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Review: Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual

Posted on April 7, 2015

Most everyone knows that the Internet is an awesome resource that’s filled with information on virtually every topic known to man, but sometimes there’s just no substitute for a good old-fashioned printed book.

Although most of my research is done online nowadays, I still keep a small library of physical books on hand. And one book that has been a great help to me is Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual.

There was a time when every software program you purchased came with a printed manual, and that included MS-DOS and Windows. You not only got a disk, but a book explaining how to use the software as well. [Read more…]

Review: Canon PowerShot D20 12.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera

Posted on February 26, 2015

Have you ever wanted to photograph a beautiful autumn scene on a rainy day but hesitated because you were afraid the rain would ruin your expensive camera?

Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to try your hand at underwater photography but you think a waterproof camera would simply be too expensive?

Well, the Canon PowerShot D20 12.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera (#ad) makes it safe, fun and affordable to do those things, and a whole lot more. [Read more…]

Review: MPOW 36 Watt 5-port Smart USB Wall Charger

Posted on February 19, 2015

mpow-5-port-usb-wall-charger In today’s digital world, many of us have multiple gadgets such as smart phones, tablets and other portable devices that are powered via USB-style battery chargers. And that, of course, means we have lots of chargers on hand.

A good wall-powered multi-port charger can simply life considerably by replacing several chargers with just one.

Today I’m going to tell you about an incredible and inexpensive charger that I believe you’ll really love. [Read more…]

Review: Samsung 840 EVO-Series 250GB Solid State Drive

Posted on February 12, 2015

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Of all the upgrades you can make to a modern PC, the one that will provide the most bang for the buck, by far, is replacing your existing hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD).

If you’ve never used a computer that has an SSD, you’ll be absolutely amazed at how much faster your PC will boot into the operating system and load your programs.

Samsung’s 840 EVO-Series 250GB SSD (#ad) is one of the best SSD deals on the market. Thanks to its excellent price/performance ratio it is now the number one selling Solid State Drive on Amazon. [Read more…]

Review: HP Stream 7 32GB Windows 8.1 Tablet

Posted on February 7, 2015

Inexpensive Android tablets are selling like hotcakes because of their affordable sub-$100 purchase price.

But a new generation of low-priced Windows tablets has arrived, and they are quickly becoming the tablet of choice for budget-minded consumers. A great example is the attractive 32GB HP Stream 7 Windows 8.1 Tablet. (#ad)

The 7 inch screen makes it easy to carry this tablet in a pants pocket, yet it comes packed with plenty of power. In fact, its speed and versatility rivals that found in some entry-level laptops.

Although it’s quite inexpensive, this tablet comes equipped with a beautiful 7 inch 1280×800 color touch display, a 1.8 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, 802.11bgn Wi-Fi, and two USB ports.

Windows 8.1, a complimentary 1 year subscription to Windows 365, and 1TB of Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage is also included!

What’s more, this isn’t some cheap tablet with an unpronounceable name. It’s made by HP, one of the most trusted brands in the tech world. [Read more…]