Technology

Dealista Tip: 5 Ways to Get Free Tech Advice Online

Posted October 26, 2009 - 08:16 by Linsey Knerl

Technology

It happens almost weekly for some: your computer freezes, your iPhone won’t power down, or your printer is jammed in a big way. The frugalist in you just doesn’t want to make an expensive house call to a tech professional, and most of the time – that’s OK! We’ve got 5 top resources for finding free tech advice online, and a few tips for helping you decide which tips are worthy.

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10 Ways to Make Money for the MySpace Generation

Posted October 23, 2009 - 05:00 by Bob Lotich

Technology, Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

Generation MySpace

I can recall thinking that the internet was all fun to play with, but I didn’t see the big picture of how it would so drastically change the world that we live in. Luckily, all these changes present tremendous opportunities for business and new ways of making money!

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5 Online Tools to Help You Land a Job

Posted October 21, 2009 - 06:00 by Craig Kessler

Technology, Career Building

networking

There are social media tools out there that — when utilized properly — are a great resource to build a personal brand and online portfolio, as well as to network for a job (unlike the traditional practice of submitting a resume to a generic contact form, which will most likely get stacked with the hundreds of others in some big pile somewhere).

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$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!

Posted October 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Stacy Johnson

Technology, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET

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Phishing Scams Continue to Plague Social Media Sites

Posted October 13, 2009 - 06:00 by Adam Baker

Technology, Consumer Affairs

Social Media

Social Media networks like Facebook and Twitter are going through unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, this growth makes them a target for spammers and scammers. We break down a couple recent phishing scams that have plagued these networks. Find out how you can protect yourself from these scams and what steps to take if you feel you're account has been compromised.

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Ode to the Ecofan

Posted October 10, 2009 - 06:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Technology

Considering whether buying an Ecofan is worth the price to keep you warm this winter?

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Six Ways an iPhone Can Save You Money

Posted September 22, 2009 - 10:00 by WC Porter

Technology

Apple Iphone

A lot of people find themselves wondering if phones like the iPhone are worth the money. Sure, they're pretty expensive and the data plans are an added cost—but there are things they can do that regular phones can't when it comes to saving money. The secret? It's all about the apps.

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9 Money Saving Reasons to Buy a Food Dehydrator

Posted September 14, 2009 - 06:57 by Alex Wayne

Technology, Food and Drink

Tomatoes Dried in Food Dehydrator

Looking for more money-saving ideas during these tough economic times? Dig that food dehydrator out of storage, or pick one up for less than the cost of a video game. Here are nine ways a dehydrator can help you stretch your budget

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Make Your Computer Faster Instead of Buying a New One

Posted September 9, 2009 - 09:00 by WC Porter

Technology, DIY

speedometer

Buying a new computer is exciting, but paying for it is not. What most people realize is that they don't need a new machine, they just need to take better care of their current PC. I'll walk you through five easy steps that'll have your PC cruising like it was fresh out of the box.

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Five Quick Remote Control Hacks to Save You Time and Money

Posted September 8, 2009 - 13:01 by Paul Michael

Technology, DIY

Remote
If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both. They're all quick, easy and require very little, if any, extra materials.

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