Category Archives: Computer Advice

Amazon

Posted on August 15, 2012 by David Rier

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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Shopping Safely on the Internet

Posted on August 7, 2012 by David Rier

So you want to go out and shop at a virtual store – I.e. on a web site. How do you shop “safely”? That is, how do you purchase on the Internet and make sure that you don’t get ripped … Continue reading →

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Buying on the Internet

Posted on July 31, 2012 by David Rier

The Internet is full of millions of web sites. There are many types of web sites. Some (like this one) are devoted to dispensing information. Some provide entertainment. Others provide services and products. It’s these virtual stores that I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Ahhh … The Island Life

Posted on July 12, 2012 by David Rier

Do you like to vacation in the islands? On the east coast, that means going to the Caribbean. According to Wikipedia,”the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cays.” With all those possible choices, where would you like … Continue reading →

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That’s How Much!?!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by David Rier

One of the most difficult things about travel is managing your money. Paying for meals or souvenirs in local currency can lead to your paying too much for your purchases. Currencies fluctuate in value every day. Also, each currency is … Continue reading →

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Basic Travel Sites

Posted on May 29, 2012 by David Rier

There are a lot of travel sites out there. Some are very specific (E.g. a travel site related to just one location). The sites I’ll talk about in this post are the most generic. These sites allow you to take … Continue reading →

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How Does That Work?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by David Rier

I’m a very curious person. I love to find out new things, even if they don’t help me right away. As a result, I find new bits of knowledge fascinating and fun. One interesting site that I’ve found to be … Continue reading →

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Free WiFi

Posted on February 28, 2012 by David Rier

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 →

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Information from Uncle Sam

Posted on February 21, 2012 by David Rier

Ever wonder where your taxes go? It’s not all used to build aircraft carriers and to maintain the White House. Many government agencies make information they gather available to the public. A good source for this information is the Federal … Continue reading →

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How Much is That?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by David Rier

We have all run into a situation where we needed to know how to convert a known amount into some other measure. As an example, 75 grams is how many ounces? The best site I have found for converting one … Continue reading →

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