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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.

Try An Online Typing Test To Test Your Typing Speed

I type in the 100 wpm range. That's pretty good, but not great. The fastest typists tend to type in the 120-150 range. Here are 3 online typing tests where you can test your own typing speed. They're fun!

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?.

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

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.

Another Way To Go Wireless: Plug In An Ethernet Adapter & Use ‘Powerline Networking’

Three of our computers all tap into the Internet wirelessly -- thanks to our secured wireless network hub. The only problem: Interrupted service. All three of those computers will mysteriously go offline on occasion. Now we're considering an ethernet adapter that plugs in to a wall outlet, instead of a wireless router. Here's why...

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!

Before You Buy A New Computer… What To Look For In A New PC

Are you in the market for a new computer? Before you buy a new PC, check out these tips from the experts, plus my own recommendations based on our recent computer purchases.

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

See why I think personalized homepages are so cool, and why I use Netvibes as the personal startup page on my computer.

Verizon vs AT&T… And How To Get Out Of Your Contract Without Penalties

See why we've decided to stick with AT&T rather than making the switch to Verizon like we'd planned to. Plus, some of the pros and cons of both services. Plus, tips for canceling your Verizon cell phone contract -- without any fees or penalties!

Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?

Should you leave your laptop plugged in all the time -- even when you're not using it? Should you let your notebook computer 'hibernate' with the lid closed while the laptop is plugged in? Is it okay to leave your laptop plugged in while you work for hours at a time? Should you ever unplug the laptop cord from the wall? Answers here...

Firefox Tip: How To Remove Typos And Other Text From The ‘Saved Forms’ Boxes

This amazing shortcut saves you boatloads of keystrokes, especially if you routinely complete the same stuff at the same websites. Today, I was about to clear ALL of my saved data because of just one measly little typo that mistakenly got saved in one of my AutoComplete boxes. Then I found this easy quick-fix!

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

My "first impression" review of Google & Yahoo web based applications + My current "updated" review of Yahoo and Google web apps (Calendar, Notes, Docs, Email, Spreadsheets, etc.)

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