Buying a laptop, cell phone, eReader, or tablet is a very personal choice.  The look, feel, weight, and size matter in different ways to each of us.  It’s also important to read reviews on these products as they can be rather expensive and you want to make the best choice possible in your price range.  [...]

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Did you go to Google (www.google.com) and type “let it snow” into the search box?
Hope you are having a happy holiday season!
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The 2012 Golden Globe Award nominations have been announced and we will learn who the winners are on Sunday, January 15, 2012.  Our media librarian, Melissa Baker, keeps our shelves stocked with the latest and greatest movie titles for you.  Click here to search for your favorite DVD.  You may reserve your choices online and [...]

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If you haven’t already heard, today is the day that Facebook begins rolling out its highly anticipated Timeline. This article by Sam Biddle of Gizmodo tells us about it, shows us what it will look like, and notes that all of your life can be chronicled in one place. The Today Show is [...]

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This article by Matt Richtel of The New York Times advises us that the name showing up on your Caller ID may not be from the caller it says it is from. Increasingly, spammers and scammers are using technology in bad ways, identifying themselves as Humane Society and other legitimate charities.
In this time of [...]

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I heard about the passing of Steve Jobs last night. Although I knew his health was failing, it was still a shock. He died far too soon; but, as I continued to reflect, I thought of the person who changed so many lives (business life by bringing us portable, easy-to-use technology; personal life [...]

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First, An Earthquake; Now, a Hurricane!
My motto is “Always Be Prepared For An Emergency!” One never knows what can happen to derail our happy little lives. I learned some important stuff from Tuesday’s earthquake. Do not try to leave your building while the tremor is happening. Take cover under a table [...]

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Last night, this article from David Pogue in The New York Times really caught my interest!  “Free, legal, song-specific and convenient” music–what more could I want!  In order to try it, you must receive an invite from a friend or request one from Spotify.com.  I’ve requested mine and hope it comes for this weekend!  I’ll [...]

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In a New York Times article by Joshua Brustein, we are introduced to two apps, GrubHub and Seamless.  They are available free for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry.  They allow you to order food online–easily and wordlessly.  While there is little coverage for our area in Seamless and no coverage yet in GrubHub, they will most [...]

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According to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), cramming is “the practice of placing unauthorized, misleading or deceptive charges on your telephone bill. Crammers rely on confusing telephone bills in an attempt to trick consumers into paying for services they did not authorize or receive, or that cost more than the consumer was [...]

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