Every weekday, our guide to the Web takes care of business, tackling tech topics that really matter to everybody. From topic definitions to topical rants, Dan Gray\’s pieces inform as much as they entertain.
When you need inkjet printer cartridges, where do you look? No, not the cupboard … where do you look for buy the expensive critters? Do you buy the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) inkjet cartridges or do you go for cut rate printer cartridges? HP’s hoping that you’ll go for the real deal. Their current inkjet […]
If you bought into the hype about MCSE boot camps, super-fast IT certification was the e-ticket to a higher paying job. That’s not to say that going the MCSE certification route didn’t work in the past. It’s that it just might not be the optimum way to go right now, and perhaps even less in […]
Need to keep track of expenses while on the road and from a number of computers? Web based expense reporting software lets you keep tabs on those tabs, tracking expenses by specific projects and accounts, without loading yet another app onto your laptop. Cover those invoices, travel light, and keep those expense logged …
Sad but true, the NY Auto Show is one of my fondest childhood memories. (I’ve been a car guy since Day One.) Fast forward three decades. These days, the show has become an annual rite for my son and I. If you dig hi-tech cars and have never been to a serious car show, […]
Waiting for a tax refund? Already earmarked the funds to pay bills or do something special? How about booking a last minute vacation, buying a scrumptious new plasma or lcd flat screen TV or upgrading to a wicked fast PC? Just be careful where you open your tax refund envelope. Gnomie Carlos sent a mysterious […]
Insomnia’s no picnic. If you’re suffering with sleeplessness, you’ll rest better knowing that others have fought those same battles and have won. Whether you turn to prescription medications (such as Lunesta or Ambien), over-the-counter sleep aids, or natural methods, you won’t want to miss two remarkable responses from the gnome-o-sphere to last month’s Ambien Midnight […]
Distance learning comes in many shapes and forms … from bargain priced online traffic schools (need to fix that traffic ticket?) through online degree programs (the ticket to a better job?). To be honest, I’ve always considered distance learning to be squarely within the realm of adult education. I guess my eyes weren’t open quite […]
When will the other shoe drop? Gasoline prices are flirting with the $3 per gallon psych-barrier as we sit back and take it in the wallet, once again. I just got back from a quick jaunt up to Killington, Vermont for a few days of spring skiing. The ride back on the New York Thruway […]
If you’ve been cooped up all winter, there’s nothing like a last minute vacation to break up the monotony. It’s spring break … time to surf for travel bargains, shed that cabin fever, and hit the road! You’ll find last minute vacation deals in all the usual places — Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline, and Orbitz — […]
What’s that? You haven’t filed your 2005 state and federal income taxes yet? Don’t sweat the stamps (or the long line at the post office)! With just a handful of days left until the April 15th deadline, online tax filing is hot, hot, hot. If you’ve already started working on your tax return you still […]
I learned something important about frequent flyer miles while out on the road this week. My itinerary was booked on Travelocity a few weeks back. As per my usual modus operandi, I went for non-stop flights at the lowest possible price. While my flight out on Tuesday was on America West, my flight back today […]
Pay as you go cell phones are a great solution for folks with modest airtime requirements and a limited budget. In these situations, plans that allow you to pay solely for airtime can conserve cash when compared to standard plans with yearly commitments. Why pay a high monthly minimum when you need a cell phone […]
Ah the joys of online banking! The convenience of online banking is undeniable … the ability to check balances and pay bills online can be a (financial) lifesaver. Paying those bills a day or two before the due date keeps the funds in your account earning interest, while avoiding the perils of late payments. Want […]