3D printing has become one of the world’s most exciting new technologies. There are countless possibilities that people speak about on a regular basis in tech, craft and hobby communities. However, does it actually live up to the hype and does it have a place in the home? While 3D printing isn’t going to have a spot in your home much like a regular printer, it’s certainly going to find a niche in many households around the world. But what exactly can a home 3D printer do for you? Read on to find out! Creating Toys If you have children at home or if you have a hobby that involves…
New To TV Streaming? Here’s What You Need To Know
According to research, only half of all American households have access to streaming video. This statistic means there is a one in two chance that you might be a newcomer to the world of streaming TV shows and movies – and it’s fair to say that you are missing out. So, if you have yet to experience the delights of Netflix, Chromecast, or Roku sticks, this post is for you. Read on to find out more in this simple guide to streaming for rookies – let’s get started right away. Why should you stream? Streaming TV is a cost-effective way of watching your favorite TV shows from all over the…
Here Are the Best Everyday Apps For The Modern Dad
Today’s dad has a lot on his plate between keeping on top of the daily workload, sticking to a fitness routine – and everybody knows that a healthy lifestyle is essential to maintain your physical and mental health in the current high pace society -, and still keeping an active social life. Forgotten the old days where all a dad needed to do was to walk down to the local bar to take care of his business deals, his social entertainment, and his fitness! Today is about multitasking in the smartest possible way. Thankfully, there’s just the thing for that and it’s called apps! Take Care of Your Social Entertainment…
The Best Sports Apps for Busy Dads
Being a dad is awesome, but like most things in life, it also has its drawbacks. Before kids came along, you could settle down for an afternoon of tennis or NFL and enjoy an uninterrupted game. You were also free to check the latest match scores at any time of the day or night. But then your life became a whirlwind of activity, with very little respite other than the few hours you got to spend asleep in bed. Fortunately, technology provides many solutions to a busy dad’s hectic life with kids. Just because a trip to watch a game of football is a rare event and it’s virtually impossible…
Parenting & Technology: A Match Made In Heaven
As a tech-loving male, gadgets are probably a key feature in many aspects of your life. In addition to providing fantastic entertainment, those products can be used to aid the process of housework as well as save time and money. But could those benefits additionally extend to the realm of parenting? Of course they could! While there’s no denying that the market is saturated with a lot of pointless parenting gadgets, there are many that will make life a lot easier. In truth, some of the best devices aren’t even made with parenting specifically in mind. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best. Automatic Garage Door Opener…
What’s Next For Audio-Loving Dads?
These days we dads are used to having our minds blown by technology. We’ve almost been spoiled by the sum total of human creativity and genius which is driving it all. Uber announced this week that they are investing billions into driver-less cars that fly you to work. Oculus, the company behind the virtual reality headset, say that in a couple of years, we’ll be able to live in virtual environments which are every bit as detailed as the real world. And futurists, like Ray Kurzweil, have argued that humanity is about to cure thousands of the diseases which have afflicted it since the dawn of time. What about audio…
Dad, The Internet Just Cut Out Again!
When you’ve got three kids that are all completely addicted to the internet, it can be tough. The moment the internet cuts out they’re screaming their heads off, complaining that they can’t watch their favorite cat videos or Pew Die Pie on Youtube. What’s worse, you don’t often have a clue about what has actually gone wrong. Sometimes a simple reset of the router fixes the problem, but often it doesn’t. Here’s some advice for what to do if your internet connection sucks. Change the Channel Your router communicates with the outside world using a type of radio wave. Its how information gets from the internet and onto your computer.…
The Essential Technologies to Make Your Home Smart
If you want to bring your home bang into the 21st Century, by turning it into a tech-connected smart home, you may find it difficult to source smart technologies that actually make a real difference to you and your family, and which are therefore worth investing in. Here are some of the technologies, which are essential if you want to make your home smart: A Smart Thermostat There are a number of companies, including Nest and Eco-bee, who have created excellent smart thermostats, which can be controlled wirelessly and via smartphone. The beauty of products like the Nest Learning Thermostat and Eco-bee Smarter WiFi Thermostat is that, not only can…
Best Accessories For The Practical Dad
If you’re a dad, then you know all about being practical. When you buy something, you make sure that it will make your life more efficient or pleasant, because otherwise what’s the point? However, in your quest to get the best gadget and accessories, are you including your smartphone in the search? By that, we don’t mean that you use your phone to find new items, but instead that you use it as a way to get accessories that combine it with some other purpose. After all, you already carry your smartphone on you anyway, so why not make it more practical by giving it an upgrade? So, with that…
Win $75 Gift Card For Sling TV Subscriptions NOW!!!
