Category Archives: consumer

Android Smartphone Versus iPhone

Posted on Feb. 11, 2011 by Jody

I recently purchased an HTC Desire Z, a smartphone that’s competitive to the iPhone and Blackberry. Here’s why I choose the android-based phone over others: We had the need recently to get a 2nd cell phone. Our regular prepaid cell … Continue reading →

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Review: USB Classic Joystick

Posted on Jan. 17, 2011 by Phillip

I’m a nerd. I recently bought two USB Atari joysticks for playing simple MAME video games. The joystick is marketed as a “USB Classic Joystick,” manufactured by a company called Legacy. I placed my order through ThinkGeek because Legacy didn’t … Continue reading →

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Use Fake Answers For Security Questions

Posted on Jan. 14, 2011 by Jody

Ex-Credit Card Thief Recommends Making