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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy Lexar D40E 128GB Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Jump Drive.
This little gem will work with both USB-C and USB-A devices without having to use an adapter.
Click here to check out this Lexar D40E 128GB Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Jump Drive at Amazon.
Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.
Today’s POTD features a hayfield and the beauty of the night sky. To create a Star Trails photo simply mount your camera on a tripod and set it for a really long exposure time. As the Earth turns on its axis the stars remain stationary, resulting in these tell-tale lines. I hope you like this one.
Have lots of treasured photos of your own that you’d love to display in your home but you have limited wall space? A digital picture frame (#ad) is an excellent solution. Check them out!
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April’s winner will receive a fantastic APC UPS Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS.
Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.
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The drawing for this month’s prize will be held on April 30 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.
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A very dangers scam is making the rounds again, and it’s one that you really need to be aware of. It works something like this:
You receive a phone call from someone who claims to work for either Microsoft or Apple tech support.
The name of the department the caller uses might vary, but he’ll either hint that he works for Microsoft or Apple, or just blatantly come right out and say so.
The problem is, he doesn’t work for either of those companies. He’s actually a scammer out to make a quick buck. [Read more…]
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Question from Barry: I’ve been hearing the ads for Rapid Radios and I’m wondering if you think they’re really as good as they say they are?
They claim to be a lot better than cell phones because they work literally anywhere. Is that really true? [Read more…]
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Like most of us who are living through the Internet age, chances are you receive gift cards via email on occasion.
For example, you might receive a gift card as compensation for filling out a survey or performing some other task.
Or of course it could simply be a gift from someone. [Read more…]