Microsoft’s Xbox One Introduces Impressive Technology by Andrea Eldridge Microsoft today announced the release of the newest version of the flagship video game console, the Xbox. The new version is christened the Xbox One, and it boasts the usual regimen of hardware upgrades along with a fair measure of new features that send the game back [...]
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Andrea Eldridge is CEO and co-founder of Nerds On Call, an on-site computer and electronics repair service for homes and businesses. Andrea established the company with her husband, Ryan, from a...Read More »
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The Next Xbox: Xbox One Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 -
Get the Most out of Travel Booking Websites Monday, May 20th, 2013Tips for Using Travel Booking Websites by Andrea Eldridge Hopefully you’ve set aside time this summer for a nice vacation in between summer school and the kids’ band camp. Many of us have already started perusing various travel sites, on the lookout for the perfect get-away. How do you know you’re getting the best deal on [...]
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Choose a Monitor Part 3: Touch-Screen Monitors Thursday, May 16th, 2013Is the Touch-Screen Monitor Age Here? by Andrea Eldridge In this, the last of my three-part series on choosing the right computer monitor, we get to the fun part: touch-screen and 3-D technology. Is it worth paying more to get your hands on the newest technology? Touch-screen technology is everywhere — from mobile devices to kids’ [...]
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Google IO Conference Keynote Rolls out Amazing New Features Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Google IO Conference Keynote Speech Reveals Amazing Tech by Andrea Eldridge Remember watching Star Trek, where the crew members could just speak to their computer and it would instantly know what they were referring to and provide them with that information? Well, nerds are ahead of schedule on developing that computer, and they work at [...]
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Summer Travel Websites: Save Precious Vacation Time Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Summer Travel Websites for Saving You Time by Andrea Eldridge Summer vacations hold a special appeal to me, harking back to the excitement heralded by the final bell on the last day of the school year, so many years ago. But now that I’m grown up and have to do the leg-work to plan the [...]
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Sharing a Computer: How to Live in Harmony Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Sharing a Computer and Retaining your Sanity by Andrea Eldridge Sharing a computer can be tricky. Whether it’s the kids vying for screen time or summer house guests looking to check their email, following some easy tips can save your sanity. First, create separate user accounts for each family member and one for “Guest.” This [...]
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Cyberbullying Infographic: The Truth About Online Bullying Thursday, May 9th, 2013Cyberbullying Infographic: Online Bullying by the Numbers We’ve covered cyberbullying in previous articles, but it can be difficult to slog through technical talk on the subject. Here are some numbers and facts that make the subject easy to comprehend, as hard as it may be to understand. Learn what you can do to protect your [...]
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Helping Mom Out With Mother’s Day Tech Monday, May 6th, 2013Help Mom With Mother’s Day Tech The best Mother’s Day gifts are often those that don’t come wrapped with a pretty bow. It’s great when you’re able to buy Mom the latest new gadget, but she may not know the first thing about setting it up or operating it. What better way to show Mom [...]
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The Best Way to Choose a Computer Monitor Part 2 Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Choose a Computer Monitor to Fit Your Needs – Part 2 While your monitor has a huge impact on your computing experience, the multitude of performance indicators can be confusing. Last week I reviewed some of the primary factors that you should consider when shopping for a new display, including screen size, components effecting clarity [...]
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Facebook Home Initially Disappointing; Will Evolve Tuesday, April 30th, 2013Facebook Home In Early Stages Facebook recently released a new kind of app called Facebook Home, and the reviews are lackluster so far. But if the tech giant’s history proves to be any indicator of long-term success, this is just the beginning of a long relationship with the software. Facebook Home, launched April 12, 2013, [...]
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