HiWired Offers Tips for Families Spread Thin
NEEDHAM, Mass. – August 8, 2006 – HiWired, Inc. (www.hiwired.com), a provider of services and support that helps consumers and small businesses utilize, enjoy and integrate their technology, today announced tips for families looking to stay connected over the busy fall season. As older kids head off to college, younger students’ schedules fill with coursework and activities, and even the youngest children have busier lives, families find it increasingly difficult to stay in touch. HiWired offers practical suggestions for battling the fall frenzy.
“Families find themselves pulled in many directions, and there is a lot of concern about the fast pace of life upsetting the family ecosystem, said Singu Srinvas, president of HiWired, Inc. “Fall schedules are daunting after the quieter days of summer. With a few easy modifications though, families can stay connected through anything that comes their way.”
Roam Free: Want to make the soccer practice? Take your daughter to a dance recital? Smartphones with email, web and phone capabilities offer unprecedented opportunities to stay in touch. You can remain connected to the office while being with the kids—so unchain yourself from the desk and step out into the world.
Make a Date: Schedule time to speak with grandparents in Florida, freshman in college or even your older kids who’ve moved out of the house—on a regular basis. Put it on the calendar, and savor the time to catch up on each other’s lives. Video conferencing brings an added dimension to the standard phone call, and helps parents to better assess how dorm life is actually going!
Keep an Eye on the Little Ones: Many parents have busy work lives, and they don’t get the opportunity to see their toddlers’ daily activities. A web-based home camera monitoring system can allow you to check in and see your kids in action, providing both security and a welcome opportunity to touch base with even pre-verbal children.
Share What You Love: Sharing music, pictures, video has never been easier. There are a wide variety of cameras and gadgets designed to help you capture life and share it with your loved ones, whether they’re down the block or across the country. And, when those devices suddenly won’t connect, there are services available to help you get past the troublespots and get on with your day.
Stay Positive: The Internet is a useful tool for chatting with your kids, catching up on the latest news or shopping for a birthday present online. And, with a little diligence, it can remain a safe place. Monitor your kids’ Internet usage and ensure that the appropriate filters and blocks are in place to ward off unsavory content or predators. Talk to your kids about the benefits of communication and explain the warning signals for inappropriate or unwanted overtures.
You don’t have to be a technology superstar to set up and manage your devices. HiWired, Inc. offers consultations and over-the-phone installation and management support for all of the items mentioned above through its services, as well as free access to podcasts. And, if you’re not satisfied with your service, you get your money back. Visit the company’s website to find out more about the “Safe and Connected Family” package, “Safe Surfing” software and “Fast and Easy Setup” services.
About HiWired, Inc.
Founded in 2004 by IBM services veterans Singu Srinivas and Michael Wexler, HiWired provides consumers and small businesses with immediate, expert support for the PC and any technology that integrates with the PC including wireless networks, iPods, digital cameras, and smartphones.
Through its remote technology management services HiWired makes it simple for consumers and small businesses to utilize, enjoy and integrate their technology. HiWired offers incident-based and ongoing remote technical support for customers struggling with technology tasks ranging from setup of new computers and digital devices to problem solving with more complicated technology and networking configurations. For more information visit www.HiWired.com.
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