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Christy's Family Computing Blog April 2009 Archive

By Christy Matte, About.com Guide to Family Computing

Track the Swine Flu Outbreak with Google Maps

Wednesday April 29, 2009
With all of the anxiety about the Swine Flu, you may be wondering how many cases have been diagnosed in your area. Google has a map with an overlay of ... Read More

Undelete Lost Files for Free

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Sharing a computer with other family members can be challenging. In addition to finding free computer time, you may have to contend with changed settings and missing files. While limiting ... Read More

Don't Buy-In to the Turnoff Hype

Monday April 20, 2009
Today marks the beginning of "Turnoff Week." For a week, we're supposed to turn off all screens from TVs to computers to cell phones. This one week without any connectivity ... Read More

Ridemakerz Launches Virtual World for Boys

Thursday April 16, 2009
Imagine a Build-a-Bear Workshop for cars and you've got Ridemakerz, a customization shop aimed at boys and their dads. In fact, Ridemakerz received early backing from the Build-a-Bear Workshop. And ... Read More

Computer Ergonomics for Kids

Wednesday April 15, 2009
As kids spend more and more time on the family computer, it's important to help them learn safe and healthy computer habits. One essential health tip is to use proper ... Read More

When Twitter Does Good - Wearing Purple for Maddie

Tuesday April 14, 2009
Last week, an adorable toddler named Maddie Spohr passed away. She was only a year and a half and had suffered a myriad of complications from her premature birth. Maddie's ... Read More

What do YOU Think About Digital Media?

Monday April 13, 2009
Journalists have a lot to say about digital media and how it impacts our lives, but those reporting aren't always with the rest of us in the trenches. What do ... Read More

Celebrate Easter Online

Thursday April 9, 2009
Are you wondering about the difference between a Catholic Easter and a Greek Orthodox Easter? Do you need a plan for all of those hard-boiled eggs? Or perhaps you'll have ... Read More
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