Shake that Thing

I’ve been wanting to buy one of those shake LED flashlights for a long time now but I never remember it when I’m out shopping. It seems like whenever I actually need a flashlight the batteries are dead or dying or the bulbs burn out. I have horrible luck that way. These flashlights look awesome though, they don’t need batteries, the LED lights are never supposed to burn out and all you have to do is shake it for a minute to get a half hour of light. They’ve been featured in O at Home magazine and are available to buy online from ecogeekliving.com. Save the environment, save some battery money and save my sanity by having a reliable, easy to use flashlight that never truly dies.

Traveling With Your Phone

I used to have to rent a mobile phone whenever I am in another country because those days we didn’t have unlocked phone like now.  It was awfully expensive to rent and then pay charges according .. to the rate of that mobile services.. luckily the company paid for it… else I would be in debt by now.

We Are A Computer Store..!

Yes.. the things the customer/s asked sometimes.. does make you wonder. Some comes in and asked you .. “do you sell computers..??” some asked .. “do you fix computers?” or some asked .. “do you carry usb flash drive?” What’s most bizarre is having someone try and sell you some old crappy ram from 20 years ago for a few bucks. Rams that we don’t even want, ready for the dumpsters. The JOYS of owning your own store.

Laptop Batteries

Many customers of ours come in often to ask about laptop batteries and you and I know that there are just too many in the market to carry all of them and have them in stock. Therefore, we recommend that they check out NewBatteries.com for they offer just about any kind of laptop batteries you need.

Prices are reasonable and even if you don’t need one immediately, I can assure you that getting a back up one is a must. Or if you know of someone who is using the laptop constantly, a back up laptop battery may just be the gift he/she would definitely appreciate. Plus they do have camcorder batteries, cellphone batteries and more. I know where to send my mother-in-law for her cordless phone batteries from now on.

Cell Phone & Mobiles

Some people are very apprehensive about buying electronic things such as an iPhone online but not us because we’ve done it for years and years. And yes.. we do run into a snag once in a while.. but never anything that wasn’t being rectified immediately. Some people like the feel of the “real” thing before buying.. but we do our research online before buying. But most importantly, you have to find a reputable online dealer for whatever you are buying online. Shopping with confidence is the one thing consumers like you and I wants first.

And if you are looking for cell phones like a BlackBerry Phone, mobiles or PDAs.. PureMobile is a leading online retailer of mobile devices in North America and the United Kingdom. Not only do they strive to give customer satisfaction to all their customer/s, their competitive pricing and innovative services are highly commendable. They carry the latest mobile devices and OEM accessories from all leading brands. The shipping is fast, you get to do your own online tracking, and never have to pay for custom and duty fees. With a 10 days return policy, you have absolutely no worry whatsoever, if your goods are defective or if it is not the one you want.

What’s great about buying from PureMobile is that there is no contract involved… like what the phone companies make you sign, some as much as a 3 yrs contract. And when you buy an Unlocked Cell Phone you know that you can use any SIM card and any GSM service provider. What i also liked alot about PureMobile is the Live Help from Monday to Friday and you can pay through PayPal which is very convenient, especially for those who are not comfortable using their credit cards online. The selection is aplenty and navigating the site is really hassle free and easy, and don’t forget to get your extended warranty all online.

Long-Winded Phone Calls

It irks the hell outta me.. when i get a phone call from a customer wanting to sell something.. and then listing out every game they have.. and wanting to know if you would buy them.. without seeing them.. and how much you would pay for it. And even after explaining to them.. that we have to see what they have. .and the condition.. they go off ranting.. of another product or 10 other items.. that they want to know if we would buy from them.. and how much. Arrrrghhhhhhh..!!!! Buddy..!! i have no time..!!!

Registry Cleaner Software

Being an owner by association to a computer business of the spouse actually allows me to see how many people do not know how to do simple housekeeping on their computer. A lot of customers complain that their computers are full of spyware and run really slow and that even booting up the computer takes more than 2 minutes. Sure doesn’t sounds right even to a non-techie like I.

For folks like I who are not so technically inclined, Registry Cleaner Software is definitely a great help. First of all it is very affordable at $29.95 only, this is a one time fee and for the price paid you are actually getting a lot more than with other software that is out there. If you want to optimize your Windows this software will help you do just that. With 23 different tools that allow you to keep your computer error free and running smoothly it is not only awesome but definitely stress free.

