Securing Your Wireless Network As a Fairly Simple Task

An unsecured wireless network is a dangerous thing. It's kind of like leaving the door to your car unlocked, or allowing your neighbor to listen in on your private phone calls. By leaving your wireless network open, any information that you send over that network can potentially be intercepted by malicious individuals. That's something you definitely don't want. An unsecured wireless network allows anyone within range to use your internet connection, slowing down your personal connection and potentially driving up your internet bill. And if people start using your internet connection for illegal means, you will likely be implicated in any resulting investigation. Luckily, securing your wireless network is a fairly simple task. We've...

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Our Smartphone Addiction

It's no secret, our use of personal technology has turned into an addiction. To me, it is no different than a drug. You may remember the 2010 "The World Unplugged" project whereby 1,000 college students in ten countries on five continents were asked to go without technology for 24 hours. The results of the study revealed the depths of their addiction. Some recent notices though, suggests it is going to get even worse. A new study by ZACT, a smartphone provider, reveals a quarter of children ages two and under now have a smartphone, as do children ages three to five. As the study reveals, the penetration goes deeper as the child grows older; 39% of children ages 6-9 have a smartphone, 56% for ages 10-13, and 66% for ages 14-17....

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Ten Things Great Dads Do

While many may believe there is no such thing as a perfect father, there are things that great dads do that have a positive impact on the lives of their children, in turn setting them up to be great parents themselves. Ten Things Great Dads Do 1. They have a vision for what values they want their kids to grow up with. Having this vision helps to solidify it through their carefully thought out setting of boundaries and expectations. 2. They approach their kids with a hug, kiss or praise for no reason at all. Often dads can wait for kids to do something good to show affection or praise. This interaction out of the blue helps to show your child you acknowledge their achievements no matter how big or small, and love them simply for being...

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