Andrea

Facebook’s Timeline? Take control now Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
I’ve been dragging my heels about adopting Timeline, the Facebook profile introduced in September. I haven’t wanted to accept that my comfy, familiar profile will soon be gone for good. But there’s no delaying anymore: Facebook announced last week that “over the next few weeks, everyone will get Timeline.” Instead of waiting for Timeline to [...]
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Use Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest to follow the candidates Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Nerds On Call: Getting Political From 24-hour news streams to Facebook rants about hot-button issues, the Internet allows so many voices to shout that it can feel like a lot of noise. Yet it also allows the candidates to present themselves and what they stand for, communicating with constituents in a way that is unparalleled. [...]
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4 Secrets Online Job Hunting Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
How To: Online Job Hunting If you’re one of the millions of Americans looking for work, the Internet can be a key resource, albeit a daunting one. Spend time searching through Monster.com online job listings, and you may even argue that the Internet is counter-productive to your job hunt. However, a discussion paper written in [...]
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Computer Repair: What to buy now that can save you later Friday, April 27th, 2012
Computer repair savings, what to buy now, and what you can pass on. By: Andrea Eldridge CEO and co-founder of Nerds On Call, an on-site computer and laptop repair service company. You don’t have to buy the latest, top-of-the-line option every time you shop for technology. I know I risk being shunned by the nerd community for saying [...]
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The Greatest And Friendliest Recycling Websites Monday, April 9th, 2012
By: Andrea Eldrige. I have a lengthy list of things I should do but don’t get around to, such as cleaning out the garage. A little monetary persuasion pushes me to action. With the approach of Earth Day (April 22) and the fact that I really need to get on with reducing, reusing and recycling, [...]
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How Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Parents of teenage drivers inwardly struggle every time their child gets behind the wheel, hoping that their teen is “doing the right thing,” refraining from speeding and not driving distractedly. Statistics affirm that teens with involved parents are involved in fewer accidents and exhibit overall better driving. Driver’s education provides them with the rules of [...]
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Just Because It’s An Apple, Doesn’t Mean You Should Buy It. Friday, March 30th, 2012
To buy nor not to buy? I didn’t buy a 3rd generation iPad. There, I said it. Some people may suggest that it’s time to strip me of my “nerd” credentials, particularly when I admit that I’ve been underwhelmed by all the “new” Apple gadgets to hit the market in the last year. I intended [...]
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What Else Can A Google Search Do? Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
It’s simple to Google, but it’s not always easy to get it right. We’ve all been frustrated by typing something into the search bar, only to be bombarded with a bunch of junk: pages of search results, filled with Web links from questionable sources. Results that aren’t what you were looking for. Google is unquestionably [...]
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Free Tax Prep Resources Friday, March 9th, 2012
By: Andrea Eldridge April will be here before you know it, and so will that mid-month deadline for filing your tax returns. If you haven’t already tried electronic filing, give it a go. But with so many programs that offer roughly the same service, how’s a tax e-filer to choose? I checked out some popular [...]
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How To Fix A Broken Wireless Network Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
By: Andrea Eldridge. Once you have a wireless network set up in your home or office, it should work seamlessly… about 80% of the time. The remaining 20% will likely cause you to tear your hair out. Before you resign yourself to your Soduku book the next time you can’t get online, here are some basic tips [...]
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