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Homework. It's a word that strikes fear into kids hearts this time of year. Oddly enough, one of the biggest problems with homework these days is finding it's not simply a matter of the dog getting hungry as much as losing track of which computer or USB flash drive it's stored on.
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You may have been hearing a lot of news about how a reporter by the name of Mat Honan had his e-Life tipped upside down recently thanks to a malicious hacker that was after his Twitter handle. This article was inspired by what happened to him and is an attempt to make lemonade from this rather large lemon. At the end I'll give you some tips on how to avoid getting caught in the same situation!
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Welcome to the first e-Life Advisor column! Think of it as a Dear Abby for the 21st century. Rather than focusing on tech disasters, my goal is to help empower you to make the most of the technology in your life. Everything from computers, smartphones and home automation to online privacy, child safety, and the mysterious 'cloud'. Your e-Life may be complicated, but it doesn't need to be stressful!
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In our first article, Susan asked: "My husband and I have three children ages 6, 11 and 13. Our schedules are almost unmanageable at this point with work, school, sports, playdates, etc. Is there anything out there better than my old paper planner for us?".
I mentioned a few services that might help her; Google Calendar, iCloud, Cozi Family Organizer, and Facebook. In this expanded article I will go into more detail on each service so that you can find the one that works best for you...
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