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Part 2: Buying and Disposing of Batteries for Gadgets
Have you started saving disposable batteries yet? Part 1 of this two part series about batteries provided you with the basics on disposable household batteries. If you decided to start saving batteries to see how many you use on a regular basis, you may be ready to consider an alternative. Rechargeable Batteries There are two options for reducing the cost and waste of everyday household batteries: rechargeable batteries and battery packs. Rechargeable batteries look the same as your everyday, single use batteries, but you can buy a charger that extends their life by 100s of uses. The most commonly found… Continue reading...
Part 1: Buying and Disposing of Batteries for Gadgets
“Don’t forget to buy batteries!” How many times have you heard this? If it wasn’t a salesperson then it was probably your spouse. Or, perhaps you found a friendly reminder on product packaging, in a catalog or during checkout on a retail website. Did you buy any battery-less gifts? Socks and underwear don’t count. If you’ve accepted battery use (and purchasing) as part of modern life, this two part series should enlighten you about the pros and cons of disposable vs. rechargeable household batteries and what to do with them at the end of their life. If you still don’t… Continue reading...
Use Encryption Software to Protect Confidential Data
What could someone learn about you by reading the files on your laptop? They would mostly find seemingly innocuous information such as junk emails or family photos, but what revealing personal or business details are you keeping on your laptop- tax forms? Business strategies? Financial data? Anything on your laptop, however “secure,” could put you at risk for identity theft and more if your laptop falls into the wrong hands. “But, I have a Windows password. No one can log into my computer but me. Not even my wife.” Windows passwords and other similar operating system security measures can provide… Continue reading...
GroupMe.com Makes Group Texting Easy
Groupme.com combines the conciseness and efficiencies of text messages with some of your favorite e-mail features. Quickly reach project, work, social or family groups with the power of group texting. Group texting effectively and instantly reaches many people, using the keypad of your phone. Once you’ve reached them, they can reply back to you-and the rest of the group. The Evolution of Texting The concept of group texting merged the concepts of cell phone-based texting with email distribution lists. Although cell phones were designed to transmit voice communications, some users have discovered that short messaging service (SMS) or texting with… Continue reading...