Monthly Archives: September 2011

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Best Travel Apps for Business Travelers

Published on: September 8, 2011 in Software and has 7 Comments

Laptop - Beach

Smartphones and tablet computers have not only changed the way we communicate with each other, but they have also changed the way we travel. One of the best features of these types of technologies is their ability to give users access to a variety of applications – or apps – that provide a wealth of information in just a few simple clicks.

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Best Places to Shop for a Laptop

Published on: September 7, 2011 in Laptop and has 11 Comments

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Depending on the model you want, buying a laptop can be a substantial financial investment. Models can range anywhere from $300 for a netbook to $2,500+ for the latest MacBook, and that generally doesn’t include software. However, there are a few great ways to get around high prices while still getting a great product.

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs 20th Edition Review

Published on: September 6, 2011 in Books and has 15 Comments

Upgrading and Repairing PCs 20th Edition

Many years ago I bought Scott Mueller’s Upgrading and Repairing PCs 13th edition not knowing what I was really buying. It was on sale, so I figured it was worth the money to find out. I was amazed at the mount of information Scott provided in his book. He takes everything that you need to know about computers and compiles it all into a large, hardcover book so you can use this knowledge to help upgrade and repair your own PC.

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What is a QR Code?

Published on: September 5, 2011 in Technology and has 13 Comments

QR Code

Over the past few years, tiny little black and white squares have been popping up everywhere: in stores, on advertisements, on television. These little square blocks are QR codes and are a ways to embed information. QR codes are now being used for product tracking in manufacturing installations, quick URL entry methods for businesses, direction to Facebook and Twitter pages, coupons and sales in stores, digital scavenger hunts, and much more!

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Traffic Stats: August 2011

Published on: September 2, 2011 in Blogging and has 13 Comments

Traffic Stats - August 2011

Much like July, the traffic stats for August were pretty steady throughout the month. There were a few dips that were followed by increases, but overall the traffic level remained consistent. The one thing, however, that I have noticed is that my traffic seemed to have a minor slowdown compared to both July and August [...]

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Smartphones: Style vs. Smartness

Published on: September 1, 2011 in Technology and has 16 Comments

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The term “smartphone” is a somewhat nebulous one because it refers to such a wide range of devices, all of which have varying capabilities. These phones are really a hybrid between a cellular phone and a computer. The earliest cell phones were not capable of doing much more than making telephone calls. People who needed a portable organizer that they could sync with their computers used a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).

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