Technology and Gadgets Blog

I know everyone has been on youtube at least once in their time on the internet.  I’m also sure that everyone knows how hard it can be to find some of the greatest youtube movies on the site.  The good thing is that there is a site that allows you to see the top rated youtube videos in one place.  Topyoutubevideos is the resource that every youtube junky has been looking for.  It has some of the top rated clips from the day and puts it right in your face to see.  It ranges from serious clips to funny video clips, topyoutubevideos.com has it all.  So instead of browsing all of Youtube, why don’t you go to topyoutubevideos.com and download youtube videos.

There is not one person that has not come across spyware that has infected their computer at one point. Its time to take back your computer from the people trying infect it with spyware. You can get spyware from almost anywhere on the internet and it will really ruin your fun that you might be having on the internet. Webroot Software has created Spy Sweeper. This award winning software allows users to surf the net and download what they choose without worrying about the consequences. Not only has this software won awards for its quality but Spy sweeper is the most award winning anti-spyware software that is available. Spy sweeper can keep your computer safe and will provide you some of the best support. This software package is very cost effective compared to other anti-spyware that are available in the market. So if you are looking for great anti-spyware software, then check out Webroot Software’s Spy sweeper to keep your computer safe.

Now a days, everything with sweet technology runs off of batteries. Small, medium, and large batteries make up most of the gadgets that we all have in our lives. I have found that the biggest problem with these batteries is that it can be hard to find replacements. Not only is it hard to find the replacements, but what about at a good price. I know when laptop batteries die, it can be hard to find a replacement, and most are more expensive than buying a desktop. Well this was the case until I stumbled upon this battery website that has a huge selection of batteries for all your gadgets at a great price. Lowcostbatteries.com has a great selection of all the different kinds of batteries for any electronic device. From watch batteries to laptop, they have all the sizes you need to keep your electronics running. After seeing their pricing, I know I will be getting my batteries from here. If you want a great place to get batteries of any kind, check out www.lowcostbatteries.com. I can tell you that this is where I will be purchasing my laptop battery and some digital camera batteries for some of the many cameras that I have.

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As our jobs get tougher, our lives get a little more hectic. I do not know about you, but it has been time to upgrade from the old pen and paper time management system. There may be some of you that still use Outlook to manage your time, but how can you indicate priorities and more important tasks with these old systems? Well, how about upgrading your time management system with a new software package that will help anyone with a busy schedule!

There is a great software package out there that was created by Effexis software. They have finally brought the time management systems out of the stone age and allow users to prioritize their schedules. This software has so many features that it will be hard for any other software to compare. The best part is that you can get a free trial for 30 days to test out the software to see if it will meet your needs. So if you are in the market for a quality time management system, check out Achieve Planner time management software.

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Everyone here has probably been on the many comparison shopping websites out there trying to find the right product at the best price.  Yeah comparison shopping websites are good for everyone because it helps find some of the best deals on the internet, but what else do they do?  Nothing really!  This has been the case until now.  Airmileshops is on the leading edge of comparison shopping allowing the user to gain a little more from shopping.  Airmilesshops.ca allows you to earn air miles for every purchase at the shops that they support.  For every $20 that you spend on the stores that they have, which include some of the major brand stores, you will earn 1 mile.  But this is not all, if you have a credit card that earns your miles, then you can get double the miles from shopping at this comparison website and using your miles credit card.  This is one of the few sites that actually give back to the consumer from shopping with them.  So if you spend a lot of money online and shop for many products then check out www.airmilesshops.ca to earn some miles while you shop.  This website supports US dollars and Canadian dollars.  Happy shopping everyone!

If you have ever found yourself looking for a good lighting solution company then you need to check out Businesslights.com. Not only do they carry the light bulbs for lighting systems, but they have all the light systems necessary for energy and maintenance efficiency. One of the good things about this company is that they provide all the necessary contact information for the owners. This is one of the proven techniques to show true ownership and accountability. Anyone can sign up for an account which shows allows you to keep information on file for future purchases. Businesslights.com is one of the leading light and light fixture companies on the web and your lighting system solution. Businesslights carry a wide selection of light bulbs for your needs including metal halide light bulbs. So whenever you are looking for a great light system provider, look to Businesslights.com for your solution.

Here is a company that has come up with a pretty genius solution for information files, such as movies, images, mp3’s and other files. McGrath Info Solution has developed what they call the MIS Specification. This solution is an external text based data file that will give any user more information about a video, audio, or image file. The greatest part about this data file is that you can get it free for non-commercial use and it allows you to get more information about your movies, audio, and image files. You can get info about the plot, or find out where a picture is taken and who is in it. This specification is truly unique and McGrath is trying to make it a universal language. Some of the greatest applications of this solution come with DVD players, media players, and mp3 players. You can make a movie and provide to the end users who is in the movie and where it was filmed just with a few clicks of the mouse. Any user can get artist information and loads of information about an mp3 file if they choose to have it. These features also are able to put into other languages, so this solution can be used in multiple countries. A DVD player will read the MIS file and build a comprehensive list of movies, pictures, songs, etc. This specification is the wave of the future and you can get it free now for non commercial use with some useful information here.

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Courtesy of Consumer Reports.

Costco, long known for having one of the most liberal return policies of any retailer, has tightened the reins for returns on many electronics products,  including HDTVs. As a result of the new policy, which mirrors those already in place for computers, customers will now have only 90 days to return TVs, cameras, camcorders, iPods and other MP3 players, and cell phones.

Until the change, Costco had a open-ended return policy that allowed customers to return most electronics at any time. However, it is believed that the rapid and aggressive price drops on some consumer electronics items, particularly flat-panel TVs, left the company’s liberal return policy open to abuse.

Perhaps in an effort to offset the new, tighter return restrictions, the company has rolled out free technical support for all the items covered by the new policy — plus computers — via Costco Concierge Services, and is extending the manufacturer’s warranty on TVs and computers by two years. Customers purchasing items from either a Costco store or Costco.com can call the toll-free Concierge Services number at 1-866-861-0450 to receive either technical support or warranty service.

I know most of us have shopped online for electronics.  We would like to know where you shopped and what you thought of the whole experience.  Did you like the store?  Was the website nice and easy to work and navigate?  How was the customer service experience?  Did you find what you were looking for and was it shipped to you on time?  Please review your favorite online electronics stores and post your comments here.

You may already know this but it looks like Circuit City is having trouble keeping up the pace!!

Courtesy of The New York Times

“Circuit City Stores said yesterday that it was closing about 70 stores, most of them in Canada, and that its chief merchandising officer, Douglas T. Moore, had left as the company responds to increased pressure in the electronics retail market.

The retailer, which lags its main rival, Best Buy, is revamping operations after facing intense pressure on margins in the flat-panel television category in the third quarter, Philip J. Schoonover, the chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.

Under the new management structure, merchandising, services and marketing will fall under one leader, David L. Mathews, and all of the retail channels — United States stores, international stores and Circuit City Direct — will report to George Clark Jr., executive vice president for multichannel sales.”

I have had many people come and ask about the newest thing on the market….HD Radio.  I have heard a few things about it and have done some research as well.  I would like to know what all of you think about HD radio and the probability of it taking over Satellite Radio.  Is it clearer than regular radio?  How many more channels do you get than regular radio?  It is free to use when you get a receiver that can handle it, but do you get the channels like you can with Satellite Radio?  Let me hear what you have to say about it!

Hello All. This blog was created to provide online shoppers and researchers a way to find the right information about consumer electronics. You can find and post product reviews, informational articles, store reviews, and much more here for everyone. Happy posting!