Posted on October 16th, 2023 by Joy Schwabach
A reader’s seven year-old iMac refused to power on. Apple couldn’t fix it. “They first tried the power fix, which didn’t work, then tried replacing the logic board,” she said, “which also didn’t work.” To repair it would have cost $900. “I am extremely disgusted,” she said. “I paid more than a thousand dollars for it. I think it should last longer than that. But it is what it is. Now I need a new computer.” Unfortunately, a computer that lasts seven years is par for the course. On average, they last three to eight years. But desktops last longer than laptops because they get better airflow, which reduces heat, the enemy of electronic components. It’s also easier to swap […]
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Posted on December 19th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
Many stores tell you that if you find a lower price somewhere, they’ll match it and give you a rebate on your purchase. But who can keep track of it all? We found a site: Paribus.co that keeps track for you and it’s free.
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Posted on September 15th, 2014 by Joy Schwabach
You don’t have to buy a new tablet or computer to get a good one, any more than you have to buy a brand new car. “Refurbished” machines are items returned to the store or the manufacturer, but they’re not lemons.
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Posted on February 18th, 2014 by Joy Schwabach
Our Amazon Prime membership costs us $79 a year and the price will be going up soon. This gives us free shipping and two-day delivery on almost anything we buy there. We can also get hundreds of free movies (but not the newest ones) streamed to our computers, phones or TVs.
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Posted on August 19th, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
Boundless.com is being sued by textbook publishers for offering cut-rate and cut-down versions online. They cover 21 subjects and all the books are $20, which is quite a bargain compared to $100-200 for many printed textbooks. Here’s how it works: Instead of an actual textbook, Boundless summarizes all of the key information, chapter by chapter into a condensed version about 90 percent shorter. You’ll miss the author’s style, but you’ll get what you need to know, complete with flashcards, quizzes, and reminders. Their own research shows Boundless users study far less than other students and get better results.
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Posted on March 26th, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
Here are two things we learned from the site DealNews.com:
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Posted on March 25th, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
All about “refurbs,” as they’re called -– short for refurbished:
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Posted on March 5th, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
“Passbook” on the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch lets you electronically store boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, and loyalty cards. It’s very high-tech. If you step into a Starbucks, for example, your Starbucks card automatically appears on the phone. Make sure you’ve got the latest operating system: iOS 6. If you have an Android phone, there’s PassWallet. We couldn’t figure it out but maybe you can. Not quite ready for prime time.
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Posted on January 10th, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
SmartphoneTradeIn.com gives you cash for your old smartphone. It’s also a good indicator of what’s popular.
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Posted on December 1st, 2012 by Joy Schwabach
October set a record for iPad trade-ins, according to SellCell.com, a site where you can trade in yours. People are trading in the third generation iPad to get the iPad Mini or fourth-generation iPad. They typically get about $350 for the iPad 3, which sold for $699. The iPad 2, which brought in $371 before the Mini was announced, now typically goes for less than $200. Android tablet
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