As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient – the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I am really interested in… Continue Reading
The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
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Guest Post: Five Reasons Why All PCs Need Asset Tags
In my many years of IT one of the things that we did to keep computers safe was to affix asset tags to company owned laptops to make inventory easier and to deter theft. The tags contain a unique number that can be scanned to bring up a variety of information about the system. … Continue Reading
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard so that it would work… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Protect Your Phone With the Top Security Apps of 2012
You protect your computer why not your smart phone? You have Norton Antivirus for your laptop. You ensure to back up all of your data on your computer using an external hard drive. So why the heck wouldnít you protect your iPhone, Android phone, or make sure the wireless internet network you were surfing on… Continue Reading
HP eSmiles: ePrinting for a Good Cause
I just wrote a post about the benefits of having an HP printer with ePrint technology. But besides it being a great resource in your home office, HP is using it for a good cause. HP recently launched eSmiles, a project that works for the good of children and families at various Ronald McDonald houses… Continue Reading
Are You Plagued by Graymail? The New Hotmail Can Help
Mailing lists, mailing lists, and more mailing lists. We sign up for them on purpose. We get signed up for them when we enter contests. Or, we get signed up when people who collect our business cards add us to their company’s mailing list. No matter how the newsletters end up in your inbox, chances… Continue Reading
HP DeskJet 3052A with ePrint Review
I love having a wireless printer in my home. It makes it easy to print from the couch, kitchen table, or wherever I happen to settle to work for the day. I don’t have to worry about going up to my office and hoping on my desktop to print. Also, family members can print from… Continue Reading
Buffalo CloudStor Solo Personal Cloud Storage Review
Over the past few years I have purchased or reviewed many different external hard drives. Most of them were just USB drives for use directly connecting to a desktop or laptop. This is fine if you are a one computer user. Although, yes… there are ways to share the drive with other machines, if you… Continue Reading
Impression 10 Tablet Review
Not too long ago I wrote a review of the Impression 7 tablet computer. The Impression series by Leader International is a low cost tablet option for those wanting to get a tablet, but who cannot afford to pay the $499 or so that most higher end tablets cost. The Impression 7 can be found… Continue Reading
Acer Iconia W500 Windows 7 Tablet Review
Not too long ago it seems I was itching to get my hands on an iPad. And I did, and I loved it and I use it well. But soon there were other options out there to check out in Android tablets, and then Windows tablets. With the mass of tablets on the market today… Continue Reading
Spring Weather Makes Us Want to Do Home Improvements
The weather in the US has been very wacky as of late. Here in Chicago it has been 75 – 80 for the past few days. The warm weather is inspiring me to get some stuff done around my house. For me, not only does this mean painting walls, cleaning out closets, and tackling the stacks… Continue Reading
Did You Pre-order a New iPad? Sell Your Old Tablet with eBay Instant Sale
As the days drew closer and closer leading up to the new iPad announcement this past Wednesday many people who knew that they would want to upgrade started to sell their iPad 1s and iPad 2s. Others like me held on until after the announcement because although the rumors are sometimes very close, I will… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Computers that Don’t Cost the Earth
Yesterday we all stood by and watched, listened, or read about the announcement of the new iPad. Some of us even hopped online and pre-ordered (if we could get it to work). For others, that purchase might be a little too rich for our blood right now. There are some PC manufacturers that make technology… Continue Reading
Save Money on Inkjet Printing with a CISS Printer
I have not been as active in my photography business as I used to, but there used to be a time when I used up a lot of ink each week. Ordering ink cartridges online or running back and forth to the local office supply store can be very expensive. Ink cartridges average $12 –… Continue Reading
Why I Love eBay for Gadget Accessories
I am sure you have noticed by now that I am a gadget addict. I have been for quite a while. I have treated myself to a new gadget every now and then for a long time. Add to that the fact that my blog and business require me to review many gadgets and you… Continue Reading
Is it about to take flight?: HP DV7-2180US Fan Issue
Have you ever had a computer that sounds like an airplane gearing up for lift off? I have had an couple. My current one is my HP DV7-2180US. I purchased this laptop in July of 09, but the specs can still stand up against most new laptops out there today. It was not cheap either…. Continue Reading
ABBA: You Can Dance Review
When I was much younger, disco was the in thing! You would think that I grew out of that *phase*. But it actually just blossomed and grew when I was in high school. I attended high school from 1988 – 1992. At that time House Music was HUGE in the Chicago area. And a huge… Continue Reading
Does Your Work Area Show Your Inner Geek?
