How To Make Sure You Get The Best Deals On Back To School Tech
Going back to school can be stressful, not only because it's school but also because students often find themselves having to spend money they don't really have. After tuition and books, there's often very little to no money left to buy a replacement laptop or a new phone. Many companies extend special offers to students that can slash the price of your back-to-school shopping list, which in turn means you might be able to afford what you actually want rather than resort to whatever is affordable.
Don’t Overpay For A Car Again With These iPhone Apps
As someone who had a brief run as a car salesman, I can tell you from experience that the salesman is not always going back there to get you the better deal. Rather, he is probably conferring with his manager to figure out how to convince you to buy the car at the highest price possible.So what can you, as the potential buyer, do to combat this? Quite simply, you can be prepared.
Should You Buy A 4K / Ultra HD Television?
About a decade ago, manufacturers started to sell what's now widely known as an HDTV. But now HD is old news, so the industry has decided to push another new technology; Ultra HD, also known as 4K HD. This new format, which offers a resolution of 3840x2160 (yes, the term "4K HD" is technically an exaggeration), has so far been reserved to super-high-end TVs, but some companies are starting to offer the technology for less than $2,000. So is the improved resolution a noticeable improvement, or just a marketing trick?
How To Check New & Used Devices For Problems Using Simple Tips & Software
Are you thinking of purchasing a new or used smartphone or computer? While you absolutely must test used electronics, even brand new smartphones and computers can suffer from defects that you may not notice until after a 30-day return policy expires. Before you take the plunge, there’s a variety of stress-tests and diagnostics you should perform. This article details several methods of vetting a new or used device on Windows and Android to identify problems before you encounter them.
Just What Should You Be Paying For A Used iPhone?
Maybe you're still using that old flip-thing that has only survived by some miracle. Perhaps you're an Android kind of guy and you've finally decided to come to the light. Whatever your reason, you want an iPhone. We understand you're strapped for cash, though. After all, this is an Apple product, and Apple products are worth at least 5000% more than all three human basic needs combined, right? MakeUseOf has decided to put together a little buyer's guide for cashing in on a recycled iPhone to find out just how much should you be paying.
7-inch vs. 8-inch Tablets: Do You Really Need The Extra Inch?
The tablet's rise has predictably led to a diversification of the devices available. Display sizes now ranges between seven to eighteen inches, and everything in between. Consumers are certainly spoiled for choice. Most people, however, end up looking at a device between seven and ten inches. Here, too, there's plenty of variety, including tablets that have just an inch of difference between them and are otherwise very similar. Does an inch really make a difference, or is it a trivial non-issue? Let's take a look.
6 Quick Ways To Get Familiar With A New Operating System
In the past, the only consumer operating systems that mattered were Windows and maybe Mac OS X and Linux. Now, we also have Chrome OS, Android, iOS, and Windows Phone to worry about. And new versions of these operating systems are coming out even more frequently. Things are changing frequently. The days of learning a single operating system like Windows XP and using it for ten years are behind us. Here are some tips for keeping up with new operating systems and learning how they work.
How I Helped My Mom Buy The Perfect Smartphone
Are you looking to buy your mother the perfect smartphone? Finding the right device for the woman who carried you around for nine months takes a great deal of research and planning. Here's the story of how I found the best smartphone for one of my favorite people in the world. Meet my mother, a retired pay-roll service specialist for the State of California and a cyborg. Yes, my mother is literally a cyborg. We'll get to that later.
6 Reasons To Buy Your Girlfriend An iPad
A little over 3 years ago, my boyfriend (together with my family) bought me an iPad. It was - and still is (I use it to this day) - a first generation iPad, and the first iOS device I ever owned. It was also the first time I laid my hands on a tablet outside of an Apple store. Was it a good gift? If you're thinking of doing the same thing you might be wondering if it's really a good idea. I'm going to tell you why I think it's a great idea.
Is The Green Computer An Oxymoron? 4 Ways To Upgrade Responsibly
Computing and environmentalism are difficult to reconcile. While computers theoretically allow for a paperless society and reduced use of physical goods, these potential benefits have yet to be widely embraced. As a result, computers seem to be a negative impact; they require a lot of resources to create, some of them relatively rare, and they’re very difficult to recycle. There are some ways to be more responsible with your choices, however.
Are You Taking Advantage Of All The Money Saving Deals On Amazon?
I'm such a big fan of Amazon, and if you're someone who shops online then you have almost no choice but to be. You can get anything and everything on Amazon. It's trusted and reliable. It should be the first thing that comes to your mind when you turn to the internet to purchase something. Another thing that Amazon does quite well is offer some really great deals.
Save Yourself The Lines And Buy Great Digital Gifts With These Services
If a friend's big event has crept up on you, you may have just found yourself in the market for buying a last-minute digital gift, which you know will arrive in time for their celebrations. But what present will you get? And how? These days, buying virtual gifts for your friends and family is actually more common than you might think.
How to spot an iPhony! Are GooPhones as Good as iPhones?
Do you own an iPhone 5? Or do you wish you could own Apple’s latest but can't afford the ridiculous cost? It may surprise you to hear that the iPhone 5 has a cheap knock-off that's almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The arrival of the so-called “GooPhones” brings up many questions: Are Chinese knockoffs as good as the real thing? Furthermore, is it legal to own or import these "iPhonies"?
Droid Braves The Elements: The 5 Toughest Android Devices You Can Buy Right Now
Smartphones do more than old-fashioned flip phones and bricks, but their large displays and thin bodies make them vulnerable. According to SquareTrade, a company that sells third-party warranties for electronics, up to 12% of all Android phones fall victim to an accident each year. These numbers may make a durable Android phone seem a good choice. Durable phones are not as common as their more fragile counterparts, but there's a handful of choices available.
Which Is Best, A MacBook Air Or MacBook Pro? Both Models Compared Side-By-Side
You might think Apple’s relatively small laptop selection would make choosing a model easy. For some people, that’s true, but for others the tight range of options and prices makes for a difficult choice. A consumer with $1,200 could end up looking at both versions of the Air and the 13-inch Pro. I think all of the MacBooks are a good choice, but the reasons why are various. I’ll help you sort through the clutter and decide which MacBook is for you.
Energy Saving Tips For Buying & Using Electronics
Electronics make up a significant portion of your household energy costs. Computers, printers, and WiFi routers alone account for around 25% of your electricity bill. While electronics are becoming more efficient, their increased use offsets the gains. At the same time energy prices are rising. There are a number of things you can do to control your energy bill and none of them cost you any money.
The 8 Best Computer Speakers for Under $100
You don't need to spend a lot for a good set of computer speakers. Here are the best cheap computer speakers available today.
5 Ways To Spend Less On Amazon Purchases
Amazon has built a reputation for great prices. Though not always the least expensive, and often not the best source for sale and clearance items, stock is generally inexpensive and comes attached to a large and lenient customer service department. In other words, Amazon.com is a good online store. Yet there are ways to squeeze even more savings out of Amazon.
How To Pick The Best Printer For Your Budget & Workload
So much for the paperless office! The integration of information technology has seemingly increased the amount of paper printing we have to do. So pretty much everyone with a computer needs a printer at some point in time. The problem is figuring out which printer is the best one for your budget AND workload. Laser, colour, inkjet, large format, photo quality, all-in-one, WiFi enabled, monochrome...there are a lot of jargon words around printers.