Archive for October, 2009
« Previous EntriesOperating Systems Offer New Choices in PC Shopping
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Now that both Microsoft and Apple have finally shipped the new versions of their operating systems, Windows 7 and Snow Leopard , respectively, it’s time for my annual fall computer-buying guide. This guide stresses laptops, which have become the prevalent choice, but most of its specs also apply to desktops. As always, it is aimed at average consumers doing typical tasks, such as Web surfing, email, social networking, word processing, photos, video and music. It doesn’t apply to businesses,
Sprint to launch Netbook trial in five markets November 1st
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009We don’t have specifics yet, but our same tipster who came through on the launch of Sprint’s unlimited mobile-to-mobile to any network plan just sent some whispers along about an upcoming netbook plan launch on November 1st. Word is, users in San Francisco, Baltimore, Phoenix, Minneapolis and Indianapolis will have the option to use Sprint’s 3G network with their beloved lappies. We’re speculating that the carrier will sell computers with a contract, something Verizon’s been doing for a whil
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009WorkSet Up Windows Home Server To Automate Backups and Corral MediaBy Jason Fitzpatrick on October 29, 2009 at 6:00 AM Chances are you’ve got lots of digital media, but do you organise it carefully and regularly back it up? Learn how to set up a home backup and media server to streamline your digital life.We’re at an interesting point in the expansion of digital media. For the first time, thanks to more advanced still and video cameras and a proliferation of digital music and movies, non-power u
The Greening of Apple: Is It Important To You?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Apple is putting a lot of emphasis on its “green” initiatives lately. But is it the real deal? For example, Apple’s new energy efficiency page says that because 53 percent of Apple’s greenhouse gas emissions are a result of the power its products consume, it’s designing these products to be as energy efficient as possible employing three strategies to reduce energy consumption: more efficient power supplies, components that require less power, and power management software. Every new Mac is
Create a Excellent Way to Make Money With Ebay
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Our introduction to creating a niche store on Ebay will include the basics, which will be followed by a more in depth look at making money on Ebay.. When you consider”eBay” and “money” in the same phrase you perhaps think of being a eBay seller. You place product listings in the eBay marketplace, buyers bid, you pay your eBay seller fees and what you have left is your profit margin. There is, however, another way to create a business which still revolves around eBay