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• Touch Screen: Having a touchscreen is a huge benefit because it makes the user experience better. Texting is easier because of Swype, and games can be more interactive. If you buy an LG Android phone, you’ll have a touch screen

and be able to do a lot more than if you had bought the standard phone.

• Apps: Droids and iPhones have access to huge app markets where you can find anything from productivity tools to games. This means you can use your phone for virtually any task you can think of.

• Internet Access: Smartphones have the ability to access the Internet if you subscribe to a data plan through your cell phone service provider. This means you can look up information on the go anytime you so desire.

• Geo-Locator Technology: Many people who have a smartphone enjoy being able to use a GPS to get to where they want to go. Geo-locator technology is also useful for apps like FourSquare, where you can check into locations and get area specific information and promotions.

• NFC Technology: This is a fairly new feature of cell phones, but pretty soon everyone will be paying for things at stores with their cell phones instead of using credit cards.

Smartphones are going to continue to get better as the years go by. It will be interesting to see what changes are made.

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To become fully immersed in your digital media, audio is a vital part of your entertainment. If you can hear your friends telling you how they think you should play the game, you need a new headset. Whether you’re just watching videos, browsing websites like www.wildbluedeals.com or playing a game that requires concentration, a nice set of headphones can make all the difference – and when it comes to voice chat and digital phone calls, you’ll want a microphone on your new headset as well.

Of course, choosing from the hundreds of headsets available can be a long process. It takes time to wear them and see if they really are as comfortable as the manufacturer says they are. And no matter what your budget is, there’s always a better deal around the corner. Here are three of the favorite media headsets on the market right now.

Sennheiser Communications PC 350 Mega. It’s a long title, but the quality of this headset is worth the oxygen. They are sturdy and large with a nine foot cord for convenience. The microphone has noise reduction and the headphones cover your ears completely. This is one of the more expensive headsets at around $200. Excellent for voice chat.

The Creative HS Fatal1ty Gaming Headset gets high praise from reviewers. It’s fits close to your head and is lightweight. It plugs into a USB and of course includes noise cancellation. It’s sort of a plug-and-play headset, so it’s very user friendly. Priced under $60, it’s one of the best options available.

Last is the Creative HS950 USG Gaming Headset. With 3D positional sound and noise reduction, your gaming sessions will sound just like you’re there. It boasts good sound quality and microphone and costs $40 – perfect for gamers on a budget.

There are tons of other headphone sets but these three are a good starting point. Get the best you can afford–especially if you want your audio to make a real impression.

With Christmas just around the corner, prices on tech has skyrocketed and that new gadget may seem further away than ever. But never fear, just like the candy glut following Halloween and the aisles of stuffed animals after V-day, the weeks proceeding Christmas are sure to be chock full of savings. So hold out, buck up and start making your post-Christmas list today.

SATA HDD Dock

If you don’t have one, get one. For all the techies who enclose HDDs for a quick transfer or risk electric shock by using cheap adapter cables, the SATA dock is a godsend. Dock 1 or 2 drives and connect to your PC or Mac via eSATA, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Thermaltake and StarTech have the best deals with units $17-$40. However, if versatility is your sell point opt for the Arkview docking station. This model features 1 HDD slot, 2-port USB hub and 4-card multi-reader. It won’t be the fastest with only a USB 2.0 connector, but you have to compromise somewhere.

Wireless Repeater

Tired of the hearing the family complain about weak signal throughout the house? Stop the wireless whiners with a repeater. A wireless repeater is an amplification device that extends the reach of your existing signal. Also sold as a client bridge and range expander, this gadget will put a hefty dent in your pocket, running $40-$100 for non-proprietary tech. However, with the ability to password protect and encrypt your signal, you actually get what you pay for.

USB Toys

All work and no play makes techies tetchy. Add some fun to your desktop with a few USB toys. Aquariums, strobe lights and foam rocket launchers are just a few of the items that can make your day at the office feel a little less torturous. A personal favorite, the Phantom Keystroker, simulates mouse and keyboard malfunctions. A pranking classic that is sure to put the “Ho Ho Ho” back into the holidays.

