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Top 5 Best E-Reader Devices of 2012 – Comparison

{ Posted on Apr 11 2012 by Sandra Parker }
Are you on the fence about getting an e-reader? There is no time like the present. There are more devices available today than ever before, though only two manufacturers really stand out in terms of quality versus affordability: the Amazon Kindle ...Read More »

How to Create Strong Passwords and Prevent Hacking & Phishing Scams

{ Posted on Apr 10 2012 by Emily Guy Birken }
Years ago, when online shopping first became a popular way to do business, I remember being one of the many cynics who thought it would never catch on. I was certain that most people would be wary of giving websites ...Read More »

Top 5 Best Wireless Routers of 2012

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by Sandra Parker }
With all the wireless capable devices available, you simply have no option but to go wireless by adding a router to your home network. The wireless router is arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever buy ...Read More »

Biotech Stocks: How to Invest in the Buyout Binge

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by William Patalon III }
Big drugmakers are scrambling. Right now, some of their most-lucrative blockbuster drugs are coming "off patent" - meaning they face the loss of $170 billion in annual sales. But I'm going to ...Read More »

New Lumia 900 Smartphone to Breathe Life into Nokia (NYSE: NOK)

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by David Zeiler }
After a rocky couple of years, Nokia Corp. (NYSE ADR: NOK) has a plan for a comeback, and it starts with the release of the new Lumia 900 smartphone. The Lumia 900, which went on sale in the United States ...Read More »

What Is Cloud Computing and How Does It Work? – Definition & Overview

{ Posted on Apr 05 2012 by Isabel Eva Bohrer }
From floppy disks to CDs to USB flash drives, file saving and sharing has undergone a significant evolution over the past decades. The devices to share files are becoming smaller and have higher capacities, increasingly destined to serve an on-the-go ...Read More »

Top 5 Best MP3 Music Players Under $100

{ Posted on Apr 04 2012 by Sandra Parker }
Long gone are the days when your only choices for portable digital music devices were limited to iPods and a select few competitors. Also gone are the days when you could expect to pay $200 or far more for a good ...Read More »

Why Google Android Can’t Compete With Apple’s iPhone

{ Posted on Apr 04 2012 by David Zeiler }
There's an inherent flaw in Google Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android operating system. The flaw isn't a technical glitch. In fact, most agree that Google's Android is a first-rate mobile operating system that has gotten better ...Read More »

Top 5 Best Video Game Consoles of 2012

{ Posted on Apr 03 2012 by Sandra Parker }
Gaming systems have come a long way since the days of Pong and the Atari 2600. The graphics are high–definition (practically photo-quality), the processor speeds create smooth, realistic animation, and the controls require the dexterity of a contortionist to access ...Read More »

Top 5 Best Desktop Computers of 2012

{ Posted on Apr 02 2012 by Sandra Parker }
Desktop computers may seem passe, but for some people, there is just no substitute for a good desktop. Whether you choose a Mac or a PC, there are some truly exceptional machines out there ready to take on your toughest ...Read More »