Category: Computers and Internet
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A practical approach to bitcoin for regular people
Today I set up an account on Coinbase so that I can conduct transactions in bitcoin. If you don’t know what either of those terms means, there is probably no point in continuing to read further. But if you are aware of bitcoin and might have been wondering whether “regular people” should be involved, this…
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Review of my data backup plan: everyone should have one!
Everyone should have a data backup plan with built-in redundancy that anticipates human error and known risks. Those who do not, it seems to me, always eventually wind up losing data. I’ve lost important data over the years including legal and financial records and family digital photos so I feel like I’ve learned the hard…
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LinkedIn premium still a lackluster offer
LinkedIn premium continues to lack a motivator for users. After determining that Inmail doesn’t work and knowing the details of those who view my profile hasn’t turned in any additional value, the basic account seems to hold virtually 100% of the value of LinkedIn service. I suspect eventually they will find a benefit to…
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Enom central price increase
This is a reprint of an email received from enom central announcing a Web site registration renewal price increase from $15 to $39.95 per domain: Valued Customer, This is a follow up to the notification sent on 10/19/2011. In July 2011, eNomCentral was notified by VeriSign that it plans to raise the cost…
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Simple and Basic PC Care Tips
Our household had a lot of time-consuming PC problems this past month. Everone who has a PC should take these five basic precautions and parents have to do it for their kids’ machines or face dealing with the consequences: 1. Have an up-to-date anti-virus system. ESET has been flawlesshas been flawless system. ESET has been…