Tech

Windows 8 Tutorial for Settings Charm

May 14, 2013 Tech

For Tech Tuesday I thought I would try a quick video tutorial today. When I went on a trip for Microsoft recently we had bloggers who were very comfortable with Windows 8 and some new to it. Finding the settings for the various Windows 8 apps was something a few did not understand so I [...]

Tagged as: Microsoft, Tech Tuesday, technology, tutorial, Windows 8, WindowsChampions

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What tutorials would you like to see?

May 7, 2013 Tech

It has been a very busy day, but a quick question for you all. What tutorials would you like to see here on my blog? Do you need to know something about Twitter, Facebook, Blogging, Instagram, Smartphones, Windows 8, Apps? What about cooking – do you have questions there? Parenting? Raising a child with bipolar? [...]

Tagged as: help, tips, tutorial

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Weather Apps for Windows Phone 8

May 6, 2013 Reviews & Giveaways

Humans seem fascinated with weather. I am sure there is some reason for this that goes back to our caveman days, but regardless we seem to always want to know what the weather is now and what it will be. To that end, today I’m sharing about 3 different weather apps I have been trying [...]

Tagged as: apps, review, smartphone, weather, windows phone, windows phone apps

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Windows Phone 8 Day Challenge Recap and Giveaway

May 1, 2013 Reviews & Giveaways

Disclosure: I was provided this phone from the Windows Phone team to test out. Opinions are my own, as always. If you missed the previous days, you can find them here: Life with a Windows Phone Day 1 – Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone Day 2 – The Apps Talking on the Windows Phone Day [...]

Tagged as: giveaway, review, windows phone

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The Camera Day 7 of Windows Phone 8 Day Challenge

April 29, 2013 Reviews & Giveaways

Tagged as: photo/video, review, smartphone, travel, windows phone, WindowsChampions

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Protect As You Connect [infographic]

April 27, 2013 Tech

Regardless of how much I preach security to everyone I know, some still don’t get it and frankly sometimes security issues happen to those that do understand too. For this Saturday Infographic I found this one from Microsoft (Disclosure: A reminder that I do receive certain perks as part of the Windows Champions team – [...]

Tagged as: infographic, security, technology

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Cooking at AllRecipes.com with Windows Phone

April 26, 2013 Food

One of the surprises in Seattle was visiting the AllRecipes.com headquarters! (Disclosure: I received this trip as part of my work with Microsoft and Windows – opinions are my own) I have been a user of AllRecipes for years. We had a great time learning about tech related items and of course, food! We were [...]

Tagged as: apps, cooking, food, food tips, recipe, windows phone, WindowsChampions

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Hallmark Text Bands Giveaway

April 25, 2013 Reviews & Giveaways

While we adults (er old kids) love to text each other and have fun with our friends, our young kids want to do that too. It really is not feasible to get them their own smartphones though so young. Hallmark has a fun way for kids to have that texting experience in a safe way [...]

Tagged as: giveaway, technology, toys

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Live from Seattle and Microsoft

April 21, 2013 Tech

Today I am making my way to Seattle for a Microsoft trip. This has been someplace I have wanted to go for a long time. I have been thrilled to be working as an ambassador with Microsoft since 2010 and now I get to go visit them! (Disclosure: I receive certain perks by being an ambassador [...]

Tagged as: Microsoft, technology, travel, weight loss, Windows 8, windows phone, WindowsChampions

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