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HD Radio 2007-03-10 05:14:00 HD radio is different then a commercial free radio service like XM or Sirius satellite. It is basically like a regular radio station, only it tells you the name of the station, the song name, artist and album. Some stations even give more information like the previous song and the next song. The best thing is that HD radio is FREE. However, some states don't even have a single HD station, but others have over 20. All you need is a radio that is HD capable or HD ready. Will you buy a new radio to get this?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Radio
Fingerprint Scanners 2007-03-09 01:42:00 Do you ever use a fingerprint scanner during your daily life? For work, at home or to pay for your groceries? Are they as safe as people think? Are they as accurate as people think? There are ways to get around fingerprint scanners, but sometimes, it can prove difficult. Also, sometimes they are too picky and don't let in people who should be allowed in.Comment and join the conversation Read more:Scanners
Time Killers On The Computer 2007-03-08 00:29:00 What is your favorite way to kill time on the computer? Is is shopping, games or checking your stocks? How about websites that only feature games and other cool tools like Miniclip.com, (shameful plug) coolstufftodo.googlepages.com (end shameful plug) or addictinggames.com? Cast your vote. What is your favorite way to kill time?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Killers
, Computer
Tax Preperations Done On Your Computer 2007-03-07 03:01:00 Do you do your own taxes or do you take them to a business like H&R Block? Or maybe you do buy tax software like Turbo Tax or Taxcut? Cast your vote. What do you have to say? Which software is better? Which professional service is best? Read more:Computer
Talking On The Phone Over The Internet 2007-03-06 02:00:00 Do you VoIP? (Voice over Internet
Protocal) Companies like Vonage (you know, the bright orange commercials whith the catchy jingle) or Skype offer computer to phone service. This service does cost money, but it could serve as an alternative to a land line phone. What is your take on VoIP? Like it or hate it?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Talking
Dictionaries 2007-03-04 20:58:00 When you don't know how to spell a word, do you look it up on the Internet or in a dictionary? These days, knowing how to look up words in the dictionary is becoming a lost art. (If you can say it is an art) What is your favorite way to look up words? What is your favorite website to look it up on?Comment and join the conversation.
Battery Rechargers 2007-03-03 18:56:00 Do you still buy batteries or do you buy rechargeable ones? Rechargeable batteries cost around $8-15 (4 pack) and the charger costs about $25-$30. That is an exspensive start up cost, but in the end, it is most likely worth it. What do you have to say about batteries? Do you have any tips or tricks for making them last longer?Comment and join the conversation.
Windows Automatic Udate 2007-03-02 19:24:00 Is Windows
Automatic Udate a blessing or a curse? It can save you a load of time not always having to check if their are any updates for your computer every week, but does it always work? On my computer, it sometimes says it is downloading an upgrade but the icon by the clock says 0% is complete. It sometimes stays like that for hours. Do you have that problem? Or do you just go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ to check for updates? Do you have any tips or tricks to make it work better?Comment and join the conversation.
Halo 3 2007-03-02 00:31:00 Once again, the world is counting down the days until the next Halo comes out. You can get your own sneak peak if you buy Crackdown, a ruthless cops vs. street thugs. That's right, if you buy the game you can get Halo 3 Beta! Will you buy Crackdown just so you can play more Halo? Will you even buy Halo 3? How many Halo games do you think their will be, can you imagine Halo 15?Comment and join the conversation.
Xfire 2007-03-01 00:10:00 Do you Xfire
? Xfire is one of the biggest "in game communication" services. It is free and is set up like your common instant messaging service. With Xfire you can talk or IM. It is also needed if you want to join a clan for an online computer game. Do like it or hate it?Comment and join the conversation.
Ways To Transfer Data 2007-02-28 01:51:00 Which way do you transfer data? CD, USB drive or a old fashion floppy disk? They all have their perks, and disadvantages. But which way to do find most useful? Which way do you hate the most?Comment and join the conversation.
Satellite Radio 2007-02-27 02:07:00 Now that XM and Sirius satellite are merging, will you buy one? Both have radio stations and programing and that should stay the same after the merger. Their service should be better and their quality should also increase. But will you buy one? Do you already have one? What are your thoughts?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Radio
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, Satellite Radio
Tools For Keeping Your Computer Fast 2007-02-25 20:12:00 Is your computer running slow? You may have unwanted programs on your computer such as spyware and or adware. Fortunately, there are many FREE programs that can help you get rid of unwanted programs. What software do you use? Which one do you think is best? Is Ad-Aware not enough?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Computer
, Tools
Computer Speakers 2007-02-24 18:22:00 When you buy a computer, do you upgrade on the speakers? With new video games, it could make or break your gaming experience if you don't have very good speakers. If you hear gun shot from behind, you know that someone is there. But if you couldn't tell where the shots were coming from, you might be in for a long day. Which speakers are the best? Bose, Boston, or do you settle for the regular speakers?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Computer
FM Transmitters 2007-02-24 00:09:00 It's almost a necessety when you buy a mp3 player, but do you know which one to get? They range in price from about $10 to $80. Some have screens and some don't. With the more exspensive FM Transmitters
you can choose from any frequency you want. But with the less exspensive kinds you only get to choose from two or three. What are your thoughts? Do you own one? Do you want one?Comment and join the conversation.
