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My Year With MaxCDN

Back in late 2010 I was contacted by MaxCDN to try out their service and see if I liked it (yes, I was sponsored by them). I was beyond thrilled and agreed to give it a try. For those who are not aware about what their service is, here is their own description in their [...]

Start Your Car With Viper SmartStart

iPhones can be a great tool and make life easier for everybody, like if you lose a paper or pen you can type a quick note on your iPhone instead. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that app developers are always trying to find new ways to design unique apps that help [...]

Blackberry Curve 8330 On Boost Mobile Review

Perhaps the Blackberry Curve 8330 was the first smartphone to ever be on a prepaid phone network(Boost Mobile), but that does not mean the phone is worth your money. Here is a quick breakdown on if the phone is worth your money or not. Cost and Availability- The phone cost close to $300.00 back [...]

Do You Need A Second Internet Connection?

Posted by admin on January 20th, 2012

Yes, that is a strange question to ask to most people. Yet with most of the world using the Internet to make money, to stay connected or just to use it for fun, it has become a crucial part of our lives. Case in point, as a writer and blogger I make my living by writing online. And when the my connect goes out, it means that I am losing money. So you can picture how angry I was when it went out for almost 12 hours a couple weeks ago. I was pretty much beside myself and started thinking about a backup connection.

GoDaddy Caves To Boycott and Opposes SOPA

Posted by admin on December 29th, 2011

GoDaddy has had a couple of rough weeks due to SOPA and PIPA. Once word spread around that they did indeed support, users of their services decide to take the matter in their own hands and created the Dump GoDaddy Day. While it is too early to know how many did leave their service, they finally caved in and retracted their support of the censorship bills. Here is what their CEO had to say as a response to the massive amount of transfer they have seen today.

My Year With MaxCDN

Posted by admin on December 27th, 2011

Migo Vs Kajeet-What Cell Phone To Buy Your Kid For Holidays

Posted by admin on October 31st, 2011

Today marks 55 days until Christmas and 50 days until Hanukkah. So holiday shopping is starting to be on the mind of most, and one popular item every year is the cell phone. Kids younger and younger get cell phones each year. Yet no one seems to know what is a good option to get. So most go with a cheap phone from their plan and get racked up with bills. However, their are 2 options that you to pick from that is a whole lot cheaper and puts you in control.

Netflix Nixes Qwikster DVD Program

Posted by admin on October 10th, 2011

Netflix has had a few rough months to say at the least. With an increase on their DVD rental price to make more room for in-demand streaming, they were met with angry customers. This caused them to lose subscribers at a high rate and made their stocks go down. They took notice and decided to release a spin off service solely for DVD rentals called Qwikster. This sounded like a wise idea, but many of their customers hated the idea of having 2 different accounts. Thus, they have now canceled the plan and have decided to stick with one site. Here is what Netflix has to say.

There is a difference between moving quickly — which Netflix has done very well for years — and moving too fast, which is what we did in this case. Consumers value the simplicity Netflix has always offered and we respect that….(US members) will continue to use one website, one account and one password for their movie and TV watching enjoyment under the Netflix brand…It is clear that for many of our members two websites would make things more difficult.” He added, “While the July price change was necessary, we are now done with price changes.

I am a fan of Netflix, so I am sad to see them running into this issue. I do think that they should have thought about it before increasing the price or at least try it at a slow pace. 60% is a huge jump to make in one day. However, I am pleased to see that they will be keeping it on one site for now. That might be their saving grace in the end.

2011 Pre-Black Friday Electronic Deals Week 1

Posted by admin on October 7th, 2011

Earlier this week I posted a few ideas about where you can get good deals for entertainment and electronic gifts. However, not everybody enjoys online shopping or even knows how to do it-so I will be posting store sales here all the way up until Christmas to give you more ideas and a chance to save. So lets get started with the first week of pre-Black Friday deals.

