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Holiday Gift Ideas for Techie Dads (and Dudes)

If you are shopping for a techie dad (or dude), consider some of these great gift options that will satisfy his geek (and make you look like a terrific gift giver!).

App of the Week: Wombi Christmas Toys [Free]

The Wombi Christmas Toys app gives your little elves the chance to help out and complete tasks like decorating a tree to fixing a gingerbread man, even coiffing the unruly hair of a little soldier toy.

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Two Kid-Friendly Titles for PlayStation Vita [GREAT GAMING GIVEAWAY!]

Earlier this year, the PlayStation Vita launched into the marketplace as a revolution in handheld gaming. It has been heralded for its super crisp graphics, interactive games and comprehensive features, including front and rear-facing cameras, Internet browsing functionality and multimedia content, all in a pretty little package with a nifty touchscreen. 

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Great Photo Gift Ideas Using Those Pictures on Your Mobile Phones

Rather than sticking with the traditional framed photo, here are a few great ideas for what to do with all those wonderful photos that you have on your mobile phones. 

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App Pick of the Week: Kids Media

Any time my kids see an ad for a kids’ movie, they add it to their “wanna see” list, but in my past experience, sometimes the ratings haven’t matched up with the film’s content. My kids have seen G movies that have had scary parts and PG movies that they have been totally fine with. Without pre-screening the film (or TV show) first, it can be hard to know what parts they’ll need to cover their eyes for or where the fast forward button will be needed.

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Lytro: The Coolest Camera That Guarantees the Perfect Shot Every Time [GIVEAWAY]

When you see this picture of the Lytro on the right, a camera is not the first thing that comes to mind. Shaped like an elongated cube, the Lytro camera has created a sensation in the photography industry because it gives you total control of your photographs. [And you can win one of these amazing cameras!]

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Tips for Safe Online Shopping on Cyber Monday and Through the Holiday Season

Of course, when it comes to shopping online, which requires inputting your personal and financial details, there are a lot of things to be wary of to ensure that you information is protected. With this Cyber Monday expected to be the biggest online (and mobile) shopping day yet, it is a prime opportunity for sophisticated hackers and cybercriminals to create fake deals that seem too good to pass up. 

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Screen Play Apps of the Week for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

If you have the energy to hit the stores on Friday - or in many cases this year, Thursday night - you want to be prepared with the best apps to get you in and out of the stores (or websites) with the biggest savings possible. There are so many incredible sales to take advantage of, but wading through the circulars at the store is not a good strategy, especially since supplies are limited for a lot of these deals and steals. Be ready to face the crowds with these great apps for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the rest of the holiday shopping season. 

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How to Talk Like a Pilgrim and Other Thanksgiving Websites for Kids

Tomorrow is the day for family, friends, good food and to think about all the many things we are grateful for. Kids may simply equate Thanksgiving with getting a few days off from school, eating a lot and playing with cousins, but there are a few websites that will add some education and fun to this festive day.

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'Tis the Season of Christmas Carols with the Bose SoundDock Series II [GIVEAWAY]

Holiday confession: I’m that person who starts playing Christmas carols the minute that Thanksgiving is over. There’s something about the jingles and rings of those traditional tunes that adds such a festive feeling to the season. You can’t go wrong with Bing Crosby. 

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Totally Awkward Family Vacation Photos

The most hilarious, cringe-worthy family trip moments ever caught on camera