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Barnes & Noble New eBook Reader

Posted under Product Tech on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by John

So, Amazon has the Kindle and now Barnes & Noble has the nook. A wireless ebook reader that is strikingly similar to the Kindle. I went to barnesandnoble.com to check this thing out and I wanted to put some of the features here today. Since I do not plan to buy this item, I will just post...

Best Compact 1080p HD Helmet Camera

Posted under Shiny Gadgets on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by John

Update from Amazon.com: Apparently there is a coupon worth $80 off ContourHD – HD Helmet Camera by VholdR at Amazon.com right now! Just enter coupon code: CONTOURH when you check out and you will save $80 instantly! You are going to flip your lid with this super compact 1080p HD helmet...

How to Remove Pen From Your LCD Monitor

Posted under Tech Tips on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by John

Where I work, there is a lot of people touching the LCD monitors that we use. Some are smart and use their fingers, while others, are not so smart and insist on using things like pens or markers to touch the screen. I know, it's tough to watch. Most of the time the screen will not mark up, but...

MSN Tech: Most Extreme Laptops

Posted under Product Tech on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 by John

Today I was reading the tech.msn.com site and see they have a list of the 10 Most Extreme Laptops and thought I would share them with you. I will post the name & extreme spec and give my 2 cents on the whole deal. (PC World) Dell Adamo XPS Coming soon Price unknown .40-inch...

How Do You Feel About “Space Based Solar Power”?

Posted under Tech Questions on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 by John

That is correct. Solar Based Solar Power is one thing that might be considered and would change everything! I see the picture and I think to myself "what if this things is tilted 10 degrees in the wrong direction"? Is there any possibility of this thing creating a major disaster on...

How Do You Feel About “Space Based Solar Power”?

Nothing Wrong With Fake Security Software, Except That it’s Fake!

Posted under Tech in the News on Monday, 19 October 2009 by John

Yes, it is true, Symantec has reported that millions of computers actually have fake security software installed. Even though most of these computer owners paid for the security software, it may be fake and actually makes their computer even more vulnerable. Typical names of fake security...

Nothing Wrong With Fake Security Software, Except That it’s Fake!

Computer Tips I Use

Posted under Tech Tips on Saturday, 17 October 2009 by John

Do you struggle with your computer? Are you always looking up websites that may, or may not, help you with your computer? I thought I would put a couple of easy to do computer tips out there for everyone to read. Maybe these will take a little of the stress off you while using your...