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Purchased a New $99 HP WebOS TouchPad? 10 Productive Things You Can Do Forever without HP!

jcollison — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:25:00 +0000

Regardless of whether or not HP supports your shiny new TouchPad in the future, here are 10 things you can do with it, right now, that will never require future … Read the rest

The APC 1000VA Power Saving Green Back-UPS XS – with LCD Display

jcollison — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:29:46 +0000

A UPS is a device that you don’t know you need, until you need it. A UPS or uninterruptible power supply is an in house battery back up that provides … Read the rest

Nintendo Rolls Netflix Software Update to the Wii – The Disc is No Longer Needed

jcollison — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:06:00 +0000

If you own a Nintendo Wii that had been collecting dust since the second week you bought it, now it the time to put it to good use. The latest … Read the rest

So You Wanna Watch More College Football? Use ESPN360 and Window Media Center to Light It Up!

jcollison — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

In my post 20 mile run recovery, I decided to watch some College Football! Here is a screen shot from my PC.

Using ESPN360.com and Windows Media Center with a … Read the rest

Amazon vs iTunes? For Digital Music, I Almost Always Buy Music From Amazon!

jcollison — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:42:00 +0000

It’s all about the price, isn’t it? If you are still buying music from iTunes (and millions still are)…consider this.

Disclaimer: I purchase mostly Christian music, but the deals are … Read the rest

Another Good Reason You NEVER Buy Cables In The Store!

jcollison — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +0000

Just picked up the Palm Pre the other week (post on that is still coming) and have been slowly purchasing adapters and cables for it. Of course, it came with … Read the rest

Microsoft Finally Announces the Windows 7 Family Pack – $149

jcollison — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Giving into consumer pressure (my opinion), Microsoft announced on Friday, July 31st, that it was going to offer a 3 PC Family Pack for Window 7 Home Premium.

Priced at … Read the rest

HP MediaSmart LX195 Home Server w/ 640GB Hard Drive $199.99 Free Shipping

jcollison — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:34:00 +0000

Thanks to a tip from my good friend and co-host partner Chris Lux over at the Home Server Show, you can now get the HP MediaSmart LX195 for the … Read the rest

Weekly Amazon Music Deal – Cars Movie Soundtrack – $1.99

jcollison — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:51:00 +0000

Amazon.com has put the entire soundtrack for the 2006 movie Cars on sale for $1.99.

Remember, I search (and find music so you don’t have to!

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HP MediaSmart Server Deal UPDATE!

jcollison — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:53:00 +0000

The Newegg.com deal on an HP MediaSmart EX485 just got a little sweeter. Use Promo code SERVER41650 and get an additional $50 off. That $450 shipped right to your door. … Read the rest

Another Awesome $1.99 Music Deal at Amazon

jcollison — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:37:00 +0000

My daughter and I were surfing Amazon (I think we were looking for the latest Hannah Montana CD, she is 10 after all!) and we came across another $1.99 Album … Read the rest

How To Shop Tech Smart in a Declining Economy – Never Buy Cables at a Big Box Store!

jcollison — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:38:00 +0000

It always kills me when I shop at Best Buy, Office Max or any other big box store and see the ridiculous prices they change for basic cables. Don’t be … Read the rest

80’s Rocker Bryan Adams, Reckless for 99 cents!

jcollison — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:09:00 +0000

If you loved the 80’s like I did, you will love this! Amazon is selling the entire Brian Adams, Reckless Album for 99 cents! That’s right, the entire album for … Read the rest

Preparing and Filing Your Taxes Shouldn’t Cost You a Bundle! How About Less Than $20?

jcollison — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:44:00 +0000

At least in Nebraska!

It seems like in years past, I have always had to use some software to file both my federal and state taxes. I would shell out … Read the rest

Burger King gets defriended by Facebook

jcollison — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:32:00 +0000

I posted last week how Burger King has endorsed an application that rewarded Facebook members with a free Whopper if they defriended 10 Facebook friends. It seems that Facebook has … Read the rest