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Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:45:12 +0000

So it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas 2011 is upon us already! Trees are up in the home improvement stores, neighbors are hanging their Christmas lights, and advertisements for holiday shopping are here! I know it’s been a rough year for many folks, but Christmas is definitely the time of year that tends . . . → Read More: Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More Related posts:

Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:47 +0000

August is upon us, and you know what that means: back to school 2011! I know this is a crazy time of year, and the barrage of back to school advertisements has already started! If you’re trying to maximize your back to school money, you’re probably already trying to put your list together. Figuring . . . → Read More: Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas! Related posts:

Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000

There’s an old saying – “Money makes the world go ’round.” Many folks have different opinions as to the importance of money in one’s life. While I don’t care to open that debate, there is one hard-to-dispute fact in today’s society – money is the primary way of obtaining products and services. I generally write . . . → Read More: Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone! Related posts:

Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:14:17 +0000

As you all know by now, Verizon is launching its own version of the iPhone! I know many of you are anxious to get your hands on this wonderfully powerful device! As with all new devices, sometimes it can be troublesome to figure out how to get started with using the new device. What accessories . . . → Read More: Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone Related posts:

Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:30:53 +0000

It’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year that seems to start progressively earlier at the malls each year?! Yes, the holidays are upon us and with Black Friday (don’t forget Cyber Monday!) a few days away, it seemed an opportune time to look at some of the fun gadgets and . . . → Read More: Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved! Related posts:

Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:55:12 +0000

As I’m sure all of you know by now, I’m a huge fan of Quicken (currently Quicken 2010). However, I’m seeing a large number of hits to my site from people that seem to be looking for additional information before making the switch. I thought it might be worthwhile to share my own experience and . . . → Read More: Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers Related posts:

Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:14:44 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in my past post about smartphones, I really enjoy the convenience of a Smartphone (currently an old/slow Blackberry Curve – can’t wait for my next upgrade). My smartphone allows me to keep my email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and music with me everywhere I go (check out my previous post about syncing Gmail . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android! Related posts:

Apple iPad – Where Does it Fit in The eReader Roundup?

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:00:33 +0000

If you’ve read the news the past few weeks, you’ve probably caught at least some of the Apple iPad hype. Many news sites and blogs have reported the iPad to be a “game-changing” media and eReader device. With over 300,000 units sold (and over a million apps downloaded) the first day, it’s hard to deny . . . → Read More: Apple iPad – Where Does it Fit in The eReader Roundup? Related posts:

Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:11 +0000

It seems as time rolls on, the folks up in Cupertino (that’s “Apple” for the non-techies out there) continue trying to make computers less of “work machines” and more like “life machines” – works of art that become the hubs of your digital lives (and occasionally allow you to type up a document or do . . . → Read More: Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo? Related posts:

Apple iPad Announced! Pricing starts at $499!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:26:19 +0000

All,

If you haven’t been following coverage on Apple’s media announcement today, they’re releasing the “iPad” starting at $499! It runs all the apps in the app store, plus does some fancy other stuff for e-reader functionality and your usual web/email/music/video stuff. Looks pretty neat. Engadget has a live feed going right now on their . . . → Read More: Apple iPad Announced! Pricing starts at $499! Related posts:

Getting the Most Out of Your Electronics

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:24:09 +0000

As you know, I’m a huge fan of the “Media Center” computer and using it to basically eliminate the need for cable. I wrote about the benefits back in my post Media Centers: A supplement or alternate to TV! However, as I was browsing through my RSS feeds yesterday, I saw a great . . . → Read More: Getting the Most Out of Your Electronics Related posts:

I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:36:34 +0000

If you own an MP3 player (iPod, Zen, or Zune), you probably love the fact that you can easily find and download new music using the software supplied with the device. In particular, you probably use iTunes, Rhapsody, or Zune Marketplace if you own an iPod, Zen, or Zune (respectively). However, did you know recent . . . → Read More: I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace Related posts:

Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:36 +0000

I was reading through a great posting on Engadget about a recent 3-year study of Laptop reliability. While I question whether the study’s data source is a true representation of the market, the data does provide some interesting insights as to what we can expect when we purchase laptop hardware. Here is the quick . . . → Read More: Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles Related posts:

Holiday Gift Guide 2009

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:26:38 +0000

In preparation for Black Friday, I wanted to summarize all the "gift guides" I've been reading on the Internet the past few weeks. . . . → Read More: Holiday Gift Guide 2009 Related posts:

Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:41 +0000

I was just reading an article on TechCrunch about how Google Chrome is now 30 million users strong!

I’ve been using Google Chrome for close to a year now, and have been advocating the use of this browser to pretty much everyone I can. While its actual share of the browser market is small (slightly . . . → Read More: Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong! Related posts:

MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)…

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:34 +0000

Let’s stop to ponder the following set of questions:

Do you have such an obsession with your music/media collection that your significant other is jealous? Do you get chills at the idea of losing years worth of digital photos and videos you’ve saved on your computer? (baby’s first step, weddings, parties, family, etc) Are you . . . → Read More: MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)… Related posts:

Snow Leopard “Guest” account wreaking havoc!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:42:28 +0000

While I previously mentioned that Snow Leopard was getting rave reviews and probably worth installing, I have ran across an Engadget article titled “Snow Leopard ‘Guest Account’ bug deleting user files, terrorizing children?” that definitely needs a mention. Basically, it appears that by logging in to the Guest Account on your computer, Snow Leopard deletes . . . → Read More: Snow Leopard “Guest” account wreaking havoc! Related posts:

Deals at MacMall

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:43:36 +0000

So I frequently surf Amazon and MacMall hoping to convince myself to purchase some Apple hardware. As I was browsing around today, I saw a few great sales going on at MacMall and wanted to pass them along:

MacBook Pro starts at $1114. Blowout at $1849 +FREE Parallels & other Exclusives w/purchase after rebate. NOW . . . → Read More: Deals at MacMall Related posts:

How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:45:36 +0000

After all the articles I’ve written on the merits of Online Backup, I thought it worthwhile to compile those thoughts into an eHow article for the Internet masses. Each of the different service providers offer different feature sets, work with different types of devices and/or Operating systems, and it seems like it could quickly and . . . → Read More: How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow) Related posts:

How to Pick a Secure Password

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:19:20 +0000

With all the recent stories about phishing attacks on email addresses, I thought it worthwhile to pass along an article on the Gmail Blog: Choosing a Smart Password. If you think about it, many of us have numerous websites that require a login (Online Banking, Social Networking, Media Sharing, etc). It can be tough to . . . → Read More: How to Pick a Secure Password Related posts: