Network Solutions Offers Reliable Web Hosting, 55% Discount

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October 11th, 2011 - Posted by jeff

New to the website building game? Want an easy-to-use, inexpensive and reliable host service? Network Solutions could be the perfect web hosting service for you. The service offers a site builder with hundreds of templates to choose from and a slew of features that are user-friendly and can easily be added to your site. Although a solid web hosting service, Network Solutions isn’t without its issues, namely a somewhat confusing interface and some technical issues with the site builder. But it makes up for its shortcomings with its wide range of features and reliability. And right now, Network Solutions is offering NextAdvisor readers a 55% discount on their web hosting packages. Want to know more? Read the review and get the discount here!

Can I Re-Install my Security Software Without the Disk?

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October 7th, 2011 - Posted by jeff

Q: I already have CA 2010 Internet Security Suite but had to uninstall it and I don't have the disk, my son has it at school. Can you tell me how to reinstall it using the code I was given?

A: Luckily, most Internet Security Software suites now allow you to download their products from their websites. To access your CA 2010 Internet Security Suite, you need your order number and password or your email address and the last five digits of the credit card you used to buy the suite. Then go to findmyorder.com and enter in the information. It will take you to a screen that lists the products that you have purchased from CA. Each product will have a download button so that you can easily re-download the software. If you have any issues, or don’t remember some of the information needed, CA has a dedicated support system to help you.

Does Carbonite Save My Backed Up Files if My Service Lapsed?

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October 6th, 2011 - Posted by polina

Does the Capital One Venture Rewards Card Earn 2 Miles on Every Purchase in ANY Type of Retail Place?

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October 6th, 2011 - Posted by Tasha

Q:  Does the Capital One® Venture^SM Rewards card earn 2 miles per $1 spent on every purchase in ANY type of retail place, and how soon will I earn the 25,000 bonus points? Can you redeem earned points for any travel expense including airfare, hotel and car rental?

A: According to Capital One themselves, the Capital One® Venture^SM Rewards card earns 2 miles on every type of purchase, including warehouse purchases like Costco. The only exclusions are that you earn miles based on net purchases (purchases minus any credits or returns) only. Also, checks used to access your account will not earn rewards. After spending $1,000 within the first 3 months of your enrollment, you'll earn 25,000 bonus miles.  These miles will be applied to your account within two billing cycles of qualifying for this bonus.

Your earned miles won't expire and you can redeem them for any travel expense, including airfare, hotel and car rental. You can also redeem miles for a whole bunch of other things, including cash, gift cards and brand-name merchandise.You have 2 options to redeem your miles for travel:

1.  Contact the Capital One Rewards Center at their toll-free number to book your travel.  OR
2.  Purchase your travel anywhere you choose—online, in person, or over the phone—with your Venture Rewards card. You’ll then have 90 days from the date your travel purchase posts to your account get reimbursed for the cost of the travel purchase. To get reimbursed, call the Capital One Rewards Center or redeem your miles online at www.capitalone.com/nohasslerewards.

We really like the Capital One Venture Rewards card because of it's high mile earning potential. At 2 miles earned for every $1 spent, it offers almost twice the earnings of most other travel cards. Also, the miles you earn won't expire and there are no caps on the number of miles you can earn (unlimited miles!). Or, take a gander at the other travel reward credit cards we've reviewed and pick one that fits your lifestyle.

NextAdvisor Gives Fax87 High Marks

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October 5th, 2011 - Posted by polina

Who wants a clunky fax machine taking up space in their art deco office space when they can easily hit up the web for this simple service? Among the 7 other Internet fax services already featured on NextAdvisor, Fax87 stands out with its high monthly fax allowance, comparable price, and fast delivery times. For $8.99 a month, Fax87 users can send and receive 1,000 pages — twice the amount as its equally priced competitor, MyFax. With Fax87, you can even use your email to send faxes, just like many of the other services.

Fax87 allows you to get a toll free number or digits with an area code of your choice. You can even use your old fax number, but this costs a fee of $25 and may take 1-5 weeks to achieve. Try the 15 day free trial and feel the wireless luxury. Read the full review here.

