Articles By:

Lynnette Walczak

I got my first computer in 1986 and immediately started writing, saving documents, and organizing my entire life on it. Thus began my love affair with gadgets and all things tech. I built my first website in 1998 in old-school HTML code -- before websites were "a thing". Blogs weren't invented yet. It was the same year that Google was born. My husband and I created TheFunTimesGuide.com in 2004 -- before YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and Mashable were launched. That was the year Facebook started and 'blog' was the Word of the Year according Merriam-Webster. Ever since then, anytime a new electronic gadget hits the market... I have to have it. (My husband's impulsive nature to try out every new tech gadget invented is even worse than mine!) When I'm not trying out fun new tech gadgets, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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

Thinking of getting an iPhone or Android phone for the first time? You will appreciate this summary of the similarities & differences between these 2 smartphones.

Magic Jack Eliminates Your Monthly Phone Bill, But How Well Does It Really Work?

As long as you have hi-speed Internet, you can use Magic Jack for your phone calls & never have to pay a phone bill again! A review from someone who uses MagicJack.

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

I used 2 different services to trade electronics for cash through the mail: Gazelle and Cell For Cash. Here's my advice if you wish to trade electronics for cash.

My Favorite TechTV On-Air Personalities: Where Are They Now?

Whatever happened to TechTV? Those guys made learning about computers and the Internet FUN. Shows were filled with real-life computer how-to's and explanations that were actually fun to learn and try.

Before You Buy A New Laptop Computer, Think Laptop Power Cord!

I wish I had ordered a backup AC power cord for my laptop when I bought it. If/when the new one should ever stop working, I will make a point to order a second one from the same place where I bought my laptop. Here's why.

Top 2 Twitter iPhone Apps: Twitterific Premium vs Twittelator Pro

I had heard great things about both Twitterific Premium -- also known as Twitterific 2.0 -- and Twittelator Pro -- the version I downloaded was 2.2. So I purchased them both through the Apple Store and started comparing the apps for myself, side-by-side. See which one is my favorite and why.

Best iPhone Apps For iPhone & iTouch Newbies

You're probably wondering which are the best iPhone apps to download on a new iPhone. My picks for the best iPhone apps you can download AND the best default iPhone apps that come standard with the phone,

Download Free Ringtones – Here Are Great Sites You Can Trust To Find A New Ringtone

I finally found some new ringtone sites that can, indeed, be trusted. Yes, they're FREE! Check out my list of sites to use to download free ringtones.

Blog World Expo: A Review

Overall, the Blog World Expo conference in Las Vegas was entertaining at first, then boring toward the end. Mid-way through the first day of this 2-day conference, Jim and I both realized that the sessions were extremely beginner-level; better for new bloggers.