Cleveland didn’t need any more reason to hate Lebron James. As he departed from the city that loved him and raised him for the warm, high profile setting of South Beach Miami, Cleveland Cavaliers fans had all the ire they needed.  Besides, he was also looking for chic Los Angeles apartments for when he played against the NBA teams there. After all, who could blame them; Lebron left them publicly, announcing his decision to the world first, on a prime time special. Cleveland fans had been through their fair share of tough sports times, but this might have stung the most.

Upon James’s arrival back in Cleveland to play against his old team, the setting was intense and braced for a war. Death threats had been made and fans were looking for blood more than they were looking for boos. What should have been a time to voice displeasure had become a time to try to damage and hurt James personally, through vicious signs and actions.

So. who or what was the reason for such a strong hate? The truth is it might have been social media that fueled the fire for LBJ’s return to his birthplace. Sites like YouTube were filled with viral videos of how James quit on the team in his last playoff series with Boston. There were fan made responses to his “What Should I Do?” Nike ad. In their version, they put up a graphic at the end that said “Quitness,” the same signs that were all over the Quicken Loans Arena.

The Internet, which was previously a place to look up simple searches for Los Angeles Apartments, was now being used to fuel the hatred of a city’s former beloved star. This was something that the rest of the nation had anticipated. The game came without incident to LBJ. They had increased security but it’s a wonder if that should have been necessary at all.

If you are looking for the hottest gift this Christmas season, you may want to check out the Amazon Kindle. The Kindle is an e-book reading device where you can download hundreds of e-books and enjoy reading in a comfortable manner.

You can check the top affiliate programs in order to find other Christmas gifts people are talking about, but the Amazon Kindle is guaranteed to be a thoughtful and fun gift.

The Amazon Kindle has a sleek and slim design. It is ultra-portable and the wi-fi connection downloads books very quickly. If you see a book you like on Amazon, with one click of a button you will have it downloaded onto your Kindle in a matter of minutes.

The Kindle also has a dictionary, so that you can look up words you aren’t too sure about. It also has a highlight feature where you can highlight a passage that seems interesting to you.

Weighing about 8.5 ounces, the Kindle can be taken anywhere you want to go. It can hold up to 3,500 books and is also a great conversation piece. Many people aren’t familiar with the Kindle and will often ask about it when you are reading on it. The Kindle even works good in the sunlight. There is no glare and the words don’t fade when placed in direct sunlight.

There are also many free books that can be downloaded to the Kindle with more being added each day. If you love to read or know someone that does, this would make a great gift.

You can even buy a Kindle gift card so that you can get them started on any purchases they may want to make.

If you are stuck on ideas for someone who already has everything, try getting that person a Kindle. They are guaranteed to enjoy it.

There are so many uses for the internet. Many that I don’t even know about I am sure. When my cousin told me about how he uses the Internet to help him bet on sporting events I was really surprised. I guess I never really thought that anyone could help anyone else get ahead when it came to betting. Anyway, sports betting sites do exist.

I thought I had decided on a baby name, but now I am not so sure. I have done some searching on the internet and found hundreds of baby naming sites. I can’t believe the crazy names I can find online. I would love some suggestions from all of you as to what you think the baby’s name should be. I can’t promise I will consider any of them, but I will read them.

Oh, I did have one thought about considering your suggestions for baby names. If you can figure out a way to go through labor for me and make sure that I am the exact same size as I was before I was pregnant before I walk out of the hospital, I will let you name the baby whatever you want!

Do you know what other website would be nice? A site where I could order food, whatever food I want or am craving at the moment, and someone will pick it up and bring it to me. They would do it even if it was from three different restaurants!

I know this post was about random things, but I guess I have just run out of things to talk about today. I do look forward to reading your baby name suggestions! Please leave them in the comments. Maybe I will even get really brave and let readers vote on them!

If you work around computers long enough, you’re sure to hear the benefits a Mac can offer over other operating systems. These typically include better integration with software, less crashes, and better reliability. But compared to newer products–Apple’s iPad and iPhone have set the standard for their sectors—the Mac computers often feel clunky. That’s why Apple has revealed a new plan to revamp Macs.

