Book Reviews and Money Saving Tips

Andy Groaning from BravoFiles is my guest post for March 30 th .  If you have some old devices for which the Windows 7 is unable to automatically install the driver, then you may use Windows Update site to download the software. Or if it does not help then you can look for the driver on other websites that provide different kind of drivers for free or on some payment. This article will tell you the importance of a driver along with the driver download process for Windows 7 . A lot of computer devices will work correctly only with the help of right drivers. This enables them to communicate properly with the operating system installed on that system. Windows 7 need all kinds of various drivers to be used for each of the device in the system. It is important to ensure that a computer finds and used the best drivers which are fully up to date. Functionality of a Device Driver The basic functionality of Windows 7 device driver is to develop a good communication link betwe...

Kassatex Urbane 6 Piece Towel Set This is another CSN stores review.       They are providing products to review such as luggage, back to school stuff, office supplies, the list is practically endless.   What I like about this outfit is that there is no attempt to direct my writing or influence it.    They provide products to review and they encourage me to go to any one of their more than 200 stores and choose the specific product I want to review.     How cool is that! My most recent order was towels.     I know, how does that fit with Money Saving Tech Tips?    Well, it fits with the money savings part if not the tech part.    CSN made no attempt whatsoever to influence what I chose or how I wrote my review.    To me that speaks quite well for their confidence level in their site, their policies and their products.    Like most guys, the only time I think about a towel...

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VIZIO M190VA-W 19-Inch LED LCD HDTV with Razor LED Backlighting, White Kitchen counter space is always at a premium at our house.   I tracked down this 19” LED LCD TV and mounting bracket at Amazon.    The first thing I liked was I could get it in white.     Look around, that is not as easy as it may sound.    Secondly I have seen many Vizio TVs at friends homes and they have been happy with them. The TV gives a clear, sharp picture with good sound quality.   It is a great size for the kitchen.    I was totally impressed with all of the stations I got without the cable box.   Who knew that my channel 6 Philadelphia station had 5 variations? I have only one complaint and albeit is minor it was still annoying.   The mounting holes for the industry standard VESA mounting kit were slightly skewed.   My best guess is no more than a 1/16 th or 2/16”   but the TV is slightly off kilter.    Before...

I'm a believer in battery backup.   I got this deal from Buy.com this morning.  It is worth mentioning as it includes shipping which can be a bear with something as heavy as a UPS.  So check it out, I did not get any compensation  for posting this.  I just like good deals!  $54.95 including shipping!! APC Back-UPS ES 650VA Desktop - BE650G APC Back-UPS ES Series 650VA 390Watt Battery Backup System Features Backup/Run Time 0.07 Hour 390 W Full Load 0.26 Hour 195 W Half Load Battery Recharge Time 16 Hour Typical Package Contents Back-UPS ES 650VA Desktop USB cable User Manual Product Type Standby UPS ...

The season of silliness seems to be upon us. Every Billy Bob and Reginald “I went to Harvard so I’m special” blithering idiot is declaring their candidacy for President. Apparently the main criterion for a Presidential candidate is the ability to shoot off your mouth at the least provocation. It doesn’t matter which party affiliation is ranting, it seems they feel their animal symbols are best served by speaking from the nether regions rather than the donkey/elephants’ mouth. There is a disturbing amount of noxious gas already being propagated. Dirt, Smear and Innuendo seems to be the law firm vetting the “candidates” verbiage. Our President (meaning our, the entire nations, including the Nabobs of Nuttiness) is not perfect. He is however the President and even if you disagree with his policies it is important to remember that the office, in and of it self deserves respect. I personally think you have to be some what demented to want the office. No matter what you say, no matter whe...

After lamenting my installation of ie9 the other day, I was trying to do an update to one of my other blogs in FireFox. After several frustrating attempts, I opened ie9 and went into Blogger and the update went as smooth as could be.  After having been in the computer business of over 25 years and using computers  for 31 years you would think I would be resigned to the continued incompatibilities. Sadly I'm not. I guess if I was a programmer I could do something about it, but I am not. So instead all I can do is complain.  This pic has nothing to do with my post except, I love the TV show and well..let's leave it at that. Speaking of which, the abysmal Call of Duty, World at War that I was patching, crashed my system beyond recovery on the 5th of 7 patches. I'm leaving it sit for awhile so the steam can vent from the room. Luckily no one from Activision was nearby or my frustration could have ended with me incarcerated. What kind of idiots produce a computer video ...

Gasoline prices are soaring, again. We are told that the supply has not been interrupted and that supply is just fine. We are also told that fear and anxiety is driving the price up. Is it possible that fear and anxiety might also be known as oil companies and profiteers. If there has been no decrease in available supply one has to wonder why the oil companies are raising the prices. Fear and anxiety can’t tell the gas stations to raise their price but oil company executives certainly can. Is there any benefit to the American public by raising oil prices? Is there any benefit to the oil company’s bottom line by raising prices, gouging the public and benefiting from the anguish of the consumer who must choose between filling the tank or buying milk for the kids? Sure, more profit in off shore bank accounts and record profits must negate the negative impact on economic recovery. Why else would otherwise normal human beings inflict such economic pain on their fellow Americans? Some clai...

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According to EPA estimates, heating and air conditioning accounts for anywhere from 43% to 60% of the average monthly electricity bill – by far the largest chunk in comparison to any other appliance. Since we dedicate so much energy (and hence money) to heating and cooling our homes, it is vital to make sure that this treated air stays inside the building. One effective way to do this is through home insulation.  DOE Link The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that only 20% of homes built before 1980 have proper insulation. Cracks or gaps in walls, corners, floors, or roofs, as well as insulation that is too thin, can all allow heated or cooled air to leak out of the home. The attic is a particular culprit when it comes to wasting energy. The DOE recommends that attic insulation in all regions of the U.S. have an R-value of at least R-30, ranging up to R-60. The specific thickness of insulation you need will depend on climate and building design. ...

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I’m hosting a giveaway for three free copies of The Dawn Country . The book is written by People of the Longhouse, bestselling authors and archeologists Kathleen O’Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear. The Dawn Country is the second book in their newest series. The Dawn Country is the Gears’ 50th published novel. They are famous for the Forbidden Borders series, Requiem for Conqueror, Relic of Empire and Counter Measures . In addition Star Strike, The Artifact and The Spider Series, The Warriors of Spider, The Way of the Spider and Web of Spider are among my favorite books. Go to Azure Dwarf to enter. It’s a super easy contest.