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Tuesday 03 April

Good headphones for a 3 year old? Reader Q+A

Kidz Gear Headphones for KidsI am having trouble finding earphones for my 3 1/2 year old to use while traveling. We have a volume limiting set but they don't seem to stay on well and he complains that they hurt. Do you have other children's headphone ideas? -Meg ...

Tuesday 21 February

Phonics apps for early readers? Reader Q&A

Lakeshore LearningI (want) to know what some of the best apps (are) for a 4 year old. She's so interested in learning to read, yet I have no idea where to begin. ...

Monday 06 February

Kindle cases with cartoon characters? Reader Q+A

custom kindle casesI am looking for kindle fire cases that have cartoons and such. You know, the cool ones the kids want. -Tamra ...

Tuesday 31 January

Alternatives to Picnik? Reader Q+A

Now that Google is closing down Picnik, any suggestions for what I can use to edit my photos? -Delilah  ...

Thursday 26 January

The best list-making apps? Reader Q+A

I used to use my Netflix queue to keep the list of movies I'd missed, shows I wanted to watch on DVD, etc., but now I'm not sure where to manage this stuff since we canceled our subscription. Is there a way for me to organize my lists for easy access? -Aleca  ...

Saturday 21 January

Volume-limiting headphones for kids? Reader Q+A

Griffin MyPhones kids' headphones with volume controlDo you have any recommendations for kids' headphones with a volume-limiting feature? We bought some children's headphones, but they are a bit boring to look at. - Leighann ...

Wednesday 11 January

Charging stations that reduce clutter? Reader Q+A

Conserve Valet multi-device charging station from Belkin

We have two iPod Touches and two iPhones in our home which results in hanging cords in nearly every outlet in our kitchen. Can you recommend a multiple device docking station that will charge all four devices in one place? - Renee
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Tuesday 10 January

How do I get rid of duplicate photos in iPhoto? Reader Q&A

I have duplicate photos in my iPhoto libraries. Is there a program that can help me eliminate the dupes? ...

Thursday 22 December

Are you ready for this? E-readers and tablets for kids

To continue our "Are you ready for this?" series, I've received a slew of questions recently about when it's appropriate to give kids an e-reader or tablet. So for those of you still making the decision in time for Christmas, I have a few thoughts on whether you'll want to give your kids an e-reader based on age, and if so, which one. ...

Monday 19 December

Point and Shoot or DSLR. Which is right for me? Reader Q+A

DSLR cameraI can't decide if I should purchase another point and shoot camera or if I'm ready to upgrade to a DSLR. What things should I consider before I make the switch? -Kristin ...

Sunday 18 December

Are you ready for this? - When are kids ready for handheld gaming devices?

Handheld gaming for kids: Nintendo 3DSWith kids asking for all sorts of gadgets, it can be hard to know when they're ready. ...

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