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2007 December

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Hulu.com - Sci Fi - Firefly

I popped on Hulu.com today and found that they have just added one of my all time favorite shows.   Firefly.   They have the complete first (and only) season ready to watch stream right to your computer.   If you do not have an account, put in for one ASAP.   You will have to wait for an […]

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Oakley Computer Bag 2.0 Review

Today I just received the Oakley Computer Bag 2.0.   I have been in need to a new laptop bag to fit my 13″ Macbook.   I wanted a bag that is not only safe and secure, but had a ton of storage.   I did not want anything two big that would force me to carry too […]

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Wii - Super Mario Galaxy for $37

For Christmas, I got a gift card for Target.   I ended going there today to look around and found a great deal.   They have Super Mario Galaxy on sale for only $37.   This is a great price for a game that normally sells for $50.   This sale is only for a couple of days, but they had […]

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Bye Bye Blockbuster Online — Prediction

I have been a subscribing member to both Netflix and Blockbuster Online. It has been six months since I have not had a subscription to either one. I was just reading that Blockbuster Online is increasing all of its plans with a hike rate of $2 to $10. This […]

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iMac - Very Easy To Upgrade Memory

I just purchased some memory from Best Buy to install in my iMac. They make the self install way too easy. I flipped the computer over and noticed that they had a visual instructions written on the bottom of the stand. You got to love Apple. As […]

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Great Deal On Memory - 1 GB PC5300 for IMac or Laptops

Today I just found a great deal of Kingston memory.   I needed a 1GB PC 5300 SoDimm 677.   This memory can be used in either IMacs or a bunch of different laptops.   Apple was charges $150 for one chip.   I went to Best Buy and found this on sale.   The regular price is $104.99, and […]

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Dell Inspiron 1501 Laptop from Sam’s Club - Review

I am helping a friend setup a new laptop.   We purchased the Dell Inspiron 1501 from Sam’s Club for $699.   This machine has an AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual Core TK-55 1.8 GHZ Processor (not the fastest but gets the job done), 2 GB Rams, 15.1″ Screen, DVD+-RW, Windows Vista Home Premium, and 120 GB Hard […]

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Apple Airport Extreme in Bridge Mode - Review

I have been running a Linksys WRT150N router at home for a couple of months. This has been a great router. It is fast and I am able to go next door and have full access to my network. The only issue I have is that if I put […]

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Celebrate Christmas with the First Dog - Barney

Watch our nations first dog, Barney, celebrate and decorate for Christmas.   He also is working on becoming a Jr. Park Ranger.   This is a cute video with the first dogs, the president, and other special guests.
 Celebrate Christmas with the First Dog - Barney

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Geek Christmas Tree

I found this Christmas tree on the web, and thought it is the perfect tree for the Geek in all of us.   Would you put it up in your home?
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Watch Free TV Online - Without A Hulu Invitation

There has been a lot of hype lately about hulu.com and all of the great TV shows they have.   I am lucky enough to of received an invitation and love the control of the hulu system.   The problem with them is that since they are invitation only service, it is real hard to get an […]

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Get Windows Vista or Office 2007 Free from Microsoft

Microsoft has announced a new survey where they will reward you with your choice of a free Microsoft product.   This includes Windows Vista Ultimate and Office 2007.   There are two surveys involved.   One that you fill out, and one that is automated.   You are required to install some software on your computer that keeps track […]

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EBay - Shipping Out Of The Country - Thoughts

EBay is a great way to make money.   People all over the world are can purchase your goods.   I just had a customer that just purchased one of my items from out of the country ask me to Mark As Gift and put a lower declared value on the item I am shipping.   This has […]

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Spare The Air - Fireplaces

In the town I live in, they just started regulating fireplaces starting this month.   Before you can have a fire, you have to check out a website to see if air quality will allow it.   If you get caught having a fire when you are not supposed to, you can be fined $50 for a […]

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No More Holiday House - Get Into The Christmas Spirit, Please

This past weekend I wanted to go out and look at Christmas lights. For the last two years, there has been one house that has stood out. The lights were hooked up to a computer, music broadcast, and the lights flashed with the music. It was all over the media. They were taking in canned […]

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Laptops - Small, Medium, or Large - What to Pick

When looking for a laptop, you have many choices in size.   Dell is now selling a 12″ screen unit.   Macbooks have their 13″ screen.   15″ is average screen size.   The 17″ Macbook Pro’s are hot.   You can even get a 20″ screen from Dell.   Each of these laptops have their advantages.   It all comes down […]

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Mail In Rebates - A Scam

I am sitting here filling out all of the paperwork, gathering receipts, and cutting out a UPC code from a box so I can receive a mail in rebate from a monitor purchase.   I am realizing what a scam this is.   Other than the fact that a large percentage of the population never turn these […]

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Blackberry 8830 - Rant

At my work, we are running Blackberrys using BES server 3.6.   We just got some new Blackberry 8830s, and I have found these to be the worst phones EVER!!!   No matter what I do, The calendars WILL NOT sync.   I am running the newest desktop software.   The server is working perfect […]

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Thank You, Apple! Thank You, Samsung!

I have been getting some computer upgrades recently, and have been very impressed with both Apple and Samsung. I now have an iMac and a Samsung 22″ monitor for my Dell. Both of these new purchases came with screen cleaning clothes. I did not expect this from either company. […]