Category Archives: Personal computing
Amazon
Amazon (www.amazon.com) is the number one shopping site on the Internet. It is by far the biggest. As to whether or not Amazon is the “best” shopping site – that depends on what you are looking for. Amazon sells something … Continue reading
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Tagged amazon, amazon.com
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Your Own Travel Guide
Part of the fun of travel is experiencing new things and new places. There are thousands of travel guides in print and many more travel sites available on the Internet. Once you’ve decided on your destination and booked your travel, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal computing, Travel
Tagged personal travel guide, stay.com, travel, travel guide
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What’s the Weather?
Going on a vacation trip can sometimes be a trying experience. Setting up all the details of how to get there, where to stay, what to see, etc. can be daunting. In spite of all the best planning, however, one … Continue reading
Posted in Personal computing, Travel
Tagged climate data, travel weather, weather, weatherbase.com
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It’s springtime! The weather’s getting warmer and the days are getting longer. So, what better time to start talking about doing some traveling over the next few months. This site is primarily about IT, so why talk about travel? First, … Continue reading
Who Is That?
We’ve all done it when watching a movie or TV show. We see a character or celebrity and want to know more about them. Are they still alive? What other movies were they in? What is the actor’s real name? … Continue reading
Medical Information and Advice
We all have our aches and pains or get sick now and then. When are these symptoms serious and when should we just ignore them? I suppose the first option to answering the question above would be to ask your … Continue reading
Free Knowledge
I can remember when I was growing up and my family acquired an encyclopedia. It represented a hefty cost, but gave us access to a source of knowledge. The breadth of information was breathtaking. It is now possible to access … Continue reading
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Tagged encyclopedia, knowledge, wikipedia
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Free WiFi
Wireless access to the Internet is becoming almost ubiquitous. Laptops, smart phones, e-readers and tablets are all using WiFi as a major and/or default method for reaching the Net. As you travel around, it is useful to know where free … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Advice, General Information, PCs, Personal computing, Technology, Travel
Tagged free wifi, wifi, wififreespot.com
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Right Down to the Second
Every PC has its own time clock that maintains its date and time. Overall the clock is pretty accurate. However, it can stray from what it should be over time. One way to make sure your PC (and/or network) has … Continue reading
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Tagged atomic clock, NIST, PC clock, sync, time
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