According to Steve Jobs, Apple is planning to implement new services, new hardware, and new software for the computers. And it’s about time. The current Mac platform is 27 years old—that’s ancient in computer talk. The goal is to make the Macs more like appliances than computers.

The first part of this revamp is the newly released MacBook Air notebooks, with razor-thin packaging, a lower starting price, and better specs. The anticipated price on these is under $1000, making them an attractive option. To get the lighter weight and the trimmer style, Apple has ditched DVD burners and hard disk drives. As most everything can be done through USB ports, this probably won’t be a problem for most people. This change also eliminates the need for a moving part on the machines, reducing the manufacturing price, which gets passed along to consumers who want a smaller price tag.

The Air notebooks will come with 64GB of storage space, which is less than you would get if you purchased a notebook with a hard drive. While this does lower your storage capability, it does increase the speed of the computer while extending the battery life. The Air notebooks will have two versions available based on size and features. The smaller version weighs in at 2.3 pounds and offers an 11.6-inch display. The larger version comes in at 2.9 pounds and ups the screen to 13.3 inches.

If you like Macs, you’ll want to keep you eyes open for more information on upcoming models from Apple.

Free Internet Games

With people spending more and more time on websites like facebook and MySpace the power of online gaming has truly come into its own. According to a study conducted by Ball State University in 2000, the average person spent about nine hours online. Keep in mind that this was a time before Kindle, iPads and web-enabled coffee mugs. (No, we don’t actually have those yet.) Add ten years and technological developments like the latest models of the BlackBerry, iPhone and Android and you’ve got an entire generation of kids who literally live online.

While there has always been a large market for intense role-playing–think World of Warcraft and Baldur’s Gate), a growing number of casual gamers are coming out of the woodwork. The games they play may not seem like much to a serious gamer, but the old-school simplicity and zero learning curve gives these time-sappers undeniable appeal.

You can find free games on social networking sites, such as facebook and MySpace, or at online arcades. Online arcades are indexes of web-based and downloadable games. While many of these sites offer game play for a monthly or per-use fee. There are plenty of free, publicly-accessible arcades that have a decent offering.

Since many web arcades link to the same games, it saves time to stick to a handful two to five– sites that offer the best collection, appearance and navigation system. That way you’ll spend less time browsing and more time shooting rabbits (Kill the Wabbits by Heroik) or sawing stick figures in half (Stick Dude Killing Arena by Stick Page).

Here is a list of some great free arcades and individual games.

Game Arcades
Kongregate.com
FreeWebArcade.com
FreeArcade.com
Yahoo! Games (games.yahoo.com)
AddictingGames.com
1up.com
Shockwave.com

Web-based Games
Desktop Tower Defense by Kongregate
Super Text Twist by Game House
Cheat Death by Garbux Games
Cafe World by Zynga
Bejeweled by PopCap Games

When most people think about internet viruses, they think about how they can affect their home or office computers. However, internet viruses are not just limited to your computers. Now, they have the ability to attack your cell phones as well. If you take the time to think about it, it really does make sense. Why would internet viruses be limited to computers when we can also access the internet from our cell phones?

Many cell phone users don’t have any idea that their phones are susceptible to internet viruses. However, this does not protect them from having their cell phones attacked by a debilitating virus. So, how exactly do cell phones catch internet viruses? There are three main ways.

1. Downloads: The most common way internet viruses spread is through internet downloads. This is true for both computers and cell phones. With cell phones such as the iPhone and the Blackberry, users are constantly downloading apps off the internet as well as media files sent to them through email. Understand that any type of file you download on your phone has the ability to infect it with a virus.

2. Multimedia Text Messages: These types of text messages usually have an attachment that the receiver has to download in order to view. The most common type of multimedia text message is one that has pictures or a video attached. If you download and open a MMS text message that has an internet virus attached, it will normally send itself to everyone else in your contact list. You may not even realize your cell phone has a virus until one of your contacts tells you about a message “you” sent.

3. Bluetooth: The internet viruses that are caught and spread through Bluetooth wireless connections are especially hard to prevent. This is because they are able to spread from one phone to the next through the actual Bluetooth technology. When a cell phone that has both Bluetooth capabilities and a virus, and detects another cell phone in the area with Bluetooth, it can automatically send the virus to that phone.

