Android Watch – Four Changes Coming To The OS In 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

With the recent release of Android 4.4, Google has fans cheering. However, even more exciting plans are expected in the next year.

1. Better SMS Apps
Up until now, Android developers have had to rely on workaround to create third-party apps for messaging because of how Google kept the API hidden. Chomp SMS and Handcent are among the popular options available in the Play Store, and now their developers will be able to use the official Android messaging API. This is good news for users who want to use something other than the stock messaging app without experiencing strange message errors. Plus, the release of the API means integrating Hangouts with SMS will work with third-party apps. Read Full Entry.....

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Choosing The Best Monitor For Your Computer, Size Matters!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

What is the one thing all computers have in common? They all require a monitor to view the contents of what you are attempting to display. If you own a laptop or a tablet, there is very little you can do as far as an upgrade goes. If you own a desktop computer, you can upgrade till your hearts content. Read Full Entry.....

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System Restore Does Not Make A Reliable Backup

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Ross Deprey — 1 Comment ↓

Today I am going to talk about one of the most unreliable ways to maintain your computer. The option is present in almost every version of Windows that has been released and is relied upon way too much by most Windows users. I am talking about a little program within Windows called System Restore.

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How To Save Money On Your Phone Bill Using Voice Over IP Phones

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

Talking on the phone today is a whole different animal from what it was several years ago. I remember about ten years ago when a cell phone was a luxury and almost everybody had a pager. Of course when somebody decided to beep you, if you were driving you would have to pull over and find a pay phone. In that time period, there was a pay phone at almost every corner so that was not a big issue. Then you had to make sure you carried some change around with you so you could make the call. They were to good old days. Read Full Entry.....

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What To Do If You Are A Victim Of Credit Card Theft -Target Stores

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

Today we almost always use our credit cards for just about every transaction we do. We use it at the gas pump, at the restaurant, the Post Office, the Mall and the list goes on and on. In the old days, I actually remember getting my paycheck in all cash. You would walk around all week with a wad of money in your wallet everyplace you went. Read Full Entry.....

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From the Lab to the Hospital: Medical Technology Changes of 2013

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

Many new inventions are emerging from the laboratory and are making waves in the local hospitals. They are making quite an impact in operating rooms, emergency rooms,
and waiting rooms. The most influential healthcare technologies are promising, and may be used by nearly every person. Here are some of our top picks for cost-effective, efficient, and faster healthcare.

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Tips To Know Before Upgrading Or Changing Your Hard Drive

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

For many years, hard drives all had the same type of interface called IDE. IDE worked great and still works great if you have an older computer. As time went on, the demands for a hard drive increased and faster and larger drives were needed. The pictures and movies were getting bigger, programs were getting beefier and many folks needed lots of space to store their huge music collections. Read Full Entry.....

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Top Three Free Anti-Virus Programs that you should take advantage of!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Ross Deprey — 2 Comments ↓

With today’s tough economy is a good idea to save money wherever possible. Your anti-virus software is no exception. We have tested several of the top free options and we have some great news about all three. They all performed just as good if not better then some of the top paid brands such as Norton, McCaffee and Trend Micro. In fact, installing most of these paid products can lead your computer to Death Valley. Read Full Entry.....

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Copper vs Fiber Optics: What the Future Holds

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Ross Deprey — No Comments ↓

The world we live in is constantly changing. Every day, billions of bytes of information are sent from place to place and person to person via an invisible yet vital network. This network is made up primarily of copper wires – think CAT 5 cable for a common household example – but with each passing year, there is a greater shift in overall network composition. This shift heavily favors fiber optics, for reasons to be discussed shortly. Read Full Entry.....

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A Checklist Of Things You Need To Know Before 2014 Rolls Around.

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Ross Deprey — 1 Comment ↓

I know it seems like yesterday but soon 2014 will be here and with it will come a whole new set of challenges you will face when it comes to your computer. This coming year will mark not only a change in the magnitude of Malware but also it will mark the end of support for one of the best operating systems Microsoft ever rolled out. Read Full Entry.....