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Buying a new Multipurpose Color Inkjet Printer

My review of the Epson WorkForce 845 All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer which replaced my aging Kodak ESP 7 All-in-One Printer.

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Best Mac Keyboard I’ve Ever Used

I’ve tried just about every Mac keyboard over the last 25 years — searching for the best combination of features and feel for touch typing. After only two days of use, I know I’ve found the best so far: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac.

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How I use my iPhone’s camera with a tripod and remote shutter release

Which pocket digital camera is the best? That’s easy: the one you have with you. My personal choice is an iPhone 4S because I always carry it with me. And if I want to ensure a steady shot, I use a tripod and remote shutter release. This is how I set it up.

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Alert Social Media, But Bad Follow-Up by Holiday Inn Arlington

My check-in at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston brought unwelcome news. Because of Hurricane Irene two weeks before, the hotel needed work on their electrical system the next day — with the power off in the hotel from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on a Saturday! The hotel made no attempt to contact me before I showed up. They made it worse by fumbling the customer service follow up.

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iPhone 3GS Resale Value Changed My iPhone 4S Order

Since my iPhone 3GS held its resale value so well, I decided to spend a little more on the new iPhone 4S, since I expect it to hold its value in the future.

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10 Mac OS X Lion Installation Tips After 10 Days of Use

I installed Mac OS X Lion the day it was released. These are my top 10 ten installation tips after my first 10 days of use.

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How I Selected the Right GPS Unit Without Spending Too Much

I decided to purchase a portable GPS unit for my son to use in his car. I’ve had experience with both Garmin and TomTom portables and I quickly narrowed it down to those two manufacturers. My four-year-old Mercury Mariner has a built-in GPS navigation system. It works well, and I’m generally quite satisfied with its [...]

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Chromebooks Will Most Likely Flop

Google’s Chromebook computers will be available June 15. Here’s why I think they’ll flop and won’t even be around a year from now.

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