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Latency, more commonly known as “lag,” is the worst enemy of PC gamers worldwide. It can also interfere with accessing websites, using real time internet services, and provide general annoyance worse than hairballs in your spaghetti. Most people know that internet latency is this bad, but these people frequently aren’t aware of the exact definition of latency. So, what is latency, and what causes it?

What is latency?

Latency is the delay between sending a request to your internet network and receiving a response. It covers a huge variety of potential kinds of delays related to hardware and internet service. “Low latency” is the qualification given to a network with minimal delays, but can vary greatly in actual technical abilities. Latency is measured in milliseconds, and what is “bad” or “good” latency will vary dependent on your activity. For internet gamers and real-time application users, a latency of less than a hundred ms is generally required. For many others, a latency of 200 to 800 is acceptable.

What isn’t latency?

It is important to clarify that latency is not the same thing as bandwidth. Bandwidth is the amount of data that you can transfer at a time from your internet service provider. As such, slow download rates, page load times, and internet streaming are not due to latency, but bandwidth issues, in almost all cases.

What causes latency?

There are many different sources of latency, but they all have to do with not receiving or sending data to your internet service provider as quickly as possible. The first major cause is computer based. If your computer doesn’t have up to date hardware, software, or firmware, you may be bottlenecking your internet access on your computer. The second major cause is home hardware based. If you have an out of date router or modem, a wireless connection from a long distance away or that has to deal with large amounts of interference, you will be creating additional unnecessary delays. The third major cause is service based. Some cheap internet providers have latency issues, and some internet types, like satellite internet, come with built in high latency.

More and more home offices are turning to wireless solutions. After all, this once expensive category of devices is now becoming very affordable, and the additional mobility, the lack of clutter, and the chance to network in other devices more easily, all lead to great appeal. So, what wireless devices should you consider getting?

Wireless Mouse and Keyboard

The wireless effort can start right at your computer. A wireless keyboard and mouse are two of the most simple and affordable components, but they are highly advantageous. You will be able to remove the clutter around your desk, increase your ergonomics and general comfort, and easily move your work station. This includes moving your work station to other locations such as wireless hot spots. A portable mouse can network with whatever computer you choose to use for the day.

Headphones and Speakers

There are many business applications that require sound in order to provide their maximum benefit. These include VOIP programs and any program with audio instructions or elements, but the importance of music at work shouldn’t be discounted either. Wireless components here will allow for a full surround sound experience and the chance to walk away from your desk without disrupting your task.

Printer and Office Devices

A wireless printer is one of the best items to get in your home office, partially because it will allow anyone else who needs a printer to get their task finished without too much interference with your work flow.

Phones and Headsets

If phone calls are any major portion of your work day, then getting a wireless headset will make work a little more sanity friendly. Getting up to stretch your legs in the middle of a phone call may also give you a hidden opportunity for increase fitness!

Webcams and Microphones

Do you do video conferencing? Use a VOIP program? If so, you’ll get tons out of wireless webcams and mics, due to the simplicity of installation and how easy it makes your desk organization.

Remember, that any other devices that access the internet, including mobile phones, tablets, and other computers, can also become a part of your home office wireless network!

Bluetooth, first introduced by Ericcson in 1994, has seen growing popularity in recent years. The integration of computers, stand alone devices, cellular handsets, and far more, grants a greater ability to integrate than ever before. Bluetooth is one of the few technologies that successfully stands toe-to-toe with wireless internet, partially because the technology provides many personal and professional applications.

Bluetooth technology was popularized largely thanks to Bluetooth headsets. These allow for a completely hands-free connection between a cellular device and your headset. As the ideas became more popular, Bluetooth technologies were applied to computer and internet technologies. Since Bluetooth cellular phones were already equipped with the needed hardware, the first creative advances were in synchronizing phones and computers. This provided advantages in the rate of transfer, ease of setup, and took less bandwidth than a standard wireless network.

