DigitalFanGirl

Update: audio has been fixed and added (Aug 9, 2009)

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

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More 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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Naomi 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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Pose, 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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iPhone, 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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Tech 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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We’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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Do 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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Is 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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What is your level of Decoration Tech? Find out what geeky things Melissa, Tony and Naomi do during the holidays.

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Hear us discuss our concerns, opinions and experiences on how we strive to create balance in our online social lives while staying connected and tuned in to our children and families. Moms Gone Geek chats about favorite social networking services and compare how we use those services; what is worth the time and what is not. Tony’s favorites include: Facebook and Twitter. Naomi’s favorites include: Facebook, Ning, DigitalFanGirl, Flickr and Twitter. Melissa’s favorites include: Twitter, Facebook, and Seesmic. Her complete list can be found here. We all agree we like to use Facebook primarily for family and close friends we know well and that Tumblr is a good integrated aggregator for your blog and twitter updates.

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A is for Archive

Archives are what you make them. You don’t have to use any fancy software to archive your files. Your operating system’s file browser is all you really need. (i.e., Explorer in Windows and Finder in Mac OS) When you archive something, you’re either moving or copying an original file and storing it for later in a different place other than your local hard drive. When storing digital archives, it’s best to have more than one copy stored on different devices or media in case one archiving method fails. For example, you might keep one archive set on an external hard drive and another on a series of DVDs or an additional external drive.

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