Extra Credit

So, what’s going on with your credit?How do you know if your credit is safe?What about your identity?These days, it’s all too easy to get hacked, and in so many ways.  Credit may seem daunting, but let’s make it simple. And once you understand it, you can take control.Now, that’s a good feeling. First, let’s understand three important things about credit:  Credit Report:  This is a report of your credit history – both good...

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AppFind: HeyTell

If you have an iPhone with iOS5, you know how cool iMessage can be.  What can be cooler than free text messages between iPhones or iPads?  Free VOICE messages between ANY phone!Ever hop in the car and want to send a quick text to a loved one or friend to say you’re on your way?  Grab the phone, find their name, type in the text, hit “send” and then get going.  Then, if they happen to text you back, you’ve got to somehow read...

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iRecommend: DIY Gym Mat

If you’re an avid home exerciser, or even someone who just likes to get a little fitness in once in a while, here are two great low-cost solutions for a home gym mat.  Lowe’s Home Improvement is often overlooked for home décor, but they do have great deals in their rug department.  They offer a grey exercise mat which comes in four 2-foot pieces (totaling a 4’x4’ mat) for $20.  It can be taken apart for easy storage.  There is...

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iRecommend: Zazzle.com

Zazzle.com is a great place for just about everything customizable on the planet.  In addition to the usual items like custom photo mousepads, coffee mugs, T-shirts, and sneakers are more unique items such as customizable cases for mobile devices and tablets, postage stamps, even mini speakers!Most noteworthy is their customer service.  If it’s not right, they will take it back, no questions asked.  They’ll work with you until your...

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TechTalk: AirPlay

AirPlay is an Apple protocol which allows wireless streaming of audio, video, and photos between devices such as computers, smartphones, speakers, etc. over your home network.  Only a limited number of products are currently AirPlay-compatible, however, by the time you brush your teeth tonight, there will probably be one or two more added to that list. What can you do with AirPlay?  AirPlay works with any newer MacBook Air/Pro...

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TechTalk: Wireless Everything

The whole wireless thing has really been blowing up lately and more and more products are coming to the market.  Prices are dropping and options are growing.  There's wireless internet, wireless printers, wireless speakers, and even cell phones which backup to computers wirelessly.  If you don't quite understand it all, hopefully you'll have a better idea of everything in just a few minutes.  MODEM:  This brings...

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Keep It Simple, Keep It Clean

There’s little objection to having a clean house, it’s the actual cleaning (and finding the time to do it) that’s the problem.  Here are a few ideas to help “keep it simple, keep it clean”. Size:  With regard to décor, having a lot of clutter and small décor items around a room make it daunting, difficult, and time-consuming to clean.  Do you ever look around and think, “I need to clean.  But ugh, it takes forever.  There’s so much”?  Keeping décor to larger items, and less of them, helps make cleaning...

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Make It Brighter – Adding Light

“Light, Bright, and Airy” – this catchphrase has been around the block a few times lately, describing a fresh, light feel in the home.  I remember holidays at my uncle’s house when I was a kid…he had these tall ceilings and tons of windows.  The home had such a peaceful feel to it.  Unfortunately there are a lot of homes which are really lacking in the natural light department.  Some have windows only on one side, some have small...

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Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home

Take a minute to look around your home…when is the last time you’ve really looked at the art on your walls or paid attention to the accessories on your shelves?  Do things feel dingy and old?  Seen them all before?  You can make your home feel refreshed and new by making a few small, inexpensive changes. Paint:  One of the largest impacts on a room is paint color.  If it’s been a while since you’ve last painted, consider putting a new color on those walls.  Painting can seem daunting, but each job is as simple as we...

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