Once it was clear that computers could effectively communicate at a high rate of speed with Bluetooth devices, developers in a number of computer related fields began to take hold of the hardware, leading to a new world of possibilities. The most common seen in practical use today are direct communication devices like Bluetooth keyboards and mice. Bluetooth technologies have also seen success with printers and other office solutions, however. Computers equipped with Bluetooth can also communicate with each other, enabling Ethernet bridging, advanced wireless networking, and dial-up conenctions via data enabled handheld devices, primarily on cellular networks.

With new developers familiarizing themselves with the technology, it’s not surprising that other creative technologies have hit the market. Items that were previously based on serial or infrared communication, such as medical equipment, traffic controllers, hi-tech remotes, and more, all use Bluetooth. New video gaming is also centered around Bluetooth, at least as far as Wii, PS3, and PSP Go edition controllers are concerned.

While it may have taken Bluetooth a while to really hit the mainstream, this innovative medium has exploded in recent years. Most cellular devices currently come with Bluetooth equipped, computers frequently have it by default, and more outside devices use it. In brief: Bluetooth is here to stay.

With the vast majority of United States citizens having internet access, partially thanks to recent advancements in Satellite and Wireless internet technologies, it should be obvious that the web has vast appeal. You may already know exactly what you want the internet for (and shame on you!), but you should consider some other great activities on the web.

#5: Getting a New Job

The internet is an amazing resource for finding a job. With sites like Monster, Jobs.com, and even Craigslist, you can easily find more job opportunities in your area than ever before. The internet’s uses for finding a new job extend beyond that as well, though. You can educate yourself on putting together a resume, filling out applications, and acing the interviews, too.

#4: Advanced Chatting

Yes, email is spiffy, and instant messaging with groups like MSN can also be fun, but chatting has evolved. There are many free services, including Skype, Gmail chat with integrated voice and video, and more, all of which will allow you to chat with your friends in ways that strongly resemble what we saw in classic episodes of The Jetsons.

#3: A Free Word Processor

Google is the noble King of the internet world, and they’re also the first group that allowed for high-quality, free, online word processing and spreadsheet creation. You don’t need to download any software, install anything, or store any files. Everything is taken care of online through this completely pro bono service.

#2: Getting an Education

While it may not be as established as physical colleges, which go back a couple thousand years, online Universities are a very viable solution. They tend to be more affordable than physical colleges, provide more degrees and focuses, give you flexibility with your time, and provide a fully accredited and valued degree.

#1: Killing Time

This is the broadest and most common use of the Internet. There are unlimited time sinks on the internet. Some of the best of these are: social networking, online games, reading random Wikipedia topics, getting addicted to eBay, starting your own website or blog, and goofing off on Google Earth.

It’s hard to throw a stick these days without hitting something that’s wireless. Whether it’s cellular phones, wireless printers, computers, routers, or one of a thousand other things, the truth is that most Americans own several completely wireless devices. The wireless internet war, thus far, has been fought mostly between hardware companies providing routers, as well as internet service providers trying to prove that they have the best wireless possibilities around. Now, a new competitor has entered the hardware and service arena: cell phone providers.

Cell phone companies initially offered the internet connection for phones through their data network, but realizing the lucrative possibilities, moved into offering it for computers as well. The problem with this move is that the internet that was being provided was as slow as slow – almost as bad as dial-up, even. It has been evolving at a rapid pace over the last few years, progressing to what is known as 3G. 3G, which allows for transfer speeds that are substantially higher than dial-up, but substantially lower than most broadband services, became the first subscription based fully mobile wireless that saw true success. Still, it didn’t make much of a dent in a marketplace that was so fully owned by Broadband companies.

Enter 4G. As of the 2009 release of 4G Sprint wireless access cards, followed by the 2010 release of Sprint’s first 4G phone, titled the Evo, the wireless world is changing yet again. The speeds of cellular wireless access have quintupled, allowing for rates of transfer that are similar to current broadband connections. Wireless access cards or enabled 4G devices allow for computers, phones, and any other connected devices to get in touch with the internet from anywhere that is set up for 4G.

There are still drawbacks within 4G networks. They may be cheaper than Broadband, and just as fast, but they require expensive software, and only work in select areas where 4G cell sites have been installed. While this advance indicates a paradigm shift on the horizon, it will still be several years before cellular access is fully competitive with broadband.

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