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FTC Can Fine Bloggers $11,000

You read that right! Bloggers can now be fined by the FTC up to $11,000 if they fail to report when they are being paid by a company to review products. For the first time since 1980, the FTC has updated its “Guide Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials.”
“….bloggers who make an [...]

Customer Service Agent Rant

This post was intended to be simple tips but has turned into more of a rant from a customer support agent. Don’t take anything said here personally. I try 110% to give each customer exceptional service and strive to let each one know they are special to me. Customers like you pay my salary and [...]

G1 Android 1.5 (Cupcake) Video

Information on the G1 update from the developers.

Skin Your Phone and Other Devices

Ever want a custom made, quality skin for your phone?  Well, look no further.  HP brings to you “Skin It.”
This allows you to create customized skins for your phone, computer, laptop, monitor, and a number of other things.  It’s not limited to HP devices either!  Don’t like the premade pictures and designs?  Not a problem, [...]

G1 Android 1.5 (Cupcake)

On my way home last night I received the long awaited “Cupcake” update for my G1.  The actual name is “Android 1.5″ but it has become known as the “Cupcake” ever since the developers’ name for it was leaked.
The update gives the G1 a lot of changes.  An on screen keypad, video recording, changes to [...]

First Draft of My Essay on Cell Phones

This is a rough draft and will be expanded upon before the end of my course. Just thought I would post it here for your comments.
Today, cell phones have become a necessity rather than a luxury. The history of the cell phone can be traced back to the early ’40s. It was then that [...]

Choosing The Right Cell Phone Provider

As you know, there are numerous cell phone providers out there today.  AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile are the big dogs in the USA.  Others, such as Cricket are sitting on the side lines but making it work.
With so many choices it is hard to decide which provider to go with.  They all dangle sweet [...]

Upgrading Tips, Getting the Best Deal

You have had your phone for almost two years and you’re ready to get a better one.  Chances are you are eligible for a discount upgrade if you agree to another contract.  Here are some ways to get an even better deal than just blindly taking the first offer you get.
Cell phone service providers want [...]

Power Cycle Your Phone!

As a technical support and customer service agent for the wireless industry, I get up to 60 calls in an 8 hour period from customers that are having problems with their phones. No signal, interference, echoing and other issues are common. My intentions for this post is to help you solve these issues without having [...]

New Nintendo DS Will Have Camera and Music Player

Japanese business news outlet Nikkei Net is reporting that Nintendo will release a successor to the DS Lite by the end of this calendar year. Highlights of the updated feature-set include improved wireless functionality (probably for extra-curricular use–not necessary for gaming), an on-board camera, and music playback.
The report goes on to suggest that the internal camera could be used [...]

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