The software is easy to use and it automatically cleans your Windows registry of unwanted data.  Easily get rid of leftover traces of software that are left behind after you’ve already uninstalled. Detect and remove unneeded history data and most recently used list that contain sensitive information about you and your computer usage. It also helps locate and delete unneeded files, including those temp and duplicate files.

So if you are looking to improve the performance of your computer, boost the speed and fix nasty bugs without having to drag your computer to a computer store on a monthly basis, you can do it all on your own in the comfort of your home.  Check out jv16 PowerTool, it supports many languages as well so there’s no excuse for not doing your own housekeeping now.

Car Covers

A good friend of ours, who always goes to Halifax to get me my Chinese food bought a sports car last year. We teased him badly about buying it because of his mid-life crisis. And since he moved to his new house which doesn’t have enough garage space, we had suggested some car covers for his other 2 cars a SUV and Ford, so that he can put his sports car into the garage instead, afterall it is way cheaper than to look for another garage to park his car during the winter. Get the protection your car need with specialty fabrics without costing an arm and a leg.

Computer & Accessories

Computer Rams are also known as computer memory and they come in different types. Often customers would come into our store .. and ask to buy rams and when you ask them what type of ram they need.. they don’t have a clue. The most common ones are DDR-Rams .. and these are used for newer computers.. and the SDRAMs are meant for older computers. And yes they are different… they have different amount of pins on the rams. Buying the wrong type of ram that is not compatible with your computer can be a disaster. So when you ask for more memories to be put ito your computer, make sure you find out what type of rams you need first.

Anti-Spam Protection

If you have a blog, a webpage or even an email address, I am sure you’ve come across massive amounts of unwanted comments or emails. As an owner by association of a computer store, we see many of our customers coming in frustrated, complaining about being hit by these large amounts of spyware and spam. The amount of time required to clean up those comments and files is so tedious that sometimes you just want to give up.

Not many people know that this is typically the work of Spambots, automated programs that actively surf the net and follow links which they record for future use.  Filling the comment section of a blog with unwanted info and dozens of links, they spam folks like you and I.  Annoying to say the least, but if a spambot is unable to read the HTML code, then the bot simply moves on and leaves that page alone.

Our customers ask us all the time what they can do to avoid being spammed..? Now I can introduce anti-spam protection utility for web forms to them, this is a utility for Windows that converts any HTML code into a script tag with JavaScript enclosed within it. So when displayed in a web browser like IE, the JavaScript will expand and decode itself into original HTML code which the browser can then display it as it was meant to be seen. No one needs to know about the protection and you will never be frustrated by this easy to use method of fighting against spambots.

I assure you it is easy to use even for someone who is technically challenged. All one has to do is load the source HTML code and press the “Protect” button and in less than a second you can take out the code, which is protected and ready to be inserted into a webpage. Protect any part of the HTML code from different threats, even against plagiarism. Awesome, no more headaches, no more spending hours cleaning up the comment page/emails, and all at a very affordable price too. Buy direct from their online store and never be plagued again by another spambot, definitely a small price to pay for all the time you’ll save.

Razer Barracuda AC-1 7.1 Gaming Sound Card

Razer Barracuda AC-1 7.1 Gaming Sound Card 24BIT 192KHZ DDL PRO-LOGIC S/PDIF IN/OUT PCI

At only $99.00, who can resist this..?? The Razer Barracudaâ„¢ AC-1 Gaming Audio Card delivers optimized audio signals directly from the computer game to the gamer, creating the most realistic gaming environment. It features proprietary Razer audio technologies including the patent pending Razer Enhanced Sonic Perceptionâ„¢ architecture to allow gamers to pinpoint the exact location of enemies more accurately than before.

This Valentine’s Day.. why not consider getting this for the man..??  afterall, if he is a gamer, he is gonna love you .. for it..!  Awesome gift.. and sure to get lots of massages and brownie points outta it.

Setting Up The New Store

With the new location and smaller retail space, one has got to maximize the space to fully utilize every inch in the store. With so many previously used tv on hand, I had suggested that PB use some tv mount to display them, that way, those tv doesn’t have to sit on the floor and take up space.

iPhone Canada

Well.. it is about time the iPhone is here in Canada..! how can the UK counterpart have it earlier than us. Touted by Times as being the Invention of the Year 2007, this is one gadget that everyone is waiting for and a must have. Even a non-geeky gal like I wants a iPhone..! I don’t care how much it cost.. I just want this wonderful machine.

