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Rick’s Daily Pick: VidBox Video Conversion Suite

Posted on October 1, 2022

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My “Pick” for the day is this incredible VidBox Video Conversion Suite.

Have a stack of video tapes that you’d like to convert to digital before they ultimately stop working?

This hardware/ software combo lets you connect any VCR, camcorder or other video device to your PC or Mac and convert the video(s) on them to digital format.

This thing works wish most any kind of video device. If it has standard RCA outputs, you’re golden.

Click here to read more about these VidBox Video Conversion Suite at Amazon.

How to keep your essential gear running during power outages

Posted on September 18, 2022

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If you happen to live in an area that gets hit with frequent power outages, it pays to be prepared just in case the electricity goes off for hours, or even days at a time.

In my opinion, the best way to be prepared for an extended power outage is to have a portable generator at the ready. [Read more…]

How to visually monitor your home while you’re away

Posted on September 15, 2022

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Do you ever worry about vandals and burglars damaging or ransacking your home while you’re gone?

Unfortunately, in today’s world that is a very valid concern.

A good home security system is a great deterrent, but not every home needs a full-blown system like that.

Depending on your home’s size and layout, an inexpensive and strategically placed IP camera or two could be all you need keep a virtual “eye” on your house while you’re out of town using your smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. [Read more…]

Opinion: You shouldn’t have to call to cancel something you signed up for online

Posted on August 29, 2022

Have you ever signed up for a service online only to discover later that you had to call them up on the phone to cancel?

I recently had that happen to me, and I found it annoying to say the least.

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Q&A: Are the computer techs at Office Depot scamming people?

Posted on August 9, 2022

Question from Alison: I heard Office Depot is scamming people when they bring their computers in for service.

Is that true?

If it is I’m gonna be furious because they just fixed my laptop a few weeks ago and it cost me $220. [Read more…]