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Great Video – Tips on Buying a Used Car

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:33:32 +0000

almost all you would look for to get a good used car. Very helpful information. If you have not got time or energy to go through all these tips then I recommend having a look at EasyDriver, they have a great range of used cars, and are based in Auckland, NZ.

Have you Got Your iPhone 4 Case Yet?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:42:25 +0000

The new iPhone 4 is a bit more than one month old now and there are many people who got theirs and even got enough time to get annoyed with the antenna issue, which you probably know about already. This can be easily fixed by getting one of these iPhone 4 cases, which will act as a barrier between your hand and the antenna.

Here’s an iPhone case which I like:

Well, if you own an iPhone 4, maybe you need to know that Apple will send you a free case to fix the signal issue. That’s nice of them. Even better, if you have already bought a Bumper case from Apple, you are going to get your money back. However, if you want a case from a third party manufacturer you’ll have to pay for it. Are you going to ask for your free Apple case or not? I’m just curious.

The Best iPod Nano Cases of All

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:24:50 +0000

I like my iPod Nano very much. I think it has an awesome design. However, as I keep it in my pocket together with lots of other stuff, I need to hide it behind a protective case. Looking at several iPod nano cases, I decided I like most the Switcheasy CapsuleThins cases which you can see in the video below:

If you watched the video, you’ve seen that there are nine colors available. I really have a hard time in making up my mind for which one to go. I love at least two of them: the violet one is the best, closely followed by the silver one. Maybe I should buy both cases, what do you think? What would you buy for your iPod?

iPad Accessories You Never Thought Possible

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:20:58 +0000

I’ve got a friend who runs an iPad accessories website, who sent me this crazy video I’m going to share with you here:

I find it funny that there are so many people who spend a fortune on accessories, when they could simply use Velcro to solve a lot of issues.

Simple ideas are often the best, aren’t they? However, I think those Velcro strips would leave some sticky trails when removed, so I’m not sure I’d use them so much. If I used them, I’d first buy the best iPad screen protector to keep my device safe no matter what. “Screen protector” is just a generic term, but in fact I’d buy full body protection for my iPad. Would you buy that too?

Get Social. Learn Guitar

Fri, 14 May 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Have you ever watched teenagers in their social relationships? It’s very interesting, the most popular guys and girls usually have a skill, a talent that makes them special. Most of the times, playing an instrument can secure them a high place in the heart of their less skilled colleagues. This is why I have a piece of advice for all of you who have kids: if your kid comes home one day and tells you he wants to learn guitar, don’t ignore that wish. Do some research and find a good guitar teacher for the kid, pay him some lessons, at least until he goes beyond the beginner stage. After that, he’ll be able to go on on his own, by home study, so you’ll only have to buy him books and DVDs. Here’s a video review of a course called Learn and Master Guitar, which is a very detailed home instruction guitar course that can be good especially in case your kid doesn’t feel like spending time with a real teacher, but rather study when he’s in the mood.

Do you know any other guitar courses that are suitable for kids as well as for adults?

Looking to Install Joomla on Bluehost? It’s The Best One Can Get

Sun, 02 May 2010 19:06:02 +0000

One of the best possible associations when it comes to hosting websites is Bluehost Joomla. I say this because I’ve tried it and the installation process was way easier than I’d have ever imagined. I wanted Joomla although I’m a WordPress fan because I felt like trying something new. Besides, my intention is to develop a real estate portal where agencies would subscribe, so I thought it would be easier to manage a membership site in Joomla. It has a lot of helpful extensions that can ease the process of turning the site into a big community where users would interact and contribute. Speaking of WordPress, a friend of mine told me that I could have achieved the same with BBpress and Buddypress, but I didn’t want that solution because of a few reasons I’m not going to bore you with now.

So, sticking to the Joomla idea, I wanted to host that site with my usual provider. I had a very ugly surprise when he informed me that Joomla is on his blacklist because it’s a resource hog. Moreover, he asked me to give up WordPress as well and use static sites. I don’t want to use static sites, so I moved everything I had. This time I’ve chosen Bluehost and I am already impressed by my sites loading very fast and by those one or two click installs made possible by a software called Fantastico. It’s really fantastic this Fantastico and I’m so happy Bluehost offers it for free.

Countdown To iPad Launch

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:34:05 +0000

As many of your probably are aware of, the new iPad is going to be available for purchase starting April 3rd. This is only a few days away and the market is already prepared to warmly welcome the new gadget. This is a video that shows how easy it is to use Safari for browsing the net on the iPad. It looks appealing, yet the navigation is a bit uncommon, compared to what we were used to see on our desktop computers.

Just watch the video on the Apple official website and tell me what you think.

Sweets for Easter: Cupcakes!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:18:42 +0000

What does a cooking American do when she runs out of ideas for desserts? You got it, she quickly makes some cupcakes. These little cakes that can be eaten by hand are so popular that they’ve even started to be used instead of traditional wedding cakes. That’s a good idea, to have a tower made of cupcakes, because cutting the cake for serving the 200 guests is quite a tedious job.

Then we have those holidays, when families gather together around the dinner table. This is how Easter cupcakes, Christmas cupcakes or Thanksgiving cupcakes were born. There are a lot of shops across the USA where you can buy festive cupcakes, but the best cupcakes of all are the ones that you bake yourself at home, in your kitchen, thinking of your dear guests who are going to enjoy them. If you bake them with love, they taste better, at least this is what a dear friend of mine once said.

First iPad Accessories Are Now Available!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:17 +0000

You’ve probably heard by now that Apple launched their new tablet computer, the iPad, which was so expected by many Apple fans. but which didn’t quite live to their expectations. It lacks some features people love, multitasking and the video camera being only two of the wishes that weren’t fulfilled. However, immediately after the launch, ipad accessories were also announced, in order to make the device more user-friendly. Well, protective cases just like the ipod nano cases and scratch-protection sleeves or sticky screens were to be expected, but among these accessories there are some devices that are meant to complete the iPad, one example being the iPad Keyboard Dock, which is a docking station with a keyboard attached to it. This is obviously designed for people who want to do some real typing on their tablet computer. The virtual keyboard is not made for speed, that’s for sure. The camera connection kit is another thing you’ll have to carry around with you in case you think of using your ipad for downloading photos from your camera.

The list could go on, but I’m running out of time now, so I’m asking you what do you think: will the iPad be a success or a flop?

What Are The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:07:38 +0000

I’ve got an old garage door which I happen to like very much. Unfortunately, by the time I bought it, technology was far from being what it is today, therefore it sucks when it comes to the R-value. The garage gets very cold and because it communicates with the rest of the house, I need to use an additional heater in order to compensate for thermal exchanges. I heard from one of my friends that I can buy a garage door insulation kit and save a lot of money. I’m afraid he’s totally wrong about that and that I’d buy that useless kit, then spend a whole afternoon to install it, only to come to the conclusion that I need a new door or another kind of insulation, more efficient.

Has any of you used such insulation kits? If so, are you happy with them so far? I really want to keep my old door which is so beautiful, but our comfort (and the electricity bills) come first.