Posted September 9, 2009 - 09:00 by WC Porter
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.
Posted September 8, 2009 - 13:01 by Paul Michael
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.Posted August 24, 2009 - 11:06 by Paul Van Lierop
I know you just can't see why you'd want to waste your time with Twitter. Honestly it's a fantastic way to connect with other like-minded people we'll walk you through how to start and help you find some personal finance Tweeps to follow.
Posted August 21, 2009 - 09:00 by Debbie Dragon
Recently, my son noticed that the Netflix logo appeared on his Xbox 360, when he was just browsing through his “dashboard”. He knows way more about the Xbox than I ever will, but when he showed me the Netflix logo I investigated it and sure enough – you can watch the “instant queue” movies from your Netflix account on your television, streaming through the Xbox 360 Live.
Posted August 18, 2009 - 11:00 by Paul Michael
Aging a photograph used to be quite a skill. In fact, only the best retouchers could pull it off convincingly. Computers made the process easier; and programs like Adobe Photoshop have "actions" that can make it happen ever quicker and easier. But now, all you need is your digital photo and one Japanese website that can do the conversion in seconds.
Posted August 10, 2009 - 06:46 by Julie Rains
Creativity, frugality, and, on occasion, desperation can inspire innovative uses of the digital camera. Whether it is a standalone device or part of a smartphone or PDA, don't leave home without it. Here are 35 ways to be more productive, have fun, and save money with your digital camera.
Posted July 25, 2009 - 08:42 by Frugal Duchess
If you're stuck at an airport that charges for Internet connections, here's a solution: Go to the gift shop and ask for a a free Wi-Fi pass.
Posted July 8, 2009 - 08:29 by Paul Michael
It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guessed, with a staggering degree of accuracy, using simple information you probably have on sites like Facebook and MySpace.
Posted April 14, 2009 - 13:52 by Paul Michael
So, you've ordered a product or service and something goes wrong. You need to speak to a customer service rep as soon as possible, so you pop onto the website and start searching. And continue searching. And search some more. You'll notice that a lot of companies have buried that information, or don't even have it on the website at all. What now? Well, you can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Posted April 13, 2009 - 13:50 by Paul Michael
If you love Craigslist, and use the free section to either post products or get great deals, you really need to read this. Because there’s a dirty secret to Craigslist that most people don’t know about it, and the free section gets hit with it most.
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