Tivo vs. Windows Media Center 2007-02-22 23:14:00 As of now, Tivo dominates in the digital recording industry. But if you get a TV tuner on your next computer, you might be able to do about the same thing. Tivo is defiantly better then Windows
Media Center
, but in the near future, Microsoft could challenge Tivo. What are your thoughts? Would you rather buy a Tivo or since you spend most your time on your computer, it would just be easier to program your computer to record your shows? Read more:Windows Media
, Windows Media Center
Best Free Email 2007-02-21 23:05:00 From Google to Hotmail to Yahoo, which one is your favorite service? With all of them you get a decent size inbox, Google's Gmail boasts that it is still growing with a counter that shows you what size it is at. Some of them, you can upgrade and get more memory, but you have to pay a small fee. Which one do you use and do you hate it or love it?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Email
Cell Phones vs. Watches 2007-02-21 01:22:00 Do you wear a watch? Or did you ditch the watch after you got your cell phone? Next time you are out, look around and you'll see that less and less people are wearing watches. Some people think they are classy and stylish, but some think they are a pain to wear. What are your thoughts?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Phones
, Cell Phones
CD Textbooks 2007-02-19 21:23:00 Would you rather carry around multiple heavy books or CDs? Would you rather have the convience of being able to open your book and find a certain page within seconds, or having to turn on your computer load up the CD and then find the page? Next time you recieve a textbook in school, you might be able to make that decision. You might even be able to have both. What are your thoughts?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Textbooks
Windows Preloaded Games 2007-02-18 21:50:00 Which game is your favorite? It is time to pay tribute to your favorite time killer. Is it Pinball, Minesweeper or Solitaire? Or do you prefer playing the online version of those games, like Checkers? Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Windows
, Games
Too Much Stuff On Cell Phones? 2007-02-17 23:05:00 Wouldn't it be nice if there was a device that could make phone calls and didn't have to be plugged into a wall? Well, that's what cell phones used to be. But now there can be so much clutter on your phone that it makes it downright difficult to use. Where do we draw the line? Do you wish your phone had less features or do you want it to have more? What are your thoughts?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Phones
, Cell Phones
Game System Controllers 2007-02-16 21:19:00 What is your all-time favorite controller? Is it Xbox's, or is it Nintendo 64's controller with the rumble pack? Wireless or wired? Which ones are the most confortable during the all night gamming session?Post your comment and joing the conversation. Read more:System
, Controllers
, Game System
Which Games Are The Best? 2007-02-15 23:07:00 What video game do you think is the best? Is it Call of Duty, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Halo or even an old game like Mario Kart? Which games have the best single player levels and which games have the best multiplayer modes?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Games
Will You Want To Play Today's Video Games In 20 Years? 2007-02-15 01:20:00 Do you remember Sega or the original Game Boy, the one that was about an inch thick? Well, things have come a long way since then, but it's kind of interesting that those old games like Tetris and Mario are still very popular. Will today's games last that long? Will you still want to play Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto in 15 or 20 years? What new games do you think will stand the test of time?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Games
, Today
, Years
, Video Games
eBooks 2007-02-14 00:37:00 EBooks are books that you can read over the Internet, on your Ipod and most other electronic devices. They work by people downloading the book to their device or later use. Most eBooks
do cost money, but they are usually a fraction of the cost of a traditional book and some books are FREE. Have you ever read an eBook? Did you like it or despise it? What are your thoughts.
March Madness 2007-03-11 01:36:00 March Madness
is only one day away and are you in your office pool? Fortunately, if you are the person running your pool, there are many good online ways to keep track of your pool. (Instead of correcting their brackets by hand)Which is your favorite? Foxsports? ESPN? CBS? What features do you have to have?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:March
, March Madness
Best "Home" Websites 2007-03-11 22:51:00 When you log onto the Internet, what is the first site you see? MSN? Your local weather? AOL? What is your home website? What features do you look for in a website? What features are good to have? News? Entertainment? Sports?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Websites
Wireless Keyboards And Mice 2007-03-12 23:12:00 Are the extra costs of wireless this and wireless that worth it? Do you really need a wireless keyboard, especailly if you pay extra for it? A wireless mouse might be worth it if you are playing a lot of strenous computer games. What are your thoughts?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Wireless
, Keyboards
Online Banking 2007-03-14 00:35:00 Do you even write checks anymore? How do you pay your bills? Online banking is becoming more popular and banks are stepping up to the plate. They are offering more free options and are making it as easy as ever to use. What bank do you use? Do they offer free online bill pay? What features does your bank offer? What bank is the best for online banking?Comment and join the conversation. Read more:Online Banking
Printers 2007-03-15 23:43:00 Laser, ink jet, scanners, copiers and much more. Finding a printer that is right for you can be difficult, but there are many options so you are sure to find one that is right for you. What printers are the best for your money? Which produce the best picture quality? Which ones are the easiest to operate?Comment and join the conversation.
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