Internet filters for tablets? Reader Q+A

I like the blog Cool Mom Tech. They just answered I question I have been having about keeping kids safe on the iPad and Kindle Fire. I hope this helps you too. Q: My pre-teen wants an iPad or Kindle Fire for Christmas. Are there good Internet filters available for these devices? -Karen Hi Karen, great question! Yes, with kids bogarting our tablets and quite a few getting one for the holiday, we think it's super important that they are sufficiently protected while browsing. There are lots of great security options out there for tablets, which interestingly, a lot of parents don't think about. Net Nanny, still probably the best recognized name in Internet protection, has an Android-based Net Nanny mobile app that will work on the Kindle Fire. After downloading the app, you can select Internet filters to put in place (for profanity, inappropriate content, and more) and enter keywords like alcohol, mature, drugs, to block. Another nice feature: if you have multiple kids using your device, you can create profiles for each to customize the settings based on their ages, while managing which apps kids are blocked from on your Fire. It's pricier than your standard app at $19.99 because it's more like software. The fee protects one device for a year and considering the security you get with it, it's worth it. If you end up with the iPad, the Mobicip mobile app is an option I like a lot. For $4.99 as a one-time download fee, you get a whole range of options like age-based filtering and safe browsing. The customization features make it flexible enough for kids of all ages who are using the tablet. Similar to Net Nanny, you can designate categories that are off-limits, and with Mobicip, you can also filter YouTube videos. However if you already have a security solution in place for your home computer, be sure to check the manufacturer's website for mobile options as well. For instance, there's a free mobile app from Norton for existing account holders, saving you the expense of having to buy a whole new bunch of software -Jeana Read more: http://www.coolmomtech.com/2012/12/internet_filters_for_tablets.php#ixzz2GMkRv5Hj

Happy Holidays

Sorry I have been too busy to write. I hope everyone has a Happy New Year. I will write plenty in 2013!

Fwd: tester post

Free Gund Bear with purchase of $75 of toys

At Amazon when you buy $75 worth of selected toys (and there are thousands!) you can get this really nice Gund teddy bear for free…

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ty_blfr12_freegund?ie=UTF8&node=6067486011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1E4JGZ365RJ4CD7X7YCG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1440909962&pf_rd_i=360960011

My Favorite FREE naviagation app

I have become so reliant on GPS and mapping in my car. When I travel, and don't have my car, I panic. But I found the MapQuest app for iPhone to be awesome. And it is FREE!!

Mapquest works for driving and walking directions.



It automatically recalculates the route when you make a mistake!!



It speaks the directions to you, so you don't have to stare at the screen while driving.



I place my iPhone on my dashboard near my speedometer so I can easily look at it and it won't slide away.



Here's the link for you to check it out!



https://itunes.apple.com/app/mapquest-4-mobile/id316126557?mt=8



Please let me know if you want more instructions on how to use this app, in the comments.

How to trim a video.

So you took a video but really only 5 seconds is interesting.  You can easily cut off the beginning or end or both in the photos window.

Click on photos
Select Camera roll
Play the video

Now here is how you trim...
At the top of the page is a bar showing the length of you video.

Very carefully touch the beginning of the video, the band around the video will turn Yellow.  Then move the starting point to where you want your video to start.

Do the same for the end of the video by selecting the right side of the band.

If you make a mistake you can either keep moving the yellow band or click cancel at the top left corner.

Once you have your video to the length that you want just click trim at the top right corner.

Automatically turn on and off Do Not Disturb

One thing I love about iOS6 is the Do Not Disturb (DND) function.  I just learned you can set the iPhone to go into DND automatically every night so you can get a good night's sleep.  And turn off in the morning so you don't miss any calls.

Settings
Notifications (just under Do Not Disturb)
Do Not Disturb

Turn on 'Scheduled'
Set the times
Choose if 'Allow Calls From' - you can choose no one.
Also choose if you wanted repeated calls to ring through.

Now I just have to get my husband to configure his phone so I can get a good nights sleep.