Upgrade Your RAM For a Quick Performance Boost


October 3rd, 2012

Computer running slow? Are you thinking about buying a new one, but aren’t looking forward to spending several hundred or thousand dollars on a new laptop or tower?  Then maybe a RAM upgrade is the right option for you.

RAM, also known as computer memory, was once an expensive upgrade option that only the real “geeks” would even consider.  But things have changed.  Memory prices are dropping and there are a multitude of websites that provide assistance with pricing the upgrade and performing the physical task of installing it into your PC.

Although we don’t dive into the details of actually installing the RAM in this article, you should know that replacing out the “boards” of RAM in a computer is one of the easiest things you can do.  It takes just minutes and you don’t really need any training or guidance to do so. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital Copies and Expiration Dates – What You Need to Know


September 25th, 2012

Millions of fans will purchase a copy of Marvel’s The Avengers today and take it home to add to their collection.  Many will watch their DVD or Blu-ray and then slide the disc back into the case to store alongside the rest of their movie collection, but before they do I wish I could warn them.  They may be making a horrible mistake by passing up on the chance to download the FREE digital copy that came with their new purchase.

You see, there is a little something that most people don’t know about those digital copies – they have an expiration date!

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5 Tips for Transitioning to Your New iPhone 5


September 21st, 2012

In honor of iPhone 5 Friday (the big release day of the latest and greatest Apple iPhone), we’ve got five handy suggestions to help you transition to your new device.

For those of you who aren’t making the plunge, there are still some great tips to help you get the most out of your current phone/iTunes setup.

1) Get a warranty – Accidents happen to everyone! You might drop your phone on the ground or in the tub some day and you don’t want to lose your favorite mobile device when you could have simply purchased a warranty.  Do yourself a favor and get a warranty immediately!

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The Ultimate 2012 Fall TV Lineup DVR Guide


September 10th, 2012

It’s officially Fall and that means football, cooler temperatures and a new fall television schedule.  That’s right – TV is back!!
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The TiVo Stream Has Arrived [PHOTOS]


September 8th, 2012

The TiVo Stream is out and I simply couldn’t resist the idea of streaming my recorded shows to my iPad while on the road.  The Stream was officially released on Thursday (9-06-2012) and I immediately placed my order.  TiVo wasted no time and this little gem arrived in the mail yesterday.
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FollowFriday – Friday March 30, 2012 – #FF


March 30th, 2012

FollowFriday : On any given Friday, thousands upon thousands (maybe even millions) of Twitter users enter the hashtag #FollowFriday (or #FF), followed by one or more “mentions.” The idea is for users to share the names of other “interesting people” that they follow and think you should too. These [...]

5 FREE Steps to Speeding Up Your Slow Computer


March 27th, 2012

Your computer seems to be working against you.  Every time you sit down to surf the web, check your Facebook page or even just send an email it happens.  That computer that you paid good money for just a couple of years ago is moving slower than molasses.  WHY?  You aren’t asking it to do [...]

Gmail Spam Folder – New and Improved


March 20th, 2012

Gmail users rejoice – there’s something new waiting for you the next time you log into your account.  Spam now comes with an explanation.
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