How To Pay A PayPal Invoice
I get this question often at work, ‘How do I pay a PayPal invoice?’ Most people who get a PayPal invoice think they need to have an Account to pay it. That is not the case and in this video I will show you how […]
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Steps To Avoid The Pitfalls of Shopping Online
I love shopping online, much to my lovely wife’s dismay. I am a self-confessed gadget freak– if it plugs in or runs on batteries, I want one. However, I am very cautious when shopping online, dealing only with reputable vendors, and paying only through PayPal–
Coronavirus Impacts PC & Parts Supply
The coronavirus outbreak is causing electronics manufacturers major pain and delays, as suppliers based in China are struggling to keep factories running at full speed The coronavirus pandemic is causing worldwide havoc in every conceivable way, from stock markets plummeting to industries and economies suffering.
Should You Buy Cheap Windows 10 Keys?
Personally, I think Windows 10 license keys are way too expensive and a multi-million-dollar company such as Microsoft could surely afford to sell them for much less money. I guess that’s the price consumers pay for Windows’ domination in the operating system market place. Numerous
How To Pay A PayPal Invoice
In my day job, I send out PayPal invoices all the time to clients. This is very convenient, especially when we need payment from a client who lives in another country. I was surprised by how much email I receive from customers that don’t know
Mental Health In The Digital Age
When thinking of an article to write for the week I go through a brainstorming process that resembles a category 5 hurricane. It’s a whirlwind of ideas smashing against one another, a rapid stream of thought going 180 miles an hour and in the end,
This Christmas Buy A PC Or Electronic Gift
Make This Christmas An Electronic Christmas While that statement might read like an ad slogan for several PC manufacturers, companies that assemble electronics in the USA, like TV manufacturers or even smartphone companies gearing up new products to comply with the much anticipated 5G networks,
The Dangers Of Online Shopping!
I just love shopping online. I can sit back in the comfort of my own little den, no trudging around, it’s just all so easy. And then, at the end, the package is delivered right to your door. What’s not to like? Mind you, I
Windows 10 Automatic Updates Does It Again!
First off, I must apologize for my extended absence. Unfortunately, I’ve been crook (Australian term for unwell). Nothing too serious, just enough to keep me far from 100%. I’m into my 70s now so I guess nothing more or less than one should expect. My
2K Monitors – What You Need to Know
The Utter Confusion of 2K Monitors I’ve recently been looking at buying a new 2K monitor. For those not in the know, 2K equates to a maximum resolution of 2560×1440 as opposed to HD’s standard 1920×1080. There’s nothing wrong with my current Asus PA248Q which
FTC Takes Action Against ASUS for Insecure Routers
On February 23rd, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission settled with Taiwan-based ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. over the marketing of its routers which put hundreds of thousands of consumer’s home networks at risk. The complaint included charges the ASUS routers featured insecure “cloud” services which led to
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Tech Support: Guidelines for a Less Stressful Experience
Okay, so you need help with your electronic device… you would rather have your toe nails ripped off, or a root canal with no anesthesia. For some folks, talking to tech support is just as bad of an experience. Either you get someone you can’t
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A Simple Solution to Piracy?
Per capita, Australians are the biggest downloaders of pirated material in the world As the Australian government moves ever closer to enacting legislation aimed at preventing, or at least slowing the downloading of pirated material, a new study by consumer advocacy group Choice has come
Australian Court Case to End Online Piracy?
As if pirates haven’t received enough bad press recently, a court in Australia has ruled that ISPs iiNet, Internode and Dodo amongst others, must hand over the details of customers who have illegally downloaded Dallas Buyers Club by using Bit Torrent. In what is