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Two Months With the Logitech MK850 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018Sophie Brown

I have spent the last eight weeks using the Logitech MK850 Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to see how they fit into my office space.

Starting from Scratch © Sophie Brown (Scratch and Python Logos used under Creative Commons License 2.0)

Starting From Scratch: Developing Interest

October 10, 2015December 4, 2017Sophie Brown

In my experience, it is nearly impossible to teach a child something they’re not interested in learning. Before I begin discussing codes and programming languages, I wanted to get my son interested in the subject at a surface level.

HP Pavilion x360: A Holiday Gift To Myself

December 20, 2014November 26, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The HP Pavilion x360 is the perfect laptop for parents on the go.

Zenith Z-19 Terminal. Photo credit: Flick user ajmexico, CC BY 2.0

How Popular Programming Languages Got Their Names

November 2, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin1

Ever wondered why C++ ended up with two pluses instead of one? Did the creators of Java have a particular fixation with coffee? Read on to find out!

Samsung ATIV One5 Stylus PC Review

June 19, 2014November 23, 2017Dakster Sullivan

If you’re a Samsung fan, listen up! The new Samsung ATIV One 5 Stylus computer is something you might want to think about adding to your technology arsenal.

GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Christmas Light Geekiness

December 22, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post1

Times have changed since I was a little girl with my lanky legs crammed in the back of my parents’ cream VW Bug, defogging the window with the sleeve of my Christmas dress to see a pretty string of lights here and there…

GeekMom Plays: Mech Mice Episode 1

September 18, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post

Let’s Play Mech Mice with a 7-year-old!

Motherboards and Daughtercards: Build a Computer With Your Kid

June 11, 2013November 24, 2017Marziah Karch

So when our ancient PC stopped working this winter, I knew that I wasn’t going to build another computer. She was.

Screensters by Toddy Gear: Fun for Kids

May 9, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

The Screenster’s slim, simple design, the numerous caricatures to choose from, and convenient top loop for hanging it on a bag makes this a fun accessory for kids’ tablets: iPads, Kindles, Kobos, Nooks, or Galaxy among others.

Windows 8 for $39.99 — Are You In?

July 6, 2012Dakster Sullivan

This week, Microsoft announced that most Windows users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for only $39.99. For anyone that doesn’t usually buy upgrades, that is a significant cost break compared to what it usually costs (around $50 to $100). Now, before you jump on that deal, consider the following…

Mom, Where Does Linux Come From?

April 6, 2012Ruth Suehle1

Feel like you’ve heard of Linux, but aren’t really sure who makes it or what it does? Watch this new video from The Linux Foundation to find out just how much you already interact with Linux every day as well as the story of how it gets put together.

Respect Your Parents or They Will Follow Through

February 10, 2012Cathé Post37

You may have heard about this dad who recently punished his daughter through a video on YouTube. Through writers on GeekMom and various social media venues where the event has been shared, I have seen every opinion in the spectrum of possibilities from chastising the father to praising him. The video was a very timely […]

Muse of Nerds: College Physics, Innovative Robotics, Homeschooling — Dr. McColgan Can Do It All!

December 14, 2011Rebecca Angel1

For my Muse of Nerds this month, I’ll formally introduce you to someone I have talked about in the past: Dr. Michele McColgan of Siena College. I met her through our homeschooling group (she has two elementary-aged children) and she has introduced my kids to science, math, robots, computer programming, alternative energy, a Lego Robotics […]

Computer Science Lessons Need to Change

December 4, 2011Sophie Brown22

There is a sense of complete wonder at the insides of a computer, and it’s something I find both worrying and surprising. I am of the first generation for whom computers have been standard items in our homes for most, if not all, of our lives. From the day I was born back in 1986, […]

Steve Jobs Changed the Game for Kids

October 6, 2011GeekMom5

I began working in children’s media not long after Steve Jobs returned to Apple. Those were the days of CD-ROMs, when we had to fight those who controlled the purse strings to allow us to make Mac-compatible games even though it was such a small part of the computer market. There was always a sense […]