Archive for the ‘Online Shopping’ Category
Wednesday, 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. (more…)
Tags: computer memory, computer slow, crucial.com, RAM, upgrade, Windows
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Tuesday, 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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Tags: Amazon.com, blu-ray, digital copies, digital copy, dvd, expiration date, iTunes, the Avengers, Warner Brothers
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Every so often, an idea comes along that makes you think “I never realized I needed this before, but I have to have it now.” For me, the latest of these profound moments came in the form of a new invention from my friends over at BlueLounge called simply Kicks.
“Protect your iPad or tablet without hiding its beautiful design with our Kicks: Small, thin, silicone-rubber rails that prevent your iPad from slipping, scratching and damage. The protective rails run along the backside, providing minimal safekeeping for your valuable life tool. Adheres to your device using 3M Damage-Free adhesive. Easy to use and apply, even comes off without leaving any marks.” – BlueLounge product page.
I found out about Kicks earlier this week and quickly placed my order. At $11.95 (plus shipping) for 2 pairs, these great new add-ons won’t break the bank and the BlueLounge track record made clicking on the Buy Now button a no-brainer. I’ve already purchased several items from their catalog, including the CableDrop (featured here), CoolFeet and Refresh.
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Tags: Apple, Blue Lounge, BlueLounge, CableDrop, CoolFeet, iPad, iPad 2, iPad2, Kicks, Protection, refresh, tablet
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
One month from today hoards of shoppers will storm the Black Friday sales of local department stores and malls. These warriors of the holiday season will be armed with only their shopping cart and a list of items to pick up for their family members and friends. If you are on one of those lists, you have to ask yourself what exactly will someone be buying for you OR you could prepare everyone you know by supplying them with a wish list of items that you REALLY want.
If someone slid a piece of paper in front of you right now and said “give me a list of items you would want to unwrap this holiday season,” would you be able to do it? Better yet, would you be able to provide a range of items and an idea of what they cost? Honestly, Grandma is probably not going to buy you that new iPad, so you better have some other options for her to choose from. Putting together a list like this takes more than a few minutes, and that is where an online holiday wish list comes into play.
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Tags: christmas list, gifts, Holiday, Online, share, Shopping, Wish List
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
| 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 recommendations serve as positive comment cards for the digitally inclined.
JumpstartMyPC.com has decided to bring FollowFriday to our blog. Read on and, if you are so inclined, add these “interesting people” to your own list. |
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Tags: back-to-school, Coupons, jcpenney, Savings, Shopping, students, target, tax-free, uniforms, zappos, zappos.com
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
It’s back-to-school time here in the U.S. and that can mean only one thing… shopping. Yes, the age-old tradition of back-to-school shopping is in full swing and, for many parents out there, the final window of opportunity will be closing this weekend. The state of Texas has stepped in to offer a “Sales Tax Holiday” this weekend (August 20-22), a program also offered in many other states throughout the country, but is it enough to lure and your family away from the A/C and out into the heat of summer?
With the highest sales tax in the U.S. hovering at about 10.75% (California), you have to ask yourself if the savings are worth the effort. Crowded stores, long-lines, uncooperative kids and driving all over town might save you that 10%, but what if you could save more from the comfort of your own home or office? I think it is possible to save on your back-to-school shopping and, if you start today, you can still have your student(s) stocked up and ready to head off to their first day.
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Tags: Amazon.com, Android, back-to-school, barcode, Blackberry, high school, iPhone, online coupons, retailmenot.com, sales tax, sales tax holiday, school. elementary, shop savvy, supplies, tax free weekend
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
If you have ever taken your laptop with you on a trip, you’ve had this issue. If you’ve ever taken more than one gadget (iPod, PSP, GameBoy, Camera) to work, you’ve been frustrated by this issue. If you’ve ever used a laptop or messenger bag to transport your tech, you’ve fought this issue. Carrying any kind of electronic device(s) means carrying the power cable and any/all other accessories with you wherever you go. As soon as the second item hits your bag, things get complicated.
Cables tangle, screens get scratched and everything in your bag drops straight to the bottom. This makes finding any one item next to impossible (without dumping the contents of the entire bag) and, most likely, it is going to shorten the life and look of your gadgets and devices. For any tech/gadget nerd, this is just not acceptable and, if you are anything like me, you want to take care of the items that you paid so much for. There is a bit of pride in owning an iPod that is 2-years old, but looks like you just bought it. Throw-in the fact that “no scratches” and “like new” make great tag lines for any product you want to sell on eBay, and you’ve got yourself a good set of reasons for taking care of your gear.
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Tags: airport friendly, backpack, Blackberry, Camera, Case, Cocoon, GRID-IT!, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, organize, protect, PSP, sling, tote
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Over the last couple of weeks, we have covered both Father’s Day Gift Shopping and How to Get FREE Tickets to See Toy Story 3. While most readers are painfully aware of the date (and the limited time between now and the weekend), it never hurts to send a gentle reminder out to those who might just be too busy to have spent any time on either of these. Today marks the last day that you can order anything online and expect to receive it before the weekend, without paying overnight fees.
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Tags: Amazon, Amazon.com, blu-ray, dad, day, dvd, father, father's, FREE, Pixar, tickets, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Last week I posted an article titled Manage Your Growing Disc Collection, in which I talked about physical storage of home movies, music CD’s, etc. While researching and organizing my own collection I came across my copies of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 (on Blu-Ray) and realized that I had not taken advantage of my FREE Movie Ticket offer. Realizing that the release of the latest installment of the Toy Story franchise was only days away, I immediately followed the instructions provided and, within minutes, I was printing our tickets to see Toy Story 3. As it turns out, there is more than one way to get these FREE tickets, and I want to share the details with the JumpstartMyPC.com audience.
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Tags: Amazon.com, Best Buy, blu-ray, Disney, dvd, energizer, FREE, kellogg's, movie, Pixar, target, tickets, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3
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