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Technology makes already-convenient gift cards more convenient
Gift cards have become one of the most popular gift-giving options during the holiday season. In fact, according to Deloitte and Touche USA, 64 percent of shoppers say they plan to buy gift cards this year. If you’re a noobie with gift cards on your shopping list, here are some tips and information to help keep your season bright. Why buy gift cards? In recent years, gift cards have soared in popularity. Their convenience, for gift givers and receivers, is a big selling point, but perhaps another reason is that people have their eye on more expensive gifts. Technology-related gifts… Continue reading...
The naughty and nice of netbooks
The holidays are upon us, and netbooks are one of this year’s gift-giving rages. Brick-and-mortar retailers and online stores are advertising steep discounts on the already-affordable devices, prompting many noobies to wonder what to expect from these featherweight laptops. Should you add one to your shopping or wish list? What are netbooks? Although they look a lot like laptops and have some of the same functionality, netbooks are lightweights when it comes to computing power. Designed for portability at 7-10 inches in size and about 1-3 pounds, netbooks have scaled-down screens and keyboards, less storage and memory, and they usually… Continue reading...
Is a Windows 7 upgrade worth the effort?
The much-hyped release of the Windows 7 operating system has come and gone, leaving many noobies wondering if upgrading their existing PCs is a good idea. Other noobies may be asking, what’s an operating system? What is an Operating System? In the simplest terms, an operating system (OS) gives people a way to communicate with computer hardware such as the motherboard, video driver, power supply, CD/DVD Drive and hard disk storage. The OS manages and coordinates activities, provides security, allocates resources and hosts applications so your computer “just works.” In fact, it’s what you see when you boot your computer… Continue reading...