As a Windows user, I have been skeptical about Apple computers since the earlier versions of their Macs were not at par with Windows ‘98 and 2000. I was one of those who wanted productivity done through Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I did not have time or desire to learn the simplicity behind Clarisworks or Appleworks especially when Microsoft Office can basically do everything I want, productivity wise.

Then came Apple’s renewal of their Macs and it was a huge change that created a significant impact in the field of education and the consumer industry.

The Treo 680 has the ability to provide internet, email, and messaging access anytime. What makes it even better is being able to respond to your contacts easily with a click of a button, or should I say, with a tap of a stylus?

Some of the changes that one has to adjust to will be the device’s keypad style. The character keys are separated unlike with a typical mobile phone which assigns three to four characters on a keypad. It will take some practice to get use to this kind of setup. But hey, anything can be learned!

Real Simple Magazine has a list of 101 New Uses for Everyday Things, starting with ten new uses for coffee filters. Who knew coffee filters were a great way to strain wine from a bottle with a broken cork or make yogurt dip. But of course, a more practical use of coffee filters, besides making coffee, is to diffuse your camera’s flash on close-ups.

I recently filmed a video at a club with a friend for my personal blog, and noticed that he too had a coffee filter strapped over the light. I thought that was strange, but he said it was supposed to soften the light on people so they wouldn’t look so harsh under the bright lights in the night club setting. It’s a low tech solution any photographer can appreciate, especially if they’re on the road. But coffee filters can also come in handy when you need to white balance your camera, or rid your mobile phone of unwanted residue and oil from your hands.

Your kids love going online. And why not? The Internet brims with ideas, people, and experiences. Yet the technology that helps you explore and use the Web also makes it easy for you to expose your personal information to others, and some Net-goers are eager to take advantage of the situation.

This guide focuses on the following:

1. Data theft–stolen passwords, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and other financial information
2. Malicious software (also known as malware)–adware, spyware, viruses, phishing scams
3. Inappropriate content–pornography, content focused on violence, hate propaganda
4. Cyberbullying–bullying peers via instant messages, social networking sites, online games
5. Predators–social networking sites, chat rooms

There’s also a checklist you can print and tape to your child’s shared or personal computer, plus links to further resources.

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