Computers: Infant
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PC Or Mac???
Asked by N.A. from Portland
on April 7, 2009
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My PC is approaching the end of its life and I am trying to figure out what my next computer will be - a PC or a Mac. To be honest I am leaning toward a Mac because I...
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- For photo/video/music applications, go with the Mac. Just be sure that the software you plan to/want to use is available for Mac. They are better built and much mo...
- I have a new I mac and I love it! It is pretty and well designed and I can do so much with I movie and photos! Highly recommend the mac:)
- Hi N. Well to be honest with you my brother kept on me that if I was going to buy a computer for a business or to really have one that does not fall apart on you then...
Mac V. PC
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on June 6, 2008
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So our computer crashed. We've thought about a Mac. Any pros or cons would be appreciated with an explanantion. We would mostly use the computer for finances, schoo...
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- I realize you've already pretty much made your decision but I wanted to weigh in anyway. I've been a Mac user since 1984 (!) and have always loved them. Ease of use...
- Well, it depends on what you want in a computer. I love our Mac and we had a PC laptop for awhile. It was just fine. A mac can do what a PC can for you and if there...
- Hi K. We have a Mac and like all other Mac users would never go back. We are not artsy people at all and do not use it for any of those features. I love that it doe...
Switching from PC to Mac
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on November 2, 2008
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Has anyone switched from PC to Mac lately? I have been with my PC all my life, but with kids now, I am really starting to use more graphics intensive things so I am t...
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- GREAT choice!! Welcome to the wonderful world of Mac's!!
- love Mac. They are easy, and very user friendly. You won't regret the switch.
- I recently switched- last October- after years with a PC. I will never go back. I maintain a website for my new baby and it is SOOOO easy. I installed a PC compatib...
When Did You Allow Your Child Computer Access?
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on January 18, 2010
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Hi there,
My daughter (just turned 3) received a video game (Wall-E) from a well-meaning relative who is very "plugged in". She's played a few games on my phone be...
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- Hi M., We let our son start using the computer under supervision (he nearly deleted a bunch of files once when my husband wasn't paying attention, LOL.) at 2 years ...
- When my daughter turned 3 we turned her onto the computer. We would look at pbskids.org and other similiar sites. It took 3-6 months for her to feel comfortable to sta...
- M., Reading your post and thinking about my kids I guess they're a little more plugged in than I'd like, but not with the beat-em-up-shoot-em-up stuff. My partiall...
His First Computer
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on April 2, 2008
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My son is turning 3 of Sunday!! He gets to work on computers a couple times a month at school. We have a laptop and I was wondering the best way to make it toddler f...
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- M.: I'm not sure who makes it but I've seen in passing a keyboard that's made for toddlers that hooks up to your computer - I remember seeing Elmo on it (which I kn...
- Hello M., I have three kids, 7, 5, and 3, my oldest is the computer wiz, he's been playing on and using computers since he was almost 2 yrs. I've never bought him a...
- My daughter LOVED Nick Jr.'s site the only way to get outta this page once you open it is to click the x basically lol I will send the link maybe your little guy will ...
4 Year Old and the Computer
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on October 20, 2010
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I've noticed that my 4 year old has become addicted to the computer. Last summer he knew nothing of how to operate a computer or how to use a mouse. He is now an old...
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- Letting your son have alone time on the computer is not a good idea. Pornography sites target kids, they set the name of the site to be slightly misspelled from the r...
- Your 4 yr old is less of a problem than your husband. It helps if you guys are on the same page regarding tv/computer time. You are going to be dealing with computer...
- It's a good thing but not in large doses. If your hubby won't limit the time, you may need to take him with you or plan a play date for him. Too much isn't good for ...
Any Computer Savvy Moms
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on September 26, 2006
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I am trying to hook up the internet in my sons room. He has a desktop computer. I have a laptop with a wireless internet connection. I have a router and a modem of cou...
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- As long as his room isn't farther away than the router can send the signal (some can send it farther than others) and as long as it's a wireless router, all you should...
- May I suggest that you many not want to hook up the computer in his room? It is better to have it out in the open where you can monitor what he is doing. Even good k...
- I emailed my hubby and asked him to respond ... below is his email back to me (he's the computer expert in the house): If she already has a wireless router in her ...
Beginner Computer Games/learning for Toddler
Asked by R.S. from New London
on April 14, 2009
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Hi - my son will be 2 in July and is always wanting to play with the computer mouse...anyone have any suggestion on simple game or learning sites for toddlers?
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- fisherprice internet launchpad is great. it allows them to play on several different web pages w/o having access to the rest of your computer. they don't sell it in st...
- He is too young! Let him just pretend for now. Find an old mouse, cut the cord and give him a mouse pad of his own so he can "use it " without harm to your real comput...
- My now 6 year old still loves PBSkidssprout online, Noggin.com, and many more online games and activities. It beats going out and spending a ton of money on games you...
I'm Lazy & Addicted to the Computer
Asked by D.A. from Cleveland
on December 22, 2010
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This is hard to admit but I know I am pretty lazy and I’m on the computer WAY too much during the day. I stay at home with my kids and I know I should be interacting...
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- I agree with trying to get out of the house more with the kids. For me, I think the guilt of not interacting with my kids would take over. How old are your kids...
- Maybe give the keyboard to him to take to work one day so that you CANT get on it. You may have a little withdrawal but it sounds like you need time apart for a while.
- Do the fly lady. she sets a timer for 15 minute intervals. For 15 minutes clean the kitchen take a 15 minute break onthe computer (set timers) 15 minutes on living ro...
Advice on Computer Purchase for College
Asked by E.E. from Minneapolis
on August 18, 2008
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My daughter is starting college this year and "needs" a laptop for homework, online classes, etc. She says that Apples are used by most colleges and are the preferred...
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- My husband runs a computer repair business (www.IowaComputerRepair.com). Here is what he said to tell you: It depends on what she is studying and what she intends ...
- Actually E., she does need a computer because most of the assignments are now dictated on-line AND are expected to be turned in on-line. Add to that the FAFSA form deb...
- We are the midst of the college search process. Each college has different requirements regarding computers. Some that we have visited have computer labs in nearly e...
