Computer Virus & Malware Protection: 5 Simple Tips To Prevent Computer Malware
Malware is a term used for any type of software or code that is malicious. If your computer… [MORE]
Why I LOVE My Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone & The Must-Have Apps And Widgets I Immediately Downloaded
I recently traded in my Droid X for the brand new Galaxy Nexus. So did my hubby. There are… [MORE]
Pinterest Website Tips For Guys And Newbies
I've been sharing things on Pinterest for awhile now. If you're never heard of Pinterest,… [MORE]
Why I Love Dropbox For Sharing & Syncing Files… And You Will Too!
I've been using Dropbox for over a year now, and I love it. I mentioned it in passing when… [MORE]
Looking For A Laptop Purse? How I Found The Best Ladies Laptop Handbag
I got a new 17-inch laptop computer, so I immediately set out to find "the perfect laptop handbag." In… [MORE]
Phones, Gadgets & Accessories
Why I LOVE My Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone & The Must-Have Apps And Widgets I Immediately Downloaded
I recently traded in my Droid X for the brand new Galaxy Nexus. So did my hubby. There are so many more pro's than con's to this phone. Both hubby and I absolutely love our new Samsung Galaxy Nexus cell phones! (Our phones were purchased through Verizon, with their unlimited data plan.) Right … [Read More...]
Apple iPhone vs Google Android Phones (I Got The Droid X After 2 Years With An iPhone)
I recently got a Motorola Droid X smartphone. I cannot tell you how much I am completely in love with the Android phone! But then, I really dig gadgets & electronics in general, so it's not all that surprising. Before this, I had an iPhone 3.0. For the 2 years I had it, I absolutely loved … [Read More...]
Magic Jack Eliminates Your Monthly Phone Bill, But How Well Does It Really Work?
You've probably heard about Magic Jack. It's a USB device you plug into the USB port on your desktop computer or laptop computer, and then you never have to pay for phone calls again! It works through your computer's high-speed Internet connection to deliver your calls (both local and long … [Read More...]
Computers, Tablets & Accessories
Looking For A Laptop Purse? How I Found The Best Ladies Laptop Handbag
I got a new 17-inch laptop computer, so I immediately set out to find "the perfect laptop handbag." In the past, I've always had bulky, rustic, outdoorsy laptop backpacks. This time, I wanted something a little more feminine and professional looking. Initially, I thought I was going to get a … [Read More...]
Before You Buy A New Laptop Computer, Think Laptop Power Cord!
Here's a tip from someone who has bought her share of laptop computers for the home office through the years: On the very day that you buy your laptop computer, also buy an extra laptop power cord for it at the same time! The reason? Because you'll be up a creek on the day you realize that your … [Read More...]
How Many Cool Bags For Electronics & Gear Do You Have?
With our latest purchase of a mega sized duffel bag on wheels for Jim's travels, I have come to the realization that Jim has more bags than the average human being should have a right to own. I guess that's because he's got more electronics and gear than the average human being. That, and he … [Read More...]
Software / Apps / Tools
Computer Virus & Malware Protection: 5 Simple Tips To Prevent Computer Malware
Malware is a term used for any type of software or code that is malicious. If your computer becomes infected with malware, it can jeopardize the system security and harm its functioning. As a result, it's important to take the proper precautions to reduce the odds of an infection. By … [Read More...]
Pinterest Website Tips For Guys And Newbies
I've been sharing things on Pinterest for awhile now. If you're never heard of Pinterest, you're a big dork. -- Marshall Kirkpatrick It wasn't until recently that I decided to search the social networks (Facebook, Google Plus, and Twitter) to see what people were saying about it. I find … [Read More...]
Why I Love Dropbox For Sharing & Syncing Files… And You Will Too!
I've been using Dropbox for over a year now, and I love it. I mentioned it in passing when I wrote about my favorite Android apps for Droid phone newbies. Since then, a number of my friends have signed up and most are surprised by how much they use Dropbox on a regular basis now. I'm sure … [Read More...]
Tech Tips For Newbies
Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?
Jim and I have been wondering about this for awhile now. Actually, we have wondered how these 3 things would effect the life of our laptop batteries: 1. We will often work from our laptops for hours at a time (many, many hours!), with the cord plugged into the wall the whole time. 2. … [Read More...]
Firefox Tip: How To Remove Typos And Other Text From The ‘Saved Forms’ Boxes
It is definitely a time-saver to check the "Remember what I enter in forms and the search bar" in Firefox. (Under Tools - Options - Privacy) It's the same as "AutoComplete" in IE -- which stores previous entries and suggests matches for you. (Under Tools - Internet Options - Content) This amazing … [Read More...]
14.5 Things We’ve Learned About Blogs & Websites
On my way in to work yesterday morning, I jotted down the following list I titled "Things We've Learned About Doing Websites". (Like usual, it was bumper-to-bumper traffic. And you know me... I've always got a pen and a pad of paper on hand! So I put the time to good use.) I was thinking that … [Read More...]
Fun Stuff
Check Out Our Fun Facebook And Twitter Pages!
Get fun ideas in real-time, helpful tips & tricks, and updates about fun things to see & do on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Follow @FunTimesGuide on Twitter "Like" our Fun Times Guide Facebook Page Prefer one of our other sites on a specific … [Read More...]
5 Interesting Things I Found On Twitter This Week
Following are 5 things I would not have known about were it not for reading about them on Twitter. If you're not already familar with what Twitter is, here's the scoop: What Is Twitter And Why Should I Care About It? Videos: 7 Twitter Addicts Explain Why They Like … [Read More...]
Blog World Expo: A Review
Jim and I have been to a handful of blogging and "new media" conferences since we started The Fun Times Guide in 2004. Our first was Blog Nashville, which was held on the Belmont campus here in Nashville. Our most recent was Blog World Expo which which took place last week in Las Vegas. In case … [Read More...]