The Gift Card is provided by Sling TV, but all opinions are 100% mine. Back in the summer, we as a family decided to cut the cable cord for good. For the most part, we were always busy, but we had like all these channels we didn’t ever watch. We figured, what’s the point of paying $125 dollars a month when we watched maybe ten channels at the most? Since we all have smart TVs, we’re able to download the app, watch live TV and save money in the long run. One of the best parts about this service is that you can choose a package for the channels you…
Could Your Home Gaming Experience Be Improved?
Gaming is a popular pastime – one of the most popular around, in fact. If you are a die-hard gamer, then you are probably always on the lookout for ways to improve your gaming experience. No matter what, chances are you are not doing everything you could to make your gaming experience as great as possible. If you are curious as to how this might be achieved, then read on. Here are some of the best ways to improve your home gaming experience straight away. Get Comfortable You know how it is – you get so engrossed in a game that you forget how long you have been sitting there.…
The Tech That’ll Make It Easier For You To Keep Being One Fine Dad
Being the man of the family is a tough job. Whether you work away from home or whether your job demands a suit and a tie or a hoover and a dustpan. Pulling your weight isn’t easy. But you shouldn’t let it tax on your confidence in yourself. Maintaining yourself gets difficult when familial duties are involved, but not impossible. With these tech tips, it can be a lot easier to keep looking and feeling as sharp as ever. Fitness Are you in danger of developing a dadbod? Or perhaps you’ve been in denial about having one for some time? A lot of kids and significant others don’t mind a…
4 Great Items from LeMall That Need to be on Your Christmas List
This post is sponsored by LeMall USA, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us already. That means it’s time to start gathering those Christmas wish lists and do a little shopping. For once though, I bypassed all the madness and decided to do Black Friday shopping from home. You’re right; I watched some of my favorite cartoons and browsed online for the best deals possible. One of the most popular items every year seems to be electronics and the latest items from phones to TVs. One place that caught my eye was a place called LeMall,…
5 Gadgets That Will Make You Feel Young Again
There are a lot of great things about becoming a daddy. It’s a brilliant time for all of us to settle down and start looking after the kids. However, it can also lead to us feeling old before our time. No longer are we living the young lifestyle, and that leads us to adopt an elderly mindset. We aren’t past our prime yet, so let’s remind ourselves of how to feel young with a few ideas. Virtual Reality In case you weren’t aware, virtual reality is becoming the next big thing in gaming. In the past year alone, devices like the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift have made a…
New Linksys Router From Best Buy Gives Big Boost for Home
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free Nowadays, it never ceases to amaze me with how far technology has come along. It seems like every day I’m talking about something new in the market that just baffles me. Once again, I’ve checked something out that has totally blown my mind. I had the luxury of reviewing the new WRT3200ACM Wi-Fi Router available at Best Buy from Linksys. The WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router is powered by Tri-Stream 160 technologies, which doubles the bandwidth on all spatial streams for the fastest dual-band router…
Open Garage Through SmartPhone with MyQ Garage
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chamberlain for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems like nowadays we all use our smart phones for just about everything. With me, I pay my bills, check my kid’s grades, and order food from restaurants and even turning off the lights in my house. I’ll be honest; that’s one of the reasons I’ve upgraded my phone to store all my apps, music and pictures. Recently, I was asked if I would be interested in trying out a garage opener that you can open with an app. The Chamberlain MyQ Garage can connect to any garage door opener…
Watch The Big Game on a Brand New TV from Aaron’s
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Aaron’s Inc.. The opinions and text are all mine. If you know me personally through social media or check out my website, then you know this is my favorite time of the year because it’s football season. My wife would tell you that from August until February, our marriage is on hold because on the weekends it’s all about football. Since I work the night shift, I don’t get to watch games on Thursday and Monday nights, but Saturdays and Sundays I’m in front of the TV. Since most of my friends live out of town, I usually watch…
Setting Up An Entertainment Center That Will The Envy Of All Your Friends
If there’s something that any guy is going to need in his home, it’s an entertainment system. When you’re done with work and taking a break from the kids, you want to kick back and enjoy a movie or some video games. To get the best results, however, you need to put a bit more thought than just collapsing on the couch. Here’s how you get the absolute best out of your home entertainment system. Proper support is a must-have First, let’s start with your seat. Anyone who has tried to spend a day relaxing on the couch will be able to attest to how much less relaxing it becomes…
