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Considering Hulu Or Netflix? Here’s Why You Should Subscribe To Both Hulu AND Netflix

Wondering the differences between Netflix vs Hulu? I actually use both streaming services. Here are reasons to consider signing up for both Hulu and Netflix — especially if you’re cutting the cord on cable!

In Addition To Tracking Online Packages, Here Are 6 FUN Things You Can Track Online That Will Save You Time & Money

Online tracking is easier than ever these days. Yep, there’s an app for that! Not only can you track your package ship dates, but you can also track your baby’s routine, when your favorite items go on sale, your pizza delivery, your flights, your diet, and even your kids with these FREE online tracking systems!

Stop Using The Internet Explorer Browser! Here’s Why You Should Use The Google Chrome Browser Or Firefox Browser Instead

I spend most of my work life online (and a huge part of my personal life too) — so I’m VERY familiar with the 3 most popular browsers: Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, and Chrome. I made the switch from IE to Firefox back in 2005. Then, I switched to the Chrome browser when it came out in 2008. See why Firefox and Chrome are better than Internet Explorer — and why you should make the switch too.

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

I don’t play games on my cell phone very often. However, I do enjoy board games, word games and Tetris-type games. I thought maybe others who simply wanted to add a few fun time-wasters onto their iPhones might appreciate these.

Wearable Technology Trends: Should You Buy The Best Wearable Tech Or Not?

Have you seen all of the wearable technology devices out there lately? There are headbands, watches, patches, and more — all vying to be one of the best wearable tech trends. I’ll explain which wearables are worth buying, those that you shouldn’t waste your time on, and what the future of IoT looks like.

Skype Is Not Your Typical VoIP… It’s Much More Than An Internet Phone!

Have you ever placed a Skype call? If not, here are the ins and outs of using Skype to make Internet phone calls from your computer, rather than from a traditional phone. Everything you need to know about Skype Internet phone services and othe rfree alternatives. Plus, a few other great ways to use Skype daily!

How To Find Your Lost Cell Phone With Free Programs Online: Find Your Phone Fast!

Can’t find your phone? Here are the best websites and apps that will help you find your lost cell phone fast!

The Best Product Tracking Sites That Send You Price Alerts When Your Favorite Items Go On Sale

I shop online a lot. And I always want to find the best price – who doesn’t? These are my favorite sites that track items and send you email price alerts whenever the price drops online.

Worried About Social Media Hackers At Home Or Work? Clever Social Media Tips To Keep Your Personal Information Private!

Social media hackers are a sly and cunning breed. Use password managers, two-factor authentication and more tips to keep your social media sites safe.

Help… Speed Up My Computer! How Do I Speed Up Windows 10 & Make My Slow Computer Fast Again?

I’ve been able to speed up my computer using these tips! I’m sharing what worked for me to speed up Windows 10 – so you can fix your slow computer for FREE too

Tired Of Dealing With Slow WiFi? Here Are 9 Ways To Quickly Increase WiFi Speed

Slow Internet speed is quick and easy to fix. If you’ve got slow WiFi at home or work, here are 9 things you should try. Plus the best WiFi speed test!

Internet Safety For Kids & Teens: 3 Ways To Keep Your Children Safe Online

How much screen time is too much? To ensure Internet safety for kids, you need to know the risks, limit their accessibility & monitor their activity online.

How To Make Your Cell Phone Battery Last Longer: 9 Simple Tips

I wish I knew these things about cell phone batteries before I burned through a cell phone battery in just under a year! You can learn from my mistakes.

Computer Security 101: How To Avoid Getting A Computer Virus Or Having Your Personal Info Stolen

Want to know how to stop hackers? If you get a computer virus, malware, or your personal info is stolen, then your computer security is to blame. Here’s some must-read info about how they got the info in the first place, and what you need to do to make sure hackers can’t do it again! Do these 4 things now…

Think You’ve Got A Computer Virus? My Computer Was Infected With Malware… Here’s How I Avoided Any Damage

After malware infected my computer, see how I avoided a computer virus simply by using 2 great FREE programs: AVG antivirus and Housecall by Trend Micro.

GTasks Task Management App Is The Best Task Manager… Ever!

GTasks is the best task manager! It makes taking notes, scheduling appointments, and setting reminders a cinch… using your phone OR your computer.

Google Rewards App: Yes, You Can Get Paid To Answer Easy Surveys On Your Android Phone

Google Rewards is a fun & easy way for Android phone users to earn credits in the Google Play Store – 25 cents to $1.00 for answering Google opinion surveys

Google vs Bing Review: Which Search Engine Provides The Best User Experience?

I put the two search engines through a side-by-side test for this Google vs Bing review. See how they compare when it comes to getting the best results from online search.

Computer Virus & Malware Protection: 5 Simple Tips To Prevent Computer Malware

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Don’t take a chance on getting a computer virus! Here are 5 things you can do to protect your computer against malware and keep everything safe.

Pinterest Tips For Guys And Newbies

Some of the fun tips I've saved & shared on Pinterest! photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

I’ve been sharing things on Pinterest for awhile now. I decided to search the social networks (Facebook, Google Plus, and Twitter) to see what people were saying about it. I find it interesting that some guys have stated they don’t feel comfortable using Pinterest. What do you think, does Pinterest work for guys? My Pinterest tips for guys and newbies.

