Hooray! And it’s about time…. Led by the European Commission, major cell phone manufacturers have agreed on the micro-usb interface as the standard for cell phone chargers, thus eliminating the need to replace the charger when a new phone is purchased. Gone will be the many and varied proprietary chargers that are often unique to [...]
As Facebook continues to grow in popularity, its potential for abuse has also grown. If you, or someone you know uses Facebook, check out this helpful article at allfacebook.com on how to keep personal information safe and protected.
Do you use Firefox as your web browser? Out of the box, Firefox is a fast, secure browser for accessing the internet. Open-source and supported by a world-wide community, Firefox continues to grow in popularity and functionality with its many available add-ons. If you are looking for an even faster browsing experience, the folks over [...]
On January 1st, the Oregon DEQ implemented the E-cycle program statewide. The Department of Environmental Quality in conjunction with hardware and computer manufacturers is providing this service in order to promote equipment recycling. Individuals may bring up to seven items to be recycled for free. These items include: laptop computers desktop computers monitors television sets [...]
Microsoft has made available to the public free legitimate copies of Windows 7 beta (build 7000). For all you brave windows fans, give it a whirl. Who knows how long this will be available. According to Wired magazine, this is a 30 day trial copy, and an activation key will be necessary to keep it [...]
Hewlett Packard has launched a program to purchase your used (functioning) electronic gear. Simply go to the buy back website and receive your free quote. If the quote is worth your time and cost of shipping the item, HP will send you a check for the goods. They are also offering an upgraded plan, where [...]
