Connected devices are prone to security threats, bloatware and performance degradation.
You have to work just to stand still. And each additional device means additional monitoring and maintenance!
My biggest vulnerabilities? Whether laptops or smart phones, I tend to download and sample lots of software and apps, and then multitask frequently.… Read the rest
I have a growing concern about the impact of social media and connected devices (especially smart phones) on our attention and psychological well-being.
I’m concerned for myself, and I’m especially concerned for our kids, who are entering an unprecedented period of connectedness.… Read the rest
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to forget or lose any important memories in life — especially with my kids.
That’s why people capture memories with pictures — including me.
But with a high-end camera embedded inside every smart phone, parents have become addicted to capturing every single moment of their kids’ lives.… Read the rest
I’m not 50.
I’m not even 40.
But this week we — the Cast of Dads — published our 50th episode (Draining The Snowblower).
This milestone makes CoD one of the longest running parenting podcasts.… Read the rest
Each morning, I push my son and daughter in a double-stroller to their preschool, before hopping on the train to Manhattan.
We usually dodge dozens, sometimes hundreds of kids, along with parents and dogs accompanying them to school. Our fast-moving chariot often forces them off the sidewalk (sorry about that).… Read the rest
