Tech in Real Life
Active Video Games are Good for Children
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have done a study on active video games and their effects on children. The conclusion?
Energy expenditure during active video game play is comparable to moderate-intensity walking. Thus, for children who spend considerable time playing electronic screen games for entertainment, physically active games seem to be a safe, fun, [...]
2009 is here!
Greetings, Friends!
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get busy on goals for the new year.
In reviewing WitchyTech, I found that the article most popular by far is Lost Your Digital Camera Cord? If you got a new digital camera this holiday season, be sure to write [...]
Blender Defender
Dang Cats! Trying to be healthy and creative and grow your own herbs and what happens? As soon as your back is turned, the cats jump up on the counter and start digging and munching! What can you do? You can’t guard your herbs every minute… or CAN you?
Check out how this clever person used [...]
Science Tattoos!
I am hardly a tattoo person, but if I ever did decide to get one, I would definitely consider a science-themed tattoo! Check out the Science Tattoo Emporium over at The Loom blog at Discover Magazine’s website. I have been enjoying going through the gallery and reading the stories behind people’s tattoos.
Mark Your USB and Power Cords by Device
I had about 3 years worth of family pictures and videos stored on an external drive. (These things are great for extra storage.) I found a power cord that fit the drive and connected it up and then connected it to the computer. Nothing. The power indicator light on the drive flickered, then [...]
