhone (or iPad), desktop and web calendars to sync so a change made to one appears on the others. Part 3 of our 5-part series: How to Sync Your iPhone Calendar. Did you learn something new in that short, awesome video? Please share the love […]
Last month we asked Make It Better readers which tech troubleshooting topics they would most like help with.
Here’s an app for movie fans, but is it a “Better” or “Bust” to use? The PercyFX app for Blackberry, iPhone and iPad lets you customize a favorite movie clip with personalized messages that interact with different scenes. Available movies range from recent blockbusters like “Bridesmaids” and “Despicable Me” to classics like “The Big Lebowski” […]
Trying to juggle homework help in a busy household?
We’ve updated our list of the 25 must-have apps. These are the ones we use again and again to save us money and time (or waste a little time and brain cells, if we’re being totally honest). We’ve also noted which apps also work on iPads. Let the downloads begin! Communication Just using your […]
As the holidays approach, you might want to invite an extra, super-helpful guest into your kitchen: your iPad or iPhone! Every day, developers are cooking up new apps that let you get up close and personal with your favorite celebrity chef, or your favorite cookbook or food magazine—and these apps are time-saving, interactive, fun, informative […]
