Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Special Black Friday Edition

Where the heck did this year go?. Here we are just hours away from Thanksgiving and the official start of the Christmas Selling Season (In truth, this season actually started in October). Be that as it may, Black Friday has already started at some stores.  And those that have not started have had their sale prices leaked on the Net. We are off and running.

But not all Black Friday sales are worth doing. That is why we have assembled a couple of articles that give you the best and the worst of all these “great” deals. If you are an iPhone or iPad user, be sure and check out the Back Friday Apps story listed in the Mobile Computing section. These will save you a ton of time.

By the way, if you have been wanting to get into Apple products, this is a great time. Apple has put the majority of their products on sale at great sale prices. I don’t think they have ever done this before, at least not at these discounts. But if you are looking for a specific Apple product, be sure to check out all the stores (using one of those apps listed below is a perfect way to do this). Not all sale prices are the same. For instance, an iPad Mini is $50 less at Staples than at Best Buy.

Anyway, I hope you can find some great deals for yourself. And don’t forget…Cyber Monday immediately follows Black Friday. The mind boggles. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. -JRC   

Tech News and Opinions

The 29 best Black Friday tech deals we've found so far

CNET's editors have been busy rounding up the top deals in their categories. Now here are the best of the best electronics and tech deals for Black Friday 2015

 

Here's the tech you shouldn't buy on Black Friday

Wait! Before you fight the crowds to plunk down your hard-earned cash, make sure that a Black Friday deal is really a deal.

 

Google Brings Street View To The Ancient City Of Petra

Google continues to expand the range of its Street View project. Today, the company is launching imagery from the ancient rock-cut city of Petra, in Jordan as well as imagery from 30 other historical sites in the country.

 

The biggest tech turkeys of 2015

The year's most notable embarrassments in technology run the gamut from the industry's inability to secure our personal data to the blunders of Airbnb, Twitter and Tinder.

 

Microsoft reverses course, restores downloads of Windows 10 November Update

Last weekend, Microsoft suddenly pulled its online tool for downloading the latest Windows 10 installation files. Today, the company explained the seemingly minor bug responsible for the decision, and has now made the tool available again.

Computer Tips and Tricks

 

Clean between your keyboard's keys with a piece of clear tape

If flipping the keyboard upside-down and shaking it doesn't cut it, the best way to get underneath the edges of your keys is to use something you probably already have around your house: tape.

 

1,000 Windows 10 deals at just 10 cents, Xbox One at $299 and more as Microsoft shares holiday deals

This holiday season, Microsoft Corp. has a collection of Black Friday deals, ranging from 1,000 digital movie, music, game and app deals at just 10 cents on Windows. Also PCs at less than $150, and more, for shoppers on everyone’s lists.

 

5 ways to use Google Keep to manage tasks

Unlock the power of Google's note taking tool with contextual reminders, voice commands, and more.

 

7 Router Features You Should Be Using for Better Wi-Fi

Sure, they bring Internet to your devices, but today's routers do so much more. Take advantage of these advanced capabilities to get the best Wi-Fi coverage.

 

10 Tips to Speed Up Windows 10

Windows 10 is noticeably faster than previous versions of Microsoft's OS, but you can still speed up your PC with these tricks.

Mobile Computing

Google's Inbox update will take the hassle out of emails by predicting your replies

Google’s is launching a new feature called Smart Reply for Inbox that generates responses based on your emails so you can just choose the one that’s most appropriate and hit send.

 

14 Cool Smartphone Camera Tricks You Should Know

Thanks to our mobile gadgets, we all have the power to capture, share, and access images and video from around the world instantaneously. It has changed the way we express ourselves

 

Microsoft Created an Android App That Intelligently Organizes Your Phone

Microsoft's Arrow for Android arranges apps based on how frequently they're used.

8 Black Friday iPhone apps to help you shop smarter

It's a jungle out there. Let these apps be your machete through every Black Friday ad, with built-in shopping lists and expert advice too.

 

The Android Central Thanksgiving app guide

To help you with every part of the Thanksgiving experience, we've assembled lists for every kind part of the holiday experience. Pick the category that best applies to you and have fun!

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