Windows 7 upgrade worth the wait
I’ll admit, I’ve been running Windows 7 for six months now: the preproduction version of it and have just upgraded to the gold code. So I have quite a bit of experience with the operating system. Let’s get to the nitty gritty: Should you upgrade from Windows Vista? YES! I mean it – upgrade today. Windows 7 is quite simply faster, more stable, boots faster, goes to sleep...
read full storyUnderstanding the basics of Search Engine Optimization
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a substance foreign to many people. Rarely a day passes when I do not get asked a few questions on the topic. So I decided to publish this article in the FAQ hopes it will help people to understand the basics, and make them a little more comfortable with the whole area. Q: Why Search Engine important to me? A: 85% of all website traffic is driven by the search engines....
read full storyNot everyone feeling the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 loving
November 13, 2009 by NJ News
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By Eric Peterson Call oHighly disappointing so far. Very bad matchmaking, no locale only option, party chat isn’t allowed in any group game type other than Ground War, group members dropped joining games can’t tell you because you’re in game chat, and there’s no option to leave games as a party, forcing everyone to quit out separately. I sincerely hope a patch comes soon, but...
read full storyNintendo to drop Wii price this weekend
September 25, 2009 by NJ News
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REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 23, 2009 – Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, the world’s most popular home video game system gets even more appealing. On that day, Nintendo’s suggested retail price for its record-setting Wii™ drops by $50 to $199.99. The new $199.99 Wii price point delivers the full iconic Wii gaming experience, including the motion-sensing Wii Remote™ controller, Nunchuk™ controller and...
read full storyMadden NFL 10 hits stores tomorrow
August 12, 2009 by NJ News
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Amazon.com Product Description Every Sunday in the NFL, an epic battle rages between the offense and the defense. Every play is a struggle, with each side relentlessly pursuing every single yard. In Madden NFL 10, you will join the fight and experience firsthand what it is like to fight for every yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology you will have more control over the outcome of every...
read full storyA review of the new Apple iMac
Apple iMac First of all, I am a software developer who primarily uses my home computer for web development. I was previously struggling with a Dell laptop that was running Windows XP, and gave me nothing but problems from the beginning. Everything from the shoddy construction of the computer itself, to the slow software bogged-down by antivirus software made every task a chore. I was already in the...
read full storyUS Military mulling social networking options for troops
August 7, 2009 by NJ News
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2009 – As Pentagon officials weigh the benefits and risks of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, they hope to craft a policy that shores up security vulnerabilities without requiring a ban. Meanwhile, the Marine Corps has clarified its guidelines on social networking, and officials said they would consider the findings gleaned in the Pentagon policy review due...
read full storyCannon’s newest DSLR 1000D
By Sandra Prior The 1000D is the latest Canon DSLR targeted at the enthusiast market and it replaces the 400D. There might be some confusion caused by this because the 450D will continue to be manufactured and sits above the 1000D on the scale. The 450D has a higher pixel count, more AF points and a few more customizable options. The 1000D is a 450D with the fat trimmed off.While Canon has done a bit...
read full storyTech Talk: Take a closer look at the Toshiba A355 laptop line
June 3, 2009 by Phil Stilton
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Stilton Company – In January, Toshiba came out with a new line of laptops, the A350 Series of low cost and high capability laptops. The new line has been recieved well and has breathed new life into the Toshiba brand with all models available for less than $1,000. The 350 series is the natural successor to the 305 series and the main difference is an upgrade from a 15.4 inches to 16 inches. ...
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read full storyTech Talk: Thanks to Windows problems Apple gains on Dell marketshare
Stilton Company -Over the years, as an IT manager for many companies, I’ve always been frustrated by the mindset splits between PC and Mac computers. From a business standpoint, it has always made sense to standardize, but in the age of digital media and graphic design, most design and arts teams have always claimed to require Mac technology to get their job done, but the new full line...
read full storyCopying those old family video tapes to DVD just got easier
June 2, 2009 by Phil Stilton
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Stilton Company – As we now enter a purely digital age in America, one of the problems which remains is what to do with those boxes of old 8mm and VHS family movies. One option is to buy one of may television based VHS to DVD recorders which copy the tapes directly to DVD, but these options do not allow for digital modification such as adding titles, fancy menus or cleaning up the video images. There...
read full storyTech Talk: Nintendo DSi Review
June 2, 2009 by NJ News
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Nintendo DSi – In 2004, Nintendo released the original Nintendo DS. Just two years later, the Nintendo DS Lite debuted and was better than the original by far. Since its original release, the Nintendo DS has gone on to sell more than 100 million units worldwide. With sales numbers like that, why would Nintendo need to release another revamp of their prized handheld? More than that, are the new...
read full storyTech Talk: Getting your website or blog listed in Google News
May 31, 2009 by Phil Stilton
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The Holy Grail of running a business online is the ability to successfully lure visitors from search engines such as Google and Yahoo. A company can spend years and thousands of dollars on software and consulting fees with a company that specializes in optimizing web pages in the hopes that they will show up first in the search engines. That is the most direct way to attract visitors to your...
read full storyTech Talk: First look at the newest Dell Mini notebook
May 31, 2009 by Phil Stilton
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In the high paced world of business and travel, smaller is always better. The more options and features that can be crammed into a smaller package is what turns gadgets into certified business tools. The Dell line of Inspiron Mini notebooks are a defining line of products that has finally filled the gap between handheld mobile devices and the bulky laptops and cases. It’s not just...
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