Tony Sims, Author at GeekDad

GeekDad Giveaway: Gumby Turns 60

September 9, 2015Tony Sims

To honor this milestone, GeekDad and the TV Store Online have some Gumby t-shirts that we would like to giveaway to a couple of lucky readers!

GeekDad Gadgets: Oco Wireless Video Camera

July 29, 2015Tony Sims

In today’s market, home automation and cameras are commonplace. Many of them offer great features and neat extras, but few combine simplicity with great features. The latest test unit I received was the Oco Wi-Fi Video Camera.

GeekDad Giveaway: Father’s Day Gamer Toolbox

June 15, 2015Tony Sims3

Every dad is different, and this year Logitech wants to celebrate dad’s individuality (and awesomeness) by making sure his own special toolbox is updated with the latest and greatest in tech, suited perfectly to him.

GeekDad Giveaway Winner: ‘Jaws’ 40th Anniversary T-shirt Giveaway

June 15, 2015Tony Sims

During the first week of June in 1975, a giant great white shark terrorized the inhabitants of Amity Island and movie goers everywhere. I know I was scared to jump into a pool as a kid without checking for loose sharks in the water, thanks to the movie ‘Jaws.’ To celebrate this milestone, we gave away some awesome apparel courtesy of our friends at TVStoreOnline.com!

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Jaws’ 40th Anniversary T-shirt Giveaway

June 8, 2015Tony Sims

During the first week of June in 1975, a giant great white shark terrorized the inhabitants of Amity Island and movie goers everywhere. I know I was scared to jump into a pool as a kid without checking for lose sharks in the water, thanks to the movie ‘Jaws.’

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘The Goonies’ 30th Anniversary Winner

June 8, 2015Tony Sims

In June of 1985, Chunk, Data, Mouth, Samwise, and Thanos all went looking for One-Eyed Willy’s treasure in ‘The Goonies.’ To celebrate this milestone, we have given away some awesome apparel courtesy of our friends at TVStoreOnline.com!

GeekDad Giveaway: Celebrating 30 Years of ‘The Goonies’

May 29, 2015Tony Sims2

In June of 1985, Chunk, Data, Mouth, Samwise and Thanos all went looking for One-eyed Willy’s treasure in ‘The Goonies.’ To celebrate this milestone, we are going to give away some awesome apparel courtesy of our friends at TVStoreOnline.com!

Add Xbox One Storage Easy With My Passport X

May 25, 2015Tony Sims2

If you have an Xbox One, then you probably already know that every game requires a great deal of storage space on the internal hard drive.

Beeline Cases – For Those Who Are All Thumbs

May 11, 2015December 13, 2017Tony Sims

I have a confession to make: I am clumsy. I have dropped an iPad, a laptop, a child, multiple drinks, and, of course, my phone–all in the last month. I have lost 2 phones to water disasters; one fell in a gutter full of rainwater and one fell in a toilet. I am so paranoid now that when I go camping, I put my iPhone in a Ziploc bag inside a closed cargo pocket.

GeekDad Review: Brick Loot Monthly Subscription

April 27, 2015Tony Sims1

Brick Loot is a monthly subscription box geared towards LEGO and BRICK lovers. Brick Loot was created by nine-year-old Parker Krex from Chicago, Illinois. At age four, Parker was reviewing his LEGO sets for YouTube and has since then founded the Brick Loot empire with the help of his parents.

GeekDad Giveaway: Game of Thrones Winner

April 20, 2015December 16, 2017Tony Sims

The Winner is here!

Congratulations to the winner of our Game of Thrones t-shirt giveaway!

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Game of Thrones’ T-Shirts

April 12, 2015December 16, 2017Tony Sims1

Winter is here! At least for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans it is. Tonight is the season premiere, and to celebrate we are going to give away some awesome ‘GoT’ t-shirts courtesy of our friends at TVStoreOnline.com!

DIY Home Security with Skylink

April 8, 2015Tony Sims1

In my quest for perfect home automation and security, I have been trying out different avenues. For the most part, you can see where the technology is heading, and the ease of use has been fantastic.

The Skylink Alarm System Starter Kit wins the…

Sphero – The Ball That Does It All (With Brent Spiner!)

March 30, 2015Tony Sims

I would say that it is great to have a toy that not only the kids enjoy but I also like, but that is nearly all of them! I should probably say that it is great when I get a toy and the kids enjoy playing with it also – at least when I let them play with it. So is true with my latest acquisition, Sphero!

Thumbs Up for the Click Stick

March 23, 2015Tony Sims1

Recently, I had a chance to review the Thumbs Up! Click Stick. I know you have seen versions of these things, sometimes referred to as the “selfie stick” being used by tourists…

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy’ Surprise Pack

March 16, 2015Tony Sims3

That’s right! In honor of the new release on DVD, our friends at Disney Home Entertainment are going to give one lucky GeekDad reader a special surprise pack which includes their very own copy of ‘Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy’!

Where Is MacGyver From?

