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Email During Dinner
Many people consider it rude to take cell phone calls at a restaurant, but do the same rules apply for using a Blackberry to read and respond to e-mails during dinner? [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-26-08.mp3[/podcast]
Internet Over Sex?
Harris Interactive completed a survey inquiring if people would rather give up sex or the internet. Surprisingly many women and men would rather give up sex (and TV) instead of the internet....
Sales of Flat Panels Will Drop Next Year
Alex describes how the sales of flat panel HDTVs are predicted to drop next year. Sales will be dropping because of the slowing economy and the fact that many people who want an HDTV already have one....
Never Pay Full Price for a Hotel Room
Alex suggests that there is never a reason to spend full price to stay at a business hotel. Priceline.com allows you to name your own price for your hotel stay. For best results try to book your hotel as close to when you need it and stay around an airport....
Alex’s Process for Shopping
When the Technology Tailor is looking to purchase a big ticket tech item he follows this process. He reads about the product on consumerreports.com, he reads user reviews on amazon.com, then checks to see if there are any super deals on the product at dealnews.com....
Beware Apple and Google
Both Apple and Google need to be careful to not spread beyond their core strengths. Getting into too many things can lead to problems, just ask Microsoft. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-19-08.mp3[/podcast]
Alternate Online Universe
Second Life is an online universe where you can create a cartoon like version of yourself called an Avatar. In this animated world you can interact with other avatars and live an alternate life. Secondlife.com....
Little Video Gaming System that Could
In November Nintendo sold 2 million Wii video game consoles compared to 378,000 Sony PlayStation 3 units sold. Once you play the Wii you will understand why it is so popular. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-17-08.mp3[/podcast]
Personal It Support for You
If you have technical problems that you cannot resolve yourself, support.com is an IT company that can help you remotely. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-16-08.mp3[/podcast]
Never Touch Your Holiday Cards
Cardstore.com makes sending holiday cards super easy! If you are like Alex and hate addressing, licking, and stamping your holiday cards, you can use this site and never have to touch your cards because this site will do everything for you....