Category: Reviews

  • Dell Vostro 1520 Unboxing

    My first computer had an Intel 386, 66mhz processor with 16mb of RAM and a 40 megabyte hard drive. This was in the very early nineties, probably 1991. There were 486 “screamers” out then. I wasn’t on the cutting edge by any means but it served me well. It wasn’t running Windows. Oh no, back…

  • Windows 7 Beta Review

    Althought I avoided Windows Vista completely, I’ve decided to jump in and get a head start with Windows 7 beta. This post is the first installment of my review of Microsoft’s newest operating system.

  • Podcast Recommendation – Digital Photography Life

    I’m about a month behind on this news, but I wanted to give a link out to Scott Sherman and Michael Stein who publish a great podcast, Digital Photgraphy Life (formerly The Digital Photography Show with another podcast network). I’ve listened to The Digital Photography Show for over a year and find it very entertaining…

  • A camera lens rental company review

    A couple of weeks ago I wanted to use a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens on a photo shoot that I had coming up , but I wasn’t prepared to spend the almost $1700 MSRP for a new one. Luckily now there are several lens rental companies that have sprung up to meet the needs…

  • Windows Secrets recommendation and review

    If you spend any amount of time online and you use a Microsoft Windows based PC you know, or at least I hope you know, that you need to be on your toes to protect the security of your computer and the data stored on it. I want to share one of my core resources…

  • Photo Calendars the right way

    I love giving creative Christmas gifts. It’s just so much more fun than buying something off the shelf. I’ve lost count, but I believe 2007 marks the ninth year that I’ve created photo calendars for my family. Every year I scare them by telling them that I just didn’t make enough photos this year to…

  • Mind Mapping with MindJet

    The best way to “think it” is to “ink it”! Since becoming a student of learning and personal improvement I have discovered that it is vital to capture ideas on paper or electronically for later evaluation and use. As part of a Dave Lakhani coaching group I learned about Mind Mapping software by a company…

  • The Cure for Writer's Block

    If you need help writing a: resume letter (recommendation, resignation, thank you, sympathy, etc.) business proposal business plan essay news release research paper Then I suggest you check out Writing Help Central. I just found this site this week. I spent a couple hours exploring and still didn’t get to the end of the content.…

  • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions in 3 easy steps!

    When you stop and think about it we should be in awe of all the opportunities we have in today’s world. The only problem is choosing wisely to live abundantly. The other day I ran across a neat little tool that will help you make the best decision in any situation. In a simple three-step…

  • Start your online business for 33 cents on the dollar!

    Ok, I want to tell you a little bit about how I started building my web presence and business, but I’m more excited about the opportunity that YOU have to get start your own successful online business. Hint: YOU can start your own web business the same way I did, but but between now and…