Using Computers
Results 101-110 from 13,797 articles
Seeking Computer Repair Service
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on February 22, 2009
-
I'm asking for your referrals on an honest, reliable, knowledgeable repair service in Arlington that doesn't charge an arm and a leg! Would be great if they offered i...
Answers
- I like our computer person because he comes to you - you don't have to take the computer to him and he is very affordable. Give him a call at ###-###-#### or email hi...
- Hi K.. I got my computer fixed by Computer Care in Arlington, at the intersection of Bowen and Arkansas. The phone njumber is ###-###-####. They are very honest and v...
- My brother is awesome with computers and would be able to come to your place. If you are interested please send me an email to ____@____.com.
Computer / TV Time
Asked by B. from Philadelphia
on February 5, 2007
-
I'm looking for suggestions on how to manage the ammount of time my three boys spend on tv, computer, and x-box. They probably only watch 30 minutes of TV a day but wo...
Answers
- I dont know if I can be much help but have you ever tired not letting the other 2 watching while the other is on the computer. I see your 1 hour computer time is prolo...
- Lol ok frist find out what on tv they want to watch and make a List Kid A watches TV while Kid B is on Computer and Kid C is playing the game station then you Kid B is...
- I have my sons EARN time on the computer/game. The oldest reads for 30 mins he gets 30 mins on the game (and so on). I don't mind the younger ones watching too much b...
Preschool "Computer" or Language Toy
Asked by L.F. from Minneapolis
on April 28, 2009
-
My daughter is very interested in letters right now. She loves to sing her ABCs and point out the letters she knows in books, on signs, etc. She also enjoys "typing"...
Answers
- I liked the leap frog phonics desk. Lots of different stuff to do, three letter words, sounds, letters etc. I am not a t.v, video person so this was great. There is...
- Our in laws have bought our son the Leap Frog interactive tv game and the fisher price computer game. I like the LF because the console is like a laptop and you can s...
- We bought my daughter the Fisher Price Computer Cool School. She just loves it! You can actually write the letters and numbers on the keyboard with a mouse 'pen'. You ...
When Did You Allow Your Child Computer Access?
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on January 18, 2010
-
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...
Answers
- 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...
Negotiating Computer Time at Grandparents
Asked by C.W. from Minneapolis
on March 15, 2011
-
I am an "evil" mom because my kids (10 & 7) don't have video games and aren't allowed to use our home computer. It's used for work and I don't want viruses, etc. that ...
Answers
- I usually have my granddaughter on weekends and have the other two grandchildren once a month or so. When I have my grandchildren here I try to spend as much time wit...
- Always come prepared for no computer time. If they get computer time, it is a bonus. You can keep a timer to use once computer time has started and set it for 15 min...
- Be prepared for it to be a no computer day...that way it won't matter what the day is!!! Bring toys, crayons, craft things...something that will keep your children occ...
How Do You Manage Your Own Personal Computer Time?
Asked by K.D. from Austin
on January 7, 2010
-
We all love the computer. So many great resources (including this forum) and ways to connect to others near and far. But how do you manage your time on the computer?...
Answers
- Hi K.! Let me just say it is 4 AM and I am still up working!! I have an 11 year old that I will need to wake up in about 2.5 hours, and a newborn that is probably go...
- what is that saying " work before play" ??? anyway after droping the kids off your first thing to do is any editing on your photography biz. then the house chores then...
- I also have a home business and I homeschool my 4 kids so I know just what you mean!! It is so easy to get "sucked in" to the internet. I try to keep a daily schedule...
TV Time and Computer
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on June 13, 2011
-
How much combined TV time and computer time would you allow
for a 9 year old?
Weekday amount combined..weekend amount?
He is also an only child, so no siblings to p...
Answers
- My boys are 7 and 13. TV isn't an issue in our house. My husband watches a ton, but always late at night. The boys and I aren't TV watchers, so I don't have rules a...
- My daughter is 10. Her teachers require her to do some school research online for certain projects so at those times I don't count that toward "screen time" during tho...
- my kids get appx 2 to 2 1/2 hours a day on electronics. sometimes they don't use it all....... they are 8 and 11. that includes comp, ds and tv
How Do I Print Pictures off My Computer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 31, 2010
-
I don't have a picture-worthy printer... how do I print pictures that are on my computer??
I do not have a... USB cord thingy, the small thing you plug in... can't ...
Answers
- yes, sign up for some sort of website. Shutterfly will let you print to Target for pick up and Snapfish lets you print to Walgreens. I prefer those sites b/c they ha...
- My favorite online printer is mpix.com. The paper/print quality is amazing! They also have fun products to order. Kodak.com is pretty good, too.
- I haven't read your responses, but what I do is I upload all of the pics I want printed and/or shared to the free Walmart.com photo site. This way anyone you share the...
Math Websites or Computer Games
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on November 28, 2009
-
My son is in 1st grade and I need some recommendations for some fun Math websites/comp. programs. I have some good reading websites and computer programs and would li...
Answers
- You have already received great sites. But, for future reference, this is a friend of mine that owns this company and she is awesome and has computer games, education...
- I haven't been able to thoroughly search this site, but give it a try: funbrain.com Would you mind sharing some of the sites you use. I have a 5 yr old in pre-k.
- Hi S., Our school district's website has links to many educational websites for specific age levels. My kids are in the Irving ISD. Here is a link to their Elemen...
Kids Computer Protection
Asked by T.C. from Washington DC
on September 13, 2011
-
My 5 year old is starting to want to explore the computer. She doesn't normally touch it or have any interest in it, but I walked into the living room the other day a...
Answers
- We have password protection on all computers! Very easy to do in control panel!
- My 10 yo is still not allowed on the computer without us at home. My password is a word he cannot spell. I have never used any filters. The computer sits at the c...
- the very absolute best way to keep her protected is to make sure that the computer is in a public place like the living room, family room, or kitchen. also i would pas...