Not only is it a phone, it has internet access, a camera phone, a portable media player, that has text messaging, visual voicemail, email, web browsing, a good size virtual keyboard and is a GSM phone that is internationally capable, plus you can even watch a video on it. Beautiful graphics and crisp picture, simple to use and easy to find what you need on the iPhone. Fully interactive browser is awesome and absolutely cool.

I have been keeping my fingers crossed since September last year.. and hope that both Rogers Canada and Apple would get their act together. . so that the Canadians can get to use this wonderful gadget. iPhone Canada is HERE..!! Are you getting it..?? while horses will not be able to stop me once it hits the shelves.

Photoshop Brushes

A place where artists to download and vote for the best custom Photoshop Brushes and photoshop patterns on the internet.  Everyone knows that a good designer needs different kind of brushes to be use within photoshop, whether it is a techno swirl or some grunge effect. If you are looking for great creative patterns .. on the internet, well this site is updated daily with new brushes for photoshop. Submit your own if you like and know that only the best is accepted on this site. All patterns are really cool, you’ll have to check it out yourself.

Beer Game

The man and his buddies sure knows all about getting more drinks than they should. They even suggested that we should get a beer pong table so that they can have a real drinking game. If you don’t know by now, this game requires the players to throw ping pong ball across a table with the intent of landing the ball in one of the several cups of bear on the other end.  When a ball lands in a cup, the other team has to drink the beer in the cup.  Yes..! fun stuff.

Saving Space With Home Furnishing

Living in a small house with a toddler who have like 20 boxes of toys sure isn’t fun. Maximizing space in all rooms is very important to us. Plus of course keeping the plasma tv out of the toddler’s reach can be a chore. Plasma lift must be made for that in mind, not only does it save space, the toddler can get to the plasma tv.. nor do we need to worry about the plasma tv falling on the kid while we are cooking or doing some other chores. Storage and space saving and for safety reasons, 3 - 1 solution.

Traveling Light

Many businessmen and executives carry their laptop/notebook with them wherever they might be traveling, be it business or vacation. But for some, who are on vacation with their families, who already have lots of luggages, may forgo bringing their workstation with them. Therefore, we’ve had many request from tourist for laptop rental when the need arises for them to work during their holiday. Unfortunately, for us, the demand it is not alot, therefore, investing on a few laptops to rent out may not be feasible to our business.

Games, Games, Games

Being owner by association of a computer store actually makes me realized that there are lots of people out there who loves playing computer games. Whether they are young or old, games seems to be a huge part of this town. I don’t know if it is because the winter is long here.. or if it is because there really isn’t much going on in this small town of ours. Even my in-laws are very much into casual games.

But there are just too many games out there.. and always new games coming out all the time, at ChocoSnow.com you get a chance to download the games for trial run before buying them. By joining the game club, it allows you to purchase game at a 65% discount of its regular price and you also get to receive early access to all new games and live support. Choose from 3 custom game packages with various discounts.

Boasting of a new game everyday, they are the leader in the casual games industry, giving each members the world’s best games and gaming experiences. They have hundreds of games for you to choose from and i’m pretty sure, you may just find the one you had been looking for .. for years. If gaming is your things, this easy to navigate site is just for you. Have them keep you company till the sun comes out and the wind stop blowing.

Shipping Software

A free 14 days TrueShip - Shipping Software for Mac Users to test and try out. It is more than a shipping software for it gives you the tools to import, organize and route your order information. It creates shipping labels instantly and even produces all in one form for enterprise level efficiency with auto email confirmation and tracking your packages with ease and accuracy. It’s designed to be compatible and supports most of the shopping carts that one can find online and automatically updates and imports orders from Yahoo, Monster Commerce, PayPal, NetSuite, Beanbasket and ShopSite among others. Very user friendly and hands on and you will be ready to ship within minutes.

Previously Owned IT

Previously owned or previously used items are very common in this part of the world. It is amazing how much one can save when you purchase a used item/equipment. They work just as good if not better than a new one, and the only reason why some trade in their older electronic equipments are because they are either upgrading or just decided to get a whole new system and there are certain parts that are still good .. but they don’t need it no more. Just like used cisco equipment, that can cost quite abit but if you buy a pre-owned one, you can save up to 90% compared to a new one. Some people’s perception about used stuff must change with the times, because previously owned items are an awesome deal.

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