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Fun Ways That The Average Person Can Benefit From Custom QR Codes Every Day

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The QR code is a Quick Response Code. It's similar to an old-fashioned barcode or UPC code in that it can store an unlimited amount of info within a symbol, and a quick scan of that symbol reveals a wealth of info that is helpful. A QR code is better because: 1. It can be used by individuals (rather than just stores and manufacturers) to hold an unlimited amount of data, photos, and videos; 2. It can be regularly updated to reflect timely, new info; and 3. It's a quick way to get … [Read more...]

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Why I LOVE My Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone & The Must-Have Apps And Widgets I Immediately Downloaded

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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 now, the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone you can buy. --PC World   I've always gotten a lot of positive feedback whenever I've shared my favorite apps for those who just got a new … [Read more...]

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Why I Love Dropbox For Sharing & Syncing Files… And You Will Too!

With Dropbox you can sync files & photos between your phone and computer, or multiple computers. photo by Johan Larsson on Flickr

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 there are others who may have heard about Dropbox, but aren't sure what exactly to use it for. So I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain why I like Dropbox so much and highlight some of the … [Read more...]

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Apple iPhone vs Google Android Phones (I Got The Droid X After 2 Years With An iPhone)

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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 that phone too! Here's why I like the Droid X better than the iPhone...   My Switch From iPhone To Android Phone When the Android phones first came out, I knew from the get-go that … [Read more...]

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Best iPhone Game Apps For Those Who Don’t Normally Play Games On Their Cell Phones

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I don't play games on my cellphone (an iPhone) very often. However, I do enjoy board games, word games, and Tetris-type "clear the board" games. That said, I LOVE these iPhone apps that I found under the Games category in the Apple store! Since I'm no gamer, I thought maybe others who simply wanted to add a few fun time-wasters onto their iPhones might appreciate this info. (See the type of iPhone apps I prefer, instead of games.) Here's why I think the following iPhone game apps are … [Read more...]

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Want To Trade Electronics For Cash? My Experience With Gazelle & Cell For Cash

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I recently utilized 2 different services to trade electronics for cash through the mail: Gazelle Gazelle is the nation's largest reCommerce company, providing a practical, responsible, rewarding way for consumers to get value for used electronics. Today, we accept products across a wide range of categories and have found a new home for more than 20,000 used electronics, while responsibly recycling thousands more.  Source Cell For Cash Parent company RMS Communications started as a … [Read more...]

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Top 3 Product Tracking Sites That Send You Price Alerts When Your Favorite Items Go On Sale

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Let's face it, most of us don't have a lot of time to shop. I know I don't. One way that you can minimize the time spent shopping for the best deal is to use online shopping sites that provide automatic price alerts via email when a product you're looking for goes on sale. Here are the best product tracking sites that alert you of price drops via email...   Top 3 Product Tracking Sites #1 PricePinx uses a different (better) system than most of the other product tracking … [Read more...]

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Cleaning LCD Screens 101 – TV Screen Cleaning, Plus Tips For Cleaning A Computer Screen Safely

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Years ago when TV screens were made of glass, it was easy to clean a TV screen with simple glass cleaner (like Windex) and a couple of paper towels. However, today's modern video screens are made differently. As a result, extra care must be taken when cleaning flat screen TVs and computer monitors. Harsh chemicals such as ammonia or alcohol can do serious damage to LCD screens, plasma TVs, computer monitors, and smartphones. This also includes all laptop computers and portable video … [Read more...]

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6 FUN Things You Can Track Online That Will Save You Time & Money

People have become obsessed with tracking everything online these days! All you have to do is log onto UPS tracking, DHL tracking, or FedEx tracking to see what I mean. The same is true with tracking packages on Amazon. These websites get millions of requests to track packages that people are waiting to receive, or that they themselves have sent. Here's one that tracks all delivery companies in one place: PackTrack! (Package Mapping is similar, as is Track Packages.) There's also a … [Read more...]

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Top 2 Twitter iPhone Apps: Twitterific Premium vs Twittelator Pro

I have a couple of different Twitter accounts, each with an entirely different audience based on very unique interests: @FunDogs - fun dog tips for people with dogs @FunHouseHome - helpful information for homeowners - fun home & garden tips @FunTimesGuide - where the geek in me hangs out and I interact with people on a wide variety of topics People who are interested in my dog-related tweets aren't necessarily interested in my geeky updates or my house & home tweets, so I … [Read more...]

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