Wireless Networks

One of the most common questions I hear from my friends, family, and customers is, "how can I set up a wireless network?"

It isn't as hard as you think and this link from Microsoft has some info on it;

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

Of course I am always willing to help you... and once you have it up it is a great convenience! 

Help with Computers

Here is a link to a site that offers several step by step tutorials on common tasks. Things such as deleting cookies in your browser or setting a new home page. 

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/index.html 

Find Inexpensive Hotels on the Web

My wife and I are going to New York this spring for a short vacation. (no kids) – Anyway, a friend encouraged me to check out www.priceline.com as a place to find hotels that are 50% off. I had never used it and I have to admit I was a little skeptical. The trick is when you go to the site you need to find the link that says “Name Your Own Price” and “bid” on your hotel. Once you do this you are taken to a screen where you input your details. (where you are going, times, they type of hotel you would like, etc)

Then, Priceline takes your credit card number before bidding. You enter in how much you want to pay. (I entered in $160 for a $329 hotel) and if they find a service at the price you set, the transaction is billed to your account. No refunds.

To take it a step further this website has info on what others have bid so you can get a sense for what might be accepted. www.BiddingForTravel.com

Anyway you look at it this is a great way to save some money traveling!

iPhone

For those of you that have already bought iPhones you aren't alone. This article in the USA Today looks at the impact; 

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/phones/2008-01-02-iphone_N.htm?csp=34 

 

We have already seen touch screens become more popular in handheld devices in 2007.

Netflix - Next Act

I wrote about my love of Netflix below - but here is their "next act"

 CLICK HERE

 

This box will allow you to rent movies on your computer and stream them to your TV via a box. I am not sure if this is really much better than "pay per view" - but we will have to see. 

Have you every used a "newsreader" application? It is a great way to easily visit several sites at once. You can then visit the "reader" and it collects stories from several websites, blogs. I currently use Google Newsreader at http://www.google.com/reader/ 

 

You can set up the reader to check this blog! When I have new content it will show up and you can read the content. It is free too!

 

Movie Trailers

One of my favorite things to check out on the web are movie trailers. This is a great site for trailers. You can check it out at Apple's trailer site. 

Also a great way to check your system's speed and your internet connection.