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. Perhaps you’ve heard about Dropbox, but you’re not exactly sure what you would use it for. Here’s why I like Dropbox so much, plus lots of fun ways you can use it.

My Favorite Android Apps For Newbies With A Droid Phone

These are my favorite Android apps that I use on my Droid X and highly recommend for other newbies to Android phones.

Yahoo Email: The Pros & Cons Compared To Other Email Programs Like Gmail, Hotmail, And Outlook

There are advantages and disadvantages of using Yahoo Email. With so many email options available, here are a few reasons why Yahoo Mail is still so popular. These are the Yahoo pros and cons, as I see it.

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 […]

Why I Prefer Google’s Gmail Account To Other Email Accounts Like Yahoo & Hotmail

Gmail has been my favorite email program for years. Here’s why…

Best iPhone Apps For iPhone & iTouch Newbies

I have 60 of the best iPhone apps on my iPhone right now. I thought I’d share with other iPhone newbies — and iTouch /iPod/iPad newbies — which apps are the must-haves for me, which apps are good default iPhone apps, plus some fun ways you can organize your life and enhance your productivity with the iPhone.

You Don’t Need A Thumb Drive… Just Use Your Email Program!

Whenever I want to get something — pictures, files, spreadsheets — from one computer to another, I just email ’em to myself. BUT… I don’t hit ‘send’. Say what?.

Why We Signed Up For Netflix Movies In The Mail… Again

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I’m on my 3rd Netflix movies membership now. Here’s why we initially canceled our memberships… and why we recently signed up again. In brief: because Netflix has gone hi-tech.

Use Belarc Advisor To See Exactly What’s On (And In) Your Computer

There is no better — or easier — way to see every single thing you have on your computer than to use the Belarc Advisor program. You download the free program online, then open it up on your computer and run it. The info it tells you about your computer is AMAZING!

NetVibes: A Great Personalized Homepage And An Amazing RSS Feed Reader

See why I think personalized homepages are so cool, and why I like NetVibes the best…

Pros & Cons of Google’s Free Web-Based Applications vs Yahoo’s Free Programs

Here are my “first impressions” review of Google & Yahoo web based applications, followed by my current “updated” review of Yahoo and Google web apps. See what I like best and least about Yahoo And Google Calendar, Notes, Docs, Email, Spreadsheets, etc.

Got A New Computer?… Try These FREE Programs & FUN Shortcuts

I just got a new Dell laptop computer. While it’s still fresh in my mind, I thought some people might be interested in knowing which computer programs and shortcuts I find most useful. Here are my favorites…

Yahoo Mail Beta & Advanced Email Features

took the plunge… I shelled out the $19.95/yr for access to Yahoo’s advanced email features at the same time that I upgraded (for FREE) to Yahoo’s new Mail Beta version. I’m glad I did, on both accounts. Here’s why…

How To Search A Web Site Without A Search Box

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Did you know?… You can search for something on a website or blog even if that site doesn’t have a Search Box. Here’s how.

Attention: Not Everyone With A MySpace Account Is Looking To ‘Hook Up’!

The dangers of MySpace… and the good stuff too! The point here is this: While MySpace has become all the rage for musicians to connect with their fans and teenagers to broaden their circle of friends, it is becoming more and more like a place to ‘hook-up’ and meet strangers. Here’s the rest of the story…

Need A Temporary Email Address? Here’s The Best FREE Disposable Email Account!

Get a free temporary email account that’s completely anonymous to use for all those times you have to register for something online. It’s called Mailinater.

AVG & Trend Micro Offer The Best Anti-Virus Programs… Both Are FREE!

Our recommendation for the BEST free virus protection: Trend Micro’s FREE online tool that ‘scans’ your hard drive and remedies any virus-related issues that might have affected your computer on the spot… and the FREE AVG anti-virus program to prevent further viruses from infecting your computer. Here’s everything you need to know…

ICE: Emergency Cell Phone Numbers

I’ve been meaning to post something about this for awhile. Why? Because I think it’s brilliant and could be life-saving.   ICE: In Case of Emergency It’s gotten a lot of attention recently in the news… It’s even appeared in Snopes (…and has been authenticated as “TRUE”). What it comes down to is this: programming your emergency contact […]

Web Portals: Google vs Yahoo Personalized Homepages

Here are some of the differences between Google’s personalized homepage and Yahoo’s personalized homepage. Both offer a way to keep all of your favorite things at your fingertips — no matter WHAT computer you’re on…

Cloudmark’s SpamNet Is The Best SPAM Killer

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Knock on wood, unlike the majority of Americans out there, we don’t get much SPAM. That can be attributed largely to the fact that we: 1. Simply don’t share our e-mail addresses with many people. 2. Stop the e-mail chain…

Best Spyware Removal Programs To Download For FREE

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The best programs we have found for fighting spyware (that behind-the-scenes stuff that lingers on your computer after visiting certain websites or downloading certain programs) are: AdAware SpyBot Search & Destroy…

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About Me

LynnetteI 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).

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