Dad Logic

A Seattle dad writing about tech and family travel

Treat Yourself to the Perfect AT&T Phone this Holiday

When I saw that AT&T was offering deals on a few devices for the holidays, it was hard to resist. It is a nice time to get a deal on a device for someone in the family. It is also a great opportunity to treat yourself by getting that smartphone you have always wanted.

JBL Flip 2 Speakers are Small But Deliver Big Sound

How many times has a song reminded you of a special moment? I heard a 90s song earlier today and was reminded of my first road trip, when I drove out to see my dad in Arizona. Music has a way of bringing out emotion and stirring up memories. And sometimes, music just helps the day go by faster. I added a JBL Flip 2 speaker to my desk at work and found I get a lot more done when Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane are playing in the background.

How to Use an Intel 2 in 1 Laptop to Display Photos on Your TV

We have an Intel powered 2 in 1 laptop and an Xbox 360 in our house, which is all we needed to do a photo slideshow on our family TV. To get the photos on the big screen, I just installed the OneDrive app on our laptop and then copied our photos into the OneDrive folder.

Is a GE Smart Light Bulb Worth the Cost?

It is safe to say that we have a high tech household. We have multiple tablets and computers. Each of us have a smartphone. We control our thermostat and sound system using WiFi. We have a lot of devices connected to the internet, which is why I couldn’t resist adding GE smart light bulbs to my cart when I saw them at The Home Depot.

Make Unlimited Local & Long Distance Calls With magicJackGO

If you have watched any amount of cable TV, you likely have seen a commercial for magicJack, the digital phone service that allows you to make unlimited local & long distance calls to the U.S. and Canada. When you hear “free” and “unlimited,” you can’t help but wonder if the deal is too good to be true. The good news is that magicJack lives up to its promise and also includes free voicemail, free call waiting, free call forwarding, free 411, and free caller ID with the service.

Staying Connected is Easier with T-Mobile Free Data For Life

Having a tablet with mobile internet is the main way we are staying connected at the house. The other nice part is that we can take it wherever we go. My son can watch Netflix in the car. My wife can look up recipes and make a shopping list while we’re driving to the store. I have been using the tablet to watch a few TV shows (since the satellite TV person won’t arrive until next week). I didn’t realize how reliant we had become on having internet access. Having a tablet with mobile internet has made things much easier while we are figuring out the new place.

When Should You Give Your Child a Cell Phone?

For parents of teens, the question of “when should I give my child a cell phone” is difficult. Your children are old enough to be responsible for the device, but will want to use the phone to message with friends or to get online. I know a few parents of teenagers who are mulling this over as their teens are about to head back to school.

ASUS PadFone X from AT&T Gives You Two Devices for the Price of One

AT&T just started selling an interesting tablet/phone combo called the Asus PadFone X. It is two devices in one: a 5” HD LTE Android smartphone and a 9” HD LTE tablet. The phone slides into the back of the tablet, which is how you transition between a big screen and smaller screen experience.

LG Ultra-High Definition TVs Deliver 4K Video to Your Living Room

I bought my TV nearly ten years ago and a lot has changed in that time. Televisions are thinner, have built in Wi-Fi and software for video streaming, and the new 4K TVs blow HD resolution out of the water. If you are looking for a new TV, or need a gift for dad, the new line of Ultra-High Definition TVs from LG are worth checking out.