Did You Know A Former Minnesota College Student Created This Must-Have Travel App?
Going on a flight? A former UMD student created a really neat app you may want to check out!
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Average Smartphone Screen Is Dirtier Than A Public Toilet. Perils of “Toilet-Scrolling”
Most of us are guilty of taking our various screens into the bathroom with us, but experts point out this is a very bad idea.
Not Judging: Average US Parent Spends More Time On Their Devices Than With Their Kids
This may or may not come as a shock: US parents spend more time on their phones and other devices than with their kids every day. We are addicted to our smartphones.
Twin Ports Quietly Gets Huge Cell Phone Coverage Upgrade
Have you noticed this too? Here's what to know about the update.
What’s The Average Age A Kid Gets A Phone, and What Should It Be?
What do you feel like the average age a kid should get their first cell phone?
Duluth-Based Company To Launch Friend Finding App 'Platonic'
Duluth-Based MC-Cubed is seeking to offer a dedicated app solution to find platonic friendships to enjoy activities and find connections.
Are Suction Cup Windshield Mounts Legal In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
Suction cup mounts for smartphones and GPS units are popular choices among many, but they aren't legal everywhere in the United States. In other states, they may be legal, but must be positioned and used in specific ways.
Don’t Get Lost! Minnesota DNR Offers Free ‘GeoPDF’ Maps To Navigate Outdoor Adventures, No Cell Service Required
The Minnesota DNR is now offering free GeoPDF maps that can be downloaded to your phone to help navigate outdoor adventures without cell service or WiFi.
Phone Charging
Many people use their cell phone or tablet in bed as a source of entertainment before going to sleep or as their alarm clock in the morning. If you charge your phone in or near your bed, you may want to consider the following.
When Is The Right Time To Get Your Kids A Smartphone?
My buddy was considering getting his kids smartphones for their birthday. First of all, he is cheap so they wouldn't be top of the line. He was also asking me, he is a know it all. He wondered if they were too young, and what he could do to keep them safe. I told him I read up on it and here's what I found out.
How Old Should Your Child Be To Get A Cell Phone?
When is the right time to buy a smart phone for your child? People debate this all the time. I think it has to do with the situation. With kids being abducted so much nowadays a lot of people are buying phones just for an emergency, not to mention you can have tracking put on it so you can know where your child it at all times.
Ten Smartphone Apps That Will Save You Money; Three Of Them Could Even Make You Money
There's an app for that! It seems like (almost) everyone has a smartphone these days, and the list of ways it can make your life easier is never-ending.