Duracell Coppertop Alkaline Batteries D 7 Pack $9.99 (reg. $13.99) @ Walgreens
Sony DVD-R 4.7 GB 120 Minutes 25 Pckg $7.99 (reg $19.99) @ Walgreens
Net 10 Moto Pay As You Go Phone $9.99 (reg $29.99) @ Walgreens
SanDisk SDHC 8GB Card $29.99 (reg. $34.99) @ Walgreens
Sony Stereo Headphones Silver $7.99 (reg. $7.99) @ Walgreens
iPod Touch 3rd Generation + Travel Kit $229.99 (reg. $249.99) @ CVS -online only
Craig 17″ HD LCD Color TV + Remote $149.99 (reg. $199.99) @ CVS
RCA 32″ Class LCD HD/DVD TV $299.99 (reg. $399.99) @ KMart
Ematic EB103 Touch Screen 4GB 7″ eBook Reader with Kobo $79.98 (reg. $98.88) @ Walmart
Sanyo VPC-E1500TPLB 14MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom, 3.0″ LCD, Touchscreen $5900 (reg. $79.00) @ Walmart
Riptunes 2GB MP3 Player – Black $12.98 (reg. $34.99) @ Toys R Us

Please feel free to add deals in the comments that you think are worthy.

Shop Like It Is Black Friday In October

Posted by admin on October 4th, 2011

We are getting around the time of the year where the holidays are coming closer to us each day. That means shopping and saving money is on all of our minds. As a electronics/gadgets fan, I will be the first to say that I am not afraid to find a cheap deal. However, it can be time consuming and we all know money is time. That is why I am writing up this guide to help you find the cheapest deals to make your money go further. So lets get started!

Half is a great option if you have media fans on your list. They have books, DVDs, CDs and video games for low prices. I am plenty excited to find this site, just because I know that I will be able to stretch my dollar on here. However, be warned that it might take a while before you get your package so you might want to start ordering late this month or early next month.

iNetVideo is my next top pick. I used them last year and will be doing so again. Their prices are hard to beat and they do have some hard to find items. Best of all their selection is pretty large. My only issue is waiting for the package to arrive, so order early as well. I do believe they ship from Canada, so it does take a while.

eBay is another good option, but I recommend only using buy now feature. I have gotten a few good deals from here, but you should be warned about scammers and those who jack up shipping cost. Still, I will likely use this site early on in my own shopping so that I can ensure that I do get it.

Geeks seems to be a less known option, which I do not understand at all! They have a wide selection of great gifts and also allow you to afford them better. Same for Newegg and Tiger Direct, which are also 2 great options.

Other technology stores like Fry’s, Best Buy, HHGREGG, Amazon and similar sites will be a good option if you have a more breathing room in your budget. Also, as the holidays get closer we can start to expect sneak peek Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals. So be sure to pay attention to your local ads and don’t forget stores like WalMart, KMart and Target. They will have some amazing deals at times. Same goes for your local close out stores like Fred’s or Big Lots.

What are you tips for buying gifts? Also, what are some of the ways you save money or earn extra for the holidays?

Apple Says Goodbye To $0.99 Cent Movie Rentals

Posted by admin on August 28th, 2011

Ouch for the Apple fanboys who loved the $0.99 cent movie rentals, who have always pointed it out as their “selling point”. Apple, which is no longer led by Steve Jobs seems to already start their downfall. Apple used to use the option as their winning point for the Apple TV, now seems to want to force their users to buy TV shows or movies. Here is the official excuse that they give.

Why the Nintendo 3DS Failed

Posted by admin on August 27th, 2011

As a video game and movie fan, I was heartsick to hear the Nintendo was coming out with a 3D game console. It sounded like a bad idea that was just going to fail. Since 3D is somewhat new and is now being pushed on us more than ever before (If ever been to your local theater recently? Then you know what I mean), it sounded like an overload. Even more so since we do not know the long term effects of 3D images on eyes. Granted, at the local theaters we are forced to wear glasses that might protect our eyes, but the 3DS does not provide those. It was a disaster in the making, despite those around me were calling me a party p00per.

Then the impressive marketing campaign came out and with their commercial showing the game coming to life, kids and adults flocked to it. However, news starting circling around that the game started to make them feel sick. Nintendo was quick to come out and say that you can always turn off the 3D feature. But that wasn’t enough to help them since doctors came out saying the device was not good for those 7 years and under. Nintendo appeared to ignore that and go on their own merry way. Then the big day came and it the device was released with much hype.