March 9, 2015Tony Sims3

Did you know that Indiana Jones was from New Jersey? Really – Princeton, New Jersey… I would not have guessed him from Jersey. Same with John McClane from the ‘Die Hard’ series.

GeekDad Giveaway Winner: ‘My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic’ DVD

March 6, 2015Tony Sims

Thanks to everyone who entered to win, but there can only be one. Congratulations to…

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic’ DVD New Release

February 23, 2015Tony Sims

That’s right! In honor of the new release on DVD, our friends at Shout! Factory are going to give one lucky GeekDad reader their very own copy of My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic: Adventures of the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Chocolate Bark That Makes a Great Snack

February 16, 2015Tony Sims1

It was shortly before Valentine’s Day that I discovered a particularly tasty chocolate treat. Better yet, it is not even a dessert, but a “snacking chocolate.”

Get to Know the ‘Cyber-Seniors’

February 9, 2015December 13, 2017Tony Sims

A few years ago on GeekDad, I did a somewhat regular column about “Upgrading a Boomer Parent.” In these posts, I discussed the different gadgets that I personally used to get my senior-aged father familiar with new technology. I know that this is nothing new. In fact, studies show that the fastest growing segment in mobile gadget usage is the 65 and older demographic.

Congratulations to Our ‘Thundercats’ Drawing Winner!

February 2, 2015Tony Sims

Congrats to our winner, who will be receiving, by mail, TWO Thundercats t-shirts from TV Store Online! The drawing was held Friday in honor of the Thundercats 30th anniversary.

Thundercats 30th Anniversary Giveaway

January 26, 2015Tony Sims

Thundercats made its TV debut on Jan. 23, 1985, and to celebrate it’s 30th anniversary TV Store Online has given GeekDad a his & hers t-shirt pack to give away!

Boxed Makes Life Easier

January 21, 2015Tony Sims2

Boxed, or boxed.com, is a mobile optimized web service that offers the wholesale club shopping experience by delivering bulk-sized goods straight to your doorstep in just a couple of days. Think Sam’s Club or Costco, but online only.

Game Review – Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons

January 12, 2015Tony Sims

Give me a bunch of units to move around in real-time or turn-based and I am a happy gamer. That said, let me tell you about Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons.

Hot Toy Short List Review

December 22, 2014November 23, 2017Tony Sims

Needless to say, as a GeekDad we get lots of toys to review during the year, so I matched up a few that we have been using in my own household to the hot list. Here is the few that I can tell you about…

Gadget Review: MobileLite Wireless G2 Media Reader

December 18, 2014November 23, 2017Tony Sims

On our most recent family vacation, we ran into an offline storage dilemma. My son wanted some movies on his mobile device and my daughter wanted a few on hers – all while not deleting any of the apps or photos that they had stored…

Retro Gift Ideas for Anyone on Your List

December 17, 2014November 23, 2017Tony Sims

If you are looking for a gift that reminds you of simpler times, then here are a few suggestions…

Now Hear This – The Soundhawk Is a Great Headset

December 15, 2014Tony Sims

The Soundhawk is a super headset for your mobile device that has a few new features that most traditional headsets don’t have.

DIY Home Automation: The Thermostat

November 8, 2014Tony Sims4

Now that the Fall is here and in full effect, we are tapering off the need for the air conditioning and turning on the heat. This got my mind working on all the new products…

Author: Tony Sims

GeekDad Giveaway: Gumby Turns 60

GeekDad Gadgets: Oco Wireless Video Camera

GeekDad Giveaway: Father’s Day Gamer Toolbox

GeekDad Giveaway Winner: ‘Jaws’ 40th Anniversary T-shirt Giveaway

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Jaws’ 40th Anniversary T-shirt Giveaway

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘The Goonies’ 30th Anniversary Winner

GeekDad Giveaway: Celebrating 30 Years of ‘The Goonies’

Add Xbox One Storage Easy With My Passport X

Beeline Cases – For Those Who Are All Thumbs

GeekDad Review: Brick Loot Monthly Subscription

GeekDad Giveaway: Game of Thrones Winner

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Game of Thrones’ T-Shirts

DIY Home Security with Skylink

Sphero – The Ball That Does It All (With Brent Spiner!)

Thumbs Up for the Click Stick

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy’ Surprise Pack

Where Is MacGyver From?

GeekDad Giveaway Winner: ‘My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic’ DVD

GeekDad Giveaway: ‘My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic’ DVD New Release

Chocolate Bark That Makes a Great Snack

Get to Know the ‘Cyber-Seniors’

Congratulations to Our ‘Thundercats’ Drawing Winner!

Thundercats 30th Anniversary Giveaway

Boxed Makes Life Easier

Game Review – Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons

Hot Toy Short List Review

Gadget Review: MobileLite Wireless G2 Media Reader

Retro Gift Ideas for Anyone on Your List

Now Hear This – The Soundhawk Is a Great Headset

DIY Home Automation: The Thermostat

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