For fans of classic Western movies, and in particular those starring John Wayne, this is wonderful news! HONDO on Blu-ray is available for the first time starting June 5 for a suggested retail price of $25, but smart shoppers know how to find the best deals! (See end of article, please.)
A Bandwidth Showdown’s a Comin’ – Do You Want to Do More Online, Faster?
I believe there’s an impending bandwidth showdown. When it will occur is not certain.
Linksys EA4500 Wireless Dual Band Router Shines; Ultimate Easy Setup
What do you want in a router? Silly Question? Let’s examine!
Fujitsu ScanSnap, Still the Best Way to Scan Docs to Computer, De-clutter, Go Paperless
A fan of Fujitsu ScanSnap products for many years, I have recently returned to the fold after a couple of years of using alternatives. It’s great to be back! I won’t wander again!
Seagate Momentus XT 750GB Hybrid Drive Provides Zippy Performance, More Storage, New Life for Aging Laptops
Another project, another opportunity to eek out a bit more from an aging laptop. So it was when I wanted to see what I could do to provide more storage and faster performance for Mrs. Gadget’s more than four-year old MacBook.
DBEST Duo Rechargeable Bluetooth Mini-Speakers Pack Lots of Sound for Mobile Devices
DBEST Duo is a set of relatively inexpensive, good quality speakers that operate wired and wireless with just about any device. Ideally for small devices needing better than built-in sound, these are of surprising quality and punch.
Malware/Viruses on Macs? Say It Ain’t So, But It Is! Be Prepared
One of the Mac’s strongest selling points has been the lack of viruses on the Mac platform. While Macs are not impervious, it is just that the crazies who do this sort of thing have gone where the numbers are – Windows. Now that Macs are enjoying unprecedented popularity, the crazies are paying attention.
Kingston Solid State Drives (SSD) Breathe New Life into Older Laptops
What’s an SSD? Think LARGE capacity flash drive replacement for a traditional computer hard drive that has rotating platters inside and onto which the computer’s data is stored. What’s the big deal?
A Few Mostly Mac Software Essentials
Essential Mac extras include a membership with FREE TechTracker from CNET. This free service allows you to check in on any Mac software updates and automate installation and monitoring of each Mac’s software update needs, beyond the Software Update feature from Apple that monitors ONLY Apple’s own software. This can make the Mac (and Windows PC) experience better and personalized.
Computer Conundrum? Go Mac, Finally
If you were to ask me which computer to buy, my answer would be this: Unless you are comfortable with Windows, you like Windows, you must have Windows for a work program that is Windows only, or if you are a serious PC gamer (playing Windows-only games), then my answer is this – BUY A MAC!