Author The Geek Daddy

I am so happy to be working with UFit at the moment, as I am fascinated with meal replacement solutions. I know it sounds geeky but it's true. Lunches annoy me, sandwiches can get boring quickly and when...

I was particularly chuffed this week after having one of my ‘Black Friday’ hints and tips appear on the Argos website in the run up to the big day. Only five bloggers were chosen for this and I was one of...

To be honest, I had not heard of 'August' before getting these Bluetooth stereo speakers but after seeing the high quality build and snug fitted box I wanted to know more. After a little research I was...

Just how clumsy are you? Of course, you have never thrown your phone, however inadvertently, down the stairs.  That wasn’t you who left your smartphone on the car roof, or sat on something crunchy you...

I've been a good boy this year (mostly), and I think most other dads would agree that they have too. So I'm surely on Santa's nice list and have some of the presents I want coming my way. A lot of people seem...

The youngest generation has a real problem. Fewer and fewer children are active these days. It is a sorry state of affairs. As a father, you have a mission to make sure that your little ones are as healthy as...

I was sat in the office one day, when a colleague sat down eating what I thought was pesto pasta with baby tomatoes. It looked delicious. Then she dropped the bomb by telling me that the spaghetti was...

So, your children are starting to grow up and turn into young adults? It’s often one of the scariest moments in a parent’s life when their bundle of joy gets behind the wheel. We all know how dangerous the...

I'm getting to that age where cycling is getting more and more appealing. Couple with apps such as Strava, which gameifys cycling it becomes more and more interesting. My office is now only 15km from home so...

I’m sure all of the other Daddy-Geeks out there have great aspirations for ways to create an awesome games room. There are so many fun things you can get to kit out your games room. I know exactly how I want...

Family days out are a staple among many of our lives. They can be frantic, fun or chaotic, but they are always necessary. So, here are my suggestions for things you’ll need to remember to help you have an...

I'm really bad with birthdays. So bad in fact, that my family regularly expect their gifts the day after their actual birthday. In recent years it been getting better, as Mummy Geek has taken some of the...

As a Dad, providing a better life for the wife and kids is always your priority. Seeing smiles on their faces makes you the happiest man in the world. You couldn’t ask for anything more out of...

As a father, life can be incredibly hectic. Between work and the family it is difficult to get a spare moment to yourself. That’s why when you do get that precious alone time, you need to make sure you are...

As a parent, you never imagine that you could be unsafe when you are browsing the web. No, it is the children that we must protect, isn’t it? Of course, the kids are your big priority because there are...

My readers know how much I love tech. I think the name of the blog gives it away to be honest. But, perhaps what they don’t know is how useful I find technology when dealing with common problems at home. It...

So, you’re planning on taking your kids camping are you? The amount of fun and misery ahead for you are unmeasurable. In all seriousness, camping is a great activity to get into with your kids at the...

As you know, I am a lover of technology. I use it in my life a lot, and I like to talk about it. And the other day I was thinking about membrane keypads (we've all done it). These have been around for years,...

If you’re not already a user of social media, you really should be. There are so many reasons for dads to be active on Twitter and Facebook. Read on to find out more about those reasons. Parenting Tips Can...

  Men, we often think too much about ourselves and not enough about the other people in our lives. To be honest, everyone is culpable for being a little bit selfish every now and again. So, although it...

Don’t waste your money on a gym membership. If you want to get fit, you should consider cycling instead. Here’s why! Cycling is the Best Way to Burn Fat Fast Cycling is a great form of cardio exercise,...

Modern dads have style and fashion sense. They don't shuffle around in their slippers or need their wives to dress them (no matter what she says). They're not just modern men, however; they're also fathers....

As a parent, you have a difficult challenge to take on with regards to gaming. You want your kids to stay safe and have fun. Here are some great tips for family gaming. Set Up Parental Controls There is a...

Well, it’s about time we started looking towards Christmas. It’s a time for family, for giving, and of course, dropping massive hints about the things we wouldn’t mind finding in our stockings. So,...

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, all men love gadgets. I’ve spoken about different gadgets before, but now I want to turn your attention to one in particular. I’m talking about watches. Digital...