This time of the year many of us are preparing or thinking of preparing our income tax returns. As we have seen on those Jon Hamm commercials for tax software see the video here a lot of people are choosing to do their taxes themselves using software on their PC or Mac. However, since your tax return contains personal information […]
“…Ask our competitors what the total cost of their average service call is, you might be shocked by the answer…” To understand the value of paying by the hour compared to flat-rate pricing, you have to look at how each service model works. Many of our competitors, including the big box-store retailers, charge flat-rate pricing for their services. That is, […]
Google just made it far less frustrating to book a flight. With the update of its airfare search site, Google Flights, we can better anticipate when the prices of flights will change. Nothing frustrates a frequent flyer more than finding out that the price of their flight decreased the day after they purchased the ticket. Thanks to Google Flights’ […]
Whether you like or not – if you have an indoor pet, they may be inadvertently making your computer slow. Dust, smoke, and pet hair are only a few common airborne agents responsible for creating one of the biggest killers of computers and other household electronic devices: heat. Most desktop PCs have at least two fans […]
Question: Are extended warranties worth buying on my computer, or would a service plan be a better choice? Answer: Extended warranties have long been sold as an ‘insurance policy’ in case something goes wrong with your computer (or any product for that matter). As with any type of pseudo ‘insurance’ you have to weigh the risks against the cost of […]
Whether you’re a bargain hunter who wants to get the most bang for your buck or a total techy who likes to outpace the Joneses – sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to go for a full computer upgrade. Sometimes, it does . If you’re like us and you don’t like to waste money: please, take these don’ts to heart. […]
We get this question a lot from clients. I don’t think you should get a first-party “Genuine” Apple Lighting cable. The quality is okay but they are prone to fraying in a few months of use and are not worth the premium price: Apple sells its cable for like $25 retail. Amazon and eBay will sell you plenty of $2 fake cables […]
The Nest 3rd Generation Learning Thermostat from Nest Labs, is the newest smart home device you are going to want for your home! As more and more devices are made “smart” for home use, few are actually improving quality of life and saving you money. Usually it is a trade off of sorts. But now, with Nest, you can not […]
We all rely heavily the Internet for access to maps, travel guides, restaurant reviews, social media and other tools for travel, even in and around our home neighborhood. Unfortunately that data usage adds up – especially overseas. Rest assured, it is possible to travel abroad with a smartphone without breaking the bank. Healthy competition among smartphone service providers and a […]
I have been using this app for years on my BlackBerry (yes they are still in business and yes I still have one!) and my wife and I have been using it lately to add the details of an upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest this fall. We are using it to capture the itinerary details and keep all of our […]