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26th of July 2011

What’s Hot for Back to School (And How to Handle It)

We’ve researched the latest must-see viral videos and must-join websites to give parents the inside scoop on technology. 


18th of July 2011

Kelly Hall YMCA

Kelly Hall YMCA is now on Facebook.


TECH NEWS: Thanks, Google+, for my digital meltdown

I was excited when I scored an invite to the buzzy social network. But even if I could figure it out, do I want to?


23rd of June 2011

New Web Site Tells Smart Communities’ Story

At SmartCommunitiesChicago.org, readers can learn about all aspects of the program that sponsors the Humboldt Park Portal


8th of June 2011

TECH ALERT: Facebook’s photo facial recognition enabled: Time to check your settings

A new Facebook auto-opt-in feature has been enabled. If you do not want software to facially recognise you, here’s how to turn it off.


1st of June 2011

Tech News: Low-income Chicago students to get low-cost broadband

This Chicago Sun-Times article describes new City efforts to increase access to the internet in inner-city communitites across Chicago.


27th of May 2011

Tech Alert: Why is Sprint installing junk apps on my android phone?

A few days ago I noticed a strange app on my HTC Evo Android smartphone. It’s a demo version of a sci-fi shooter game called N.O.V.A. It wasn’t preinstalled, I didn’t download it, and I can’t uninstall it. This article from CNET news attempts to get to the bottom of this.


11th of May 2011

TECH NEWS: Bouquet of Free Apps for Mother’s Day

Life360, Classy Mommy and Cozi have launched a Mother’s Day microsite with a convenient trio of useful free apps for a busy mom.  From providing family safety to organizing play dates to a top-rated family calendar – the apps simplify life for the digital mom on the run.


23rd of April 2011

Learn Spanish on your Smartphone

Want to learn Spanish? There’s an app for that! This Being Latino Online Magazine article highlights how new technolgy is allowing more and more people to become bilingual!


21st of April 2011

Computer Classes at St Joseph Services

St. Josephs Services in Humboldt Park is offering two 8 week sessions of computer and technology classes to their clients and the residents of the Humboldt Park community.