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How Can I Sync up my Desktop and Laptop?
Q: I have a desktop and a laptop. I want to sync them up so that if I make a change on one, this change will show up on the other. Which service will allow me to do this? A: You're in luck, we just released our new Cloud Storage reviews! These services allow you [...]
Chemistry.com Offers Free Weekend Just in Time for Valentine's Day
It's that time of year again, and Chemistry.com is gearing up for Valentine's day with a Free Communication Weekend! That means for this weekend, February 10th through February 12th, all users can flirt, communicate, and get in the Valentine's Day mood for free. You don't need a promotion code to take advantage of this deal, [...]
Can You Keep Your Number Unlisted with VoIP?
Q: When you switch to VoIP, can you keep your number non-published and unlisted ? A: In general, yes. By default, VoIP providers do not list numbers when they issue them, so if you get a new number from a VoIP company, it will be unlisted unless you specifically add it to directories. With the [...]
How Can I Locate Old Birth and Death Records?
Q: Which is the best people search service for Birth/Death records for going back over 75 years? A: While people search and background check services like our top-rated option, Intelius, can be great for locating criminal records, marriages, and legal histories, the best resources for finding birth and death records that old are generally geared towards [...]
Can Cloud Storage Services Encrypt my Data?
Q: I need a cloud storage service that will encrypt my files before they leave the computer, as they have personal data on them. Can they do this? A: Security is very important when storing your files online, and that's why cloud storage services make data encryption a priority. A great example of this is [...]
Can I Use Multiple Phones with VoIP?
Q: I have four phones on the same phone line. Will I be able to keep all four phones with VoIP? A: This depends on how your phones are currently set up. If, like many people, you use a standard cordless phone system where one base phone plugs into a standard phone jack in the [...]
Can I Use the Same VoIP Line for Voice and Fax Calls?
Q: My landline and fax use the same phone line. How will this work with VoIP? A: If you currently use your phone line for occasional faxes, you can use a VoIP line in exactly the same way. With Vonage, you can just connect your VoIP phone line to your fax machine as you would [...]
What MP3 Player Works With Barnes and Noble Audiobooks?
Q: Which MP3 player should I buy to download audible books from Barnes and Noble? I have Windows Vista. A: We've addressed this question in general before on the blog, but I can offer a few specific pieces of advice for working with Barnes and Noble files. Users almost always download audiobooks through their computers. [...]
How does credit monitoring affect your credit score?
Q: I've been told that your credit score can suffer if your credit report is checked too often in a 12 month time period. How does credit monitoring affect your credit score? A: Good news?first off, you can check your own credit score and/or report as many times as you want without it affecting your [...]
New Cloud Storage Reviews: Access your Files Online Anywhere, Anytime.
Got lots of files? Store them in the cloud! Cloud storage services not only ensure that all of your files are backed up online and ready for access no matter where you are, but they also sync your files across all of your devices and on the web. This way you can have documents as [...]
New Zoosk Offer: Social Networking Meets Online Dating
If you like a lot of features and avenues of communication with your online dating site, you should check out Zoosk. It takes the best parts of Facebook, Zynga and other social networking companies and incorporates them into a robust online dating experience. It includes a news feed, coins you can use to upgrade services [...]
With Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, do I have to book my travel thr...
Q: With Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card, do I have to book my travel through the Capital One Rewards Center or can I go anywhere (i.e., Travelocity) to book my travel and still use my reward points for the purchase? A: The Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card makes it pretty easy to redeem your miles. [...]
New TaxBrain Review: Easy-to-Use, Streamlined Tax Preparation
If H&R Block or TurboTax don't work for you or if you are just looking to try a new tax prep service, TaxBrain offers the same reliable services without a lot of the annoying questions. One of the downsides of the big names is that you feel like you are stuck in a long string [...]
Need a Virtual Phone Provider? Get a $75 Credit from Grasshopper!
Do you have a small business? Virtual phone services allow your clients to call you on a single phone number, and these calls can be forwarded to any number of your choice. Grasshopper, a particularly feature-filled virtual phone service, is offering an exclusive deal to our readers. Now when you sign up for this service [...]
How Many Files can I Backup with MyPCBackup?
Q: When backing up my computer with MyPCBackup, how large and how many files can be uploaded at once? I have a picture directory with 10,000 files or so. Can I upload this directory all at once? A: Thanks for your question! The biggest perk of MyPCBackup is that you get unlimited storage space for one computer. [...]
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