I have written before about the fact that I used to be an avid computer builder. I started it because I wanted to learn how to do it. And, at the time it was a lot more reasonable to build a computer than to go out and buy one. Over the years the prices of… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Are You A Mom Who Works From Home? Use Conference Calls!
I work full-time outside of the home. But once a week I get to work from home. When I do it, it is very common to attend a meeting over the phone. I also do a fair share of conference calls for other jobs and event planning as well. A lot of people get to… Continue Reading
My Paypal Debit Card Got Hacked
I started writing this post a few days ago with the title “Have You Been Affected by Identity Theft?” It was saved in my Drafts. When I got home today and settled in, I changed into my jammies and curled up on the couch and decided to log into my PayPal account. And I was… Continue Reading
LeapFrog LeapPad & Tag – Great Educational Toys #LeapFrogParty
My kids love to play with my iPad. But, of course I don’t like to leave them alone with such an expensive gadget. Giving a child the LeapFrog LeapPad is like giving them their very own iPad! My kids already have Leapster units, so we were familiar with the great quality of LeapFrog. My girls have original… Continue Reading
Long Live the Atari 2600!
I mentioned in the last post that I had an Atari 2600. Well, I actually just dug it out from under the guest room bed and hooked it up this past weekend! AND IT WORKS!! There are a few games that I have had to blow in (remember that) to make it work, but for… Continue Reading
The Olympus PEN Ready Project
Some of you may know that I LOVE photography. I call myself an amateur pro. HA! What does that mean? That means that I LOVE to take photos, and I do make some money from it sometimes. But, I don’t have the time that I would live to dedicate to consider myself a full pro. If I… Continue Reading
Protecting Your Accounts with Good Passwords
As stated before, I have worked in IT for a long time. In that time there have been several instances where I have had a need to ask a user for their password to log into a computer, email account, or other account for troubleshooting purposes. Very often, what the user gave me was something… Continue Reading
NetGenie Wireless Router with Family Protection Review
Internet security is a must. With the rash of hackers, viruses, and malware you can never be too careful. This goes double when your kids are involved. My kids have their own computer which is stationed in my girls room. I have it locked down pretty good with Windows Parental Controls, but you can never… Continue Reading
Remote Desktop Access for Easier Tech Support
In my day job I am a network admin. More specifically I am part of the Microsoft Exchange support team. I spend a fair amount of time remotely connected to one of our Exchange server setting up or troubleshooting user accounts. Before I became a network admin I did desktop support. I loved it. It… Continue Reading
Meet the Ladies of SweetHack!
Girls in Tech. Girls in Programming. Girls in Social Media. Girls in Hacking? ABSOLUTELY!! Ok, ok… not real hacking. Sweet Hack is all about us ladies getting together and brainstorming while working together to build a tool. There will be developers, programmers, web developers, bloggers, and more! Full Description: entrprnr is partnering with #MsTech to bring you SweetHack,… Continue Reading
Talking Tech for Moms on the Michael Eric Dyson Show
A couple of days ago I spent a few minutes talking to the awesome Michael Eric Dyson (great voice too!) about technology for moms on the go. I felt extra special when he told me that he had just completed an interview with the legendary Harry Belafonte. AWESOMENESS!! I was talking about moms and technology,… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Steve Jobs – Innovator and Style Icon
The thoughts, conversations, posts, and articles about the innovations of Steve Jobs will likely go on for quite a while. After all, there is so much to talk about. He made Apple Computers what it is today. The laundry list of products that have made Steve Jobs famous is impressive in itself. What’s maybe… Continue Reading
Where Will Technology Go Now?
The world is still mourning the death of Steve Jobs. Many are wondering what affect it will have on Apple. Sure… Apple will certainly live on. But, Steve was the master of ceremonies. He was the man behind it all. There has been a lot of talk in the news about what this means for… Continue Reading