In a recent survey of computer users, people are happier with their Dell computers than other brands, such as Hewlitt-Packard, Compaq, Gateway, and Sony.

Specifically, owners like the quality of Dell computers more than the others did, and only 12% of Dell desktop owners reported having a system with a failed core component (CPU, graphics board, hard drive, motherboard, power supply, or RAM), compared with a mean of 15% in this product category.

Who knew?...

Here are a few things to keep in mind before you save something onto a CD or DVD.

If you will be buying new CDs or DVDs soon... Or, if you plan to burn data, pictures, or music onto a CD or DVD in the near future... then check here first.

Following are some little-known tips for getting the most out of recordable discs, including:
>> Writing on CD's & DVDs.
>> Rewritable or Non-rewritable?
>> Applying labels to discs.
>> Assuring your data will stand the test of time.
>> How to remove dust, dirt & scratches.

If you begin to think of your digital camera as an instant, personalized photocopy machine, then anything you want to save for future viewing (...either for yourself or to show someone else) can easily be stored and shared digitally.

It's as simple as point & shoot!

Here are some fun ideas and "outside the box" ways to utilize your digital camera on a daily basis...

Today is the day that the United States starts allowing scissors with blades less than 4 inches long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers under 7 inches on board planes.

Small scissors and tools account for approximately 25% of the prohibited items found in passengers carry-on bags." Source

We took Jim's brother to the airport after his visit with us last weekend.

Things looked a little slow for the baggage handlers at curbside check-in!

Listen to Bud Light's Real Men of Genius "Mr. Airport Baggage Handler":

Alright... this time I mean it! My chiropractor has been "nagging" me to do more walking... Now, I just might.

It's been "proven" that dog walking is more effective than dieting.

I LOVE that!

This is a recent (October 4, 2005) study, so it's intriguing to think that they just might be onto something in this day & age.

Kim Komando has shed some light on a little-known secret in the world of plants & flowers.

She writes:

"Have you wondered what happens to the plants nurseries don't sell? I was surprised to learn that they're destroyed. What a waste! Well, Free Trees and Plants "rescues" unsold plants. Then they're offered to you for free -- you only pay postage and handling."

...How cool is that?!?