Does Carbonite Only Back Up Your Files Once a Year?

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October 5th, 2011 - Posted by jeff

Q: Does Carbonite only back up your files once a year or does it do it periodically?

A: Excellent question! When you first install Carbonite on your computer, it will give you the choice to back up all of your Documents/Settings and User files or to select which files you would like to back up. If you want more than just your Documents/Settings and User files backed up (which do not include emails), we would suggest choosing the option that lets you select which files to back up. You can always add files to back up at any time once Carbonite is installed.

Once you choose which files you want to back up, Carbonite will do a one-time all-inclusive back up of all of those files, transferring all your encrypted files over a secure network. After all of your files are on the Carbonite servers, the system will continue to back up any new versions of those files if you make any changes to them. The software uses Volume Shadowcopy Service, which keeps a copy of files that you have open so that they can easily be backed up once they are modified. And the best part is that all of Carbonite’s back up services run quietly in the background, so that you never have to worry about back ups interrupting your work. If you want to know more about Carbonite, read our review here.

Do you Need a Phone Line to send an Internet Fax?

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October 4th, 2011 - Posted by polina

Q: Do you need a phone line to send an Internet Fax?

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A: The only thing you need in order to send an Internet fax is an Internet connection and an account with an Internet fax service – no phone lines necessary. One of our favorites is MetroFax, which offers a 30-day free trial and allows you to send and receive 500 faxes in a month. It is one of the cheapest Internet fax services at $6.63 per month, and definitely one of the fastest. While MetroFax charges $2.00 extra per month for a toll-free number, MyFax, which is $9.17 per month, lets you pick a free one. If you are looking for the cheapest option, Nextiva also allows you 500 faxes, and is the cheapest service at $4.95 per month for the annual plan. Again, all you need is an Internet connection, which means you can even send faxes from your mobile phone!

Compare more Internet Fax services here. Happy faxing!

I Just Got Another PC, How Can I Get all my Files and Emails from Carbonite?

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October 4th, 2011 - Posted by polina

Q: I Just Got Another PC, How Can I Get all my Files and Emails from Carbonite?

A: Congratulations on your new computer! If you have Carbonite 4.0, there is a restore option that allows you to put all of your files in the right place on your new system.

From your new PC, go to the Carbonite website and log into your account. Here you will see a list of all the computers under your account, as well as all of the files. If you want to restore every file onto your new system, click Restore for the specific backup you want to transfer. From the pop-up box, click Complete Restore. Note that if you used Outlook on your retired PC and kept it connected to "documents and settings", your emails will be restored as well.

Will VoIP Services Work with a Cable Modem?

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October 3rd, 2011 - Posted by polina

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Using VoIP services that utilize cable broadband will usually ensure higher quality audio and better phone calls. VOIPo, Phone Power, and Phone.com are all top-rated VoIP services that let you plug into your cable modem.

VOIPo, one of our favorites thanks to its simplicity, doesn't require any software downloads, and you don't need to go on your computer to use it. Just plug into the broadband connection and use your regular phone. Phone Power and Phone.com services use a broadband connection as well. Whether you're plugging into a cable or dsl modem, they will connect to your phone power servers quickly and efficiently.

Compare a variety of VoIP services!

What defines the 0% APR introductory period on credit cards?

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October 3rd, 2011 - Posted by Tasha

Q:  What defines the 0% APR introductory period on credit cards?

A: Each card has different guidelines, and they are detailed in their Terms and Conditions. One card might have a 6 month 0% APR introductory period, while another has a 12 month 0% APR introductory period. It's important to note that the 0% APR can apply to new purchases, balance transfers, or both. On NextAdvisor, we specifically call out this information for each card we review in both the review and our comparison tables.

If you are looking for a good 0% APR card, we recommend the Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card.  It offers an amazingly long 21 month, 0% intro APR on new purchases and balance transfers. You can also compare all the Low APR and Balance Transfer cards we review to find the best card for your needs.