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MGG 021 Google Juice

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On August - 2 - 2009

mgglogo300We’re drinkin’ the Google Juice! It’s so yummy and refreshing! Won’t you join us? We discuss GTD with Google IMAP and CalDAV along with the myriad of apps and products that go good with Google. What the heck are we talking about? Listen to this episode to find out more and get your fill of geeky goodness!

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MGG 020 Online Medical Records: Hip HIPAA Hooray?

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On July - 26 - 2009

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Medical Records. Everyone has them. Have you ever had to go on a hunt for your shot records from decades ago because an employer or school required them? How did that work out for ya? Trying to keep track of and remember all of your family’s medical information can be a daunting task. If you’re like most of us, you’ve got a stack or stacks of papers scattered throughout the house — or in one room if you’re really organized! We’re on the lookout for an easier, more efficient way of keeping this information organized and safely accessible when needed.Whether you’re a single person or managing a family with multiple records, or traveling with the military, is an online medical record-keeping service for you? Fast, easy, secure, reliable and compliant is what we’re aiming to find out about services currently available for medical record-keeping. Anything that will help make managing a family easier and more efficient is what we’re all about, so this is what we’re discussing this week on Moms Gone Geek.

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MGG 019 Show Them the Money

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On July - 19 - 2009

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Two topics tackled on this episode: Social Media fads along with tips and tools for teaching your kids about money and finances. This is what has been on our minds lately and we really want to know what you think about it.

Are we just fickle when it comes to new social networking services and apps? Do we give each one a fairshake? What makes us stick around or move on to the next new shiny thing? Developers will want to pay close attention!

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MGG 018 One Way Or Another

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On June - 28 - 2009

mgglogo300There isn’t just one way to do something when it comes to technology – the possibilities seem endless. In this episode, we moms put our heads together to think of alternative ways for using common devices and new technologies like: Seesmic Desktop for Twitter AND Facebook, Multimedia Centers using Hulu and/or Boxee, mobile wifi with Mifi or Cradlepoint and ways to use an iPod Touch for more than just an MP3 player. We’re thinking differently and we’d like to know your creative ideas. Leave us a comment here on the blog.

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MGG 017 Mobile Mania Part 2

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On June - 21 - 2009

mgglogo300We’re still manic about mobile services and devices so we’re bringing you Part 2 of our (previous) Mobile Mania discussion about the new iPhone 3Gs, the impact of Apple’s WWDC iPhone announcement on the Palm Pre release and outraged AT&T customers.

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MGG 016 Special Report: Results Are In for TheMacMommy

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On June - 14 - 2009

mgglogo300Is TheMacMommy having a Girl or a Boy? Find out by listening to this Special Report from Moms Gone Geek.

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MGG 015 Online Reputation Management

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On June - 7 - 2009

mgglogo300More than 80 percent of executive and corporate recruiters turn to the Web to research job candidates, and 43 percent say they have turned down a job seeker because of information they found, according to a study released August 2008 by ExecuNet, an online social network for business professionals.

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MGG 014 Let’s Go Camping!

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On May - 31 - 2009

mgglogo300Naomi recently went to Word Camp Mid-Atlantic. In this show we discuss our experiences attending unconferences and what you can do to be prepared when going to a PodCamp, BarCamp or any number of social events. We share tips, tools and networking resources to help you enjoy your camping adventures so you can focus on maximizing the learning and fun. Find out where Naomi will be next!

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MGG 013 Pose Smile Upload

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On May - 17 - 2009

mgglogo300Pose, smile and say, “upload!” In this episode we discuss sharing photos online and give you some resources, tips and tricks for managing all of that data! There are so many choices for sharing your photos with friends and loved ones. We discuss our favorite services, apps and sites as well as what like or don’t like about them. So get your cameras ready for this edition of Moms Gone Geek: Pose Smile Upload.

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MGG 012 Mobile Mania

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On May - 3 - 2009

mgglogo300iPhone, BlackBerry, G1, HTC Magic, Sidekick, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon; How does one decide on what phone to get and what carrier to choose? Will TheMacMommy stick with Sprint? Find out why DigitalFanGirl is talking about dumping her beloved BlackBerry. We discuss it all in this episode of Moms Gone Geek.

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MGG 011 Family Tech Support

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On April - 12 - 2009

mgglogo300Tech support for your family and friends – do you love it or dread it? On this episode we try to give you some tips for dealing with the seemingly daunting task of being the resident techie to your friends and family. Listen to the tools and techniques we’ve used that have saved us from the migraine meds.

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MGG 010 Reintroductions

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On March - 29 - 2009

mgglogo300We’re back from a temporary hiatus and we can’t wait to bring you our mix of tips, tricks, how-tos, and reviews on a regular basis.

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MGG 009 TOS Contracts

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On February - 15 - 2009

mgglogo300Do you read the Terms of Service contracts for each and every service for which you sign up? Do you just click accept and hope for the best? In this episode we discuss the Facebook TOS change debacle and why it’s so important to know your rights and be aware of how your content could be used. We delve deep into the TOS agreements for popular services and try to break it down for you. Melissa does an in-depth review of Plaxo. Naomi discusses Flickr. Tony talks about ISPs.

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MGG 008 Home Media Centers

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On January - 18 - 2009

mgglogo300Is a Home Media Center right for you? Is your TV ready for the Digital Transition? Are YOU ready? Moms Gone Geek discusses alternatives to cable TV, Mac Mini or desktop PC versus the Apple TV, resolution, hardware required, and other details we ponder when thinking about replacing traditional TV with streaming internet and digital content. This episode has out-takes at the end.

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MGG 007 Geeky Season’s Greetings

Posted by Naomi "DigitalFanGirl" On December - 14 - 2008

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What is your level of Decoration Tech? Find out what geeky things Melissa, Tony and Naomi do during the holidays.


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