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Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:39:48 +0000

One of my biggest frustrations when living in my old apartment was my wireless network. No matter how I tweaked my wireless router’s antennae or settings, I constantly ran into problems. My Netflix streams would abruptly stop, my XBox Live connection would drop, and file downloads/uploads seemed to take way longer than I expected. Unfortunately, as I . . . → Read More: Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On! Related posts:

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:

Deal Alert! Amazon Kindle 3G now $140!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:12:27 +0000

Just in case you missed the news, you can now get the avid reader in your life an Amazon Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi and Special Offers for $140. This includes the goodness of International 3G cellular data for FREE, meaning your family bookworm will be able to download books from nearly anywhere!

As you . . . → Read More: Deal Alert! Amazon Kindle 3G now $140! Related posts:

TURN IT UP! iPod Speaker Docks – an iPod Speaker Review of Sorts

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:42:55 +0000

If you’re anything like me, you tire of constantly using your headphones. I’m not going to lie, when I’m working in corporate America, I sometimes upset my coworkers when I fire up the lunchtime dance-party. Sometimes you simply need to ditch the headphones and share the music you love with your ipod and speakers. See . . . → Read More: TURN IT UP! iPod Speaker Docks – an iPod Speaker Review of Sorts 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:

How To Make Calls For Free – FAQ’s

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:02:12 +0000

Wow! Just a few days after I posted the article on How To Make Calls For Free, I’m already seeing a number of related questions popping up in the Analytics for that page. I figured that it may a huge benefit to start adding those questions to an FAQ page that I can frequently update. . . . → Read More: How To Make Calls For Free – FAQ’s 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:

Gaming Console Buying Guide

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:25:04 +0000

If you’re considering a gaming console purchase this upcoming holiday season, you may want to check out Amazon’s Console Buying Guide. I tend not to cover the gaming consoles much, as I think which console you choose comes down to your personal preference. Your preference will probably be based upon three main factors (all . . . → Read More: Gaming Console Buying Guide Related posts:

The Ultimate Suck-up: Dyson DC28 Animal Vacuum Review

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:00:25 +0000

While I generally try to find new ways to be thrifty (check out my article about How to Save Money on Cable), I generally try not to forgo quality for the sake of a bargain. Some may disagree, but my own experiences with years of “being cheap” has shown me that quality goods tend to last much . . . → Read More: The Ultimate Suck-up: Dyson DC28 Animal Vacuum Review Related posts:

Save Money on Cable with Netflix!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:19:43 +0000

I Hate Cable Television (but can’t seem to ditch it)!

When I look at the image to the left, it reminds me of the ridiculous amount of money I spend on Comcast cable and Internet each month. Each month, I’m spending $123 for digital cable (no premium tiers) and their middle tier Internet connection. As . . . → Read More: Save Money on Cable with Netflix! Related posts:

News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:06:33 +0000

There’s been quite a bit going on in the tech world lately. Rather than dedicate a post to each separate item, I figured it was best served for everyone’s time to give you a quick rundown on all the news!

Google Voice for the Masses!

In case you missed the buzz, Google just recently announced . . . → Read More: News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect Related posts:

Kindle and Nook Price Drop!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:59:14 +0000

If you haven’t been paying attention to recent e-reader news, both the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook have just gone through a drastic price reduction! If you’re an avid reader, and have previously held off on the purchase due to price, now is the best time to dive in! I speak from experience, . . . → Read More: Kindle and Nook Price Drop! Related posts:

Sprint EVO 4G – $199 on June 4th

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:42:38 +0000

Just a quick update about the Sprint EVO 4G. I just got an email from Sprint that the EVO 4G (by HTC) pricing and release date has been set. The email says the handset will be released on June 4th, for $199 (after a $100 mail-in rebate).

In case you aren’t familiar with the phone, . . . → Read More: Sprint EVO 4G – $199 on June 4th 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:

10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 2)

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:09:58 +0000

As mentioned in my previous article 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 1), there’s quite a bit of overlap between many of the “best practice” articles I read online. In my experience, there were really only 10 behaviors or best practices that seemed to provide the most bang for the buck (or time). . . . → Read More: 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 2) 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:

Deal Alert: Lifetime VOIP Telephone Service for Under $250!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:07:46 +0000

Yes folks, you read that correctly! At this very moment, you can purchase the Ooma Core VOIP System for $225 (10% off) and get the VOIP (Voice-over-IP) service for free for the lifetime of the device! Basically, you can stop paying that monthly bill for VOIP telephone service (or land-line telephone services) to your cable or telephone provider. . . . → Read More: Deal Alert: Lifetime VOIP Telephone Service for Under $250! 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:

10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:22:06 +0000

I've read numerous articles about "lessons" or "must-haves" for small business IT. I've boiled them all down into my 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology. . . . → Read More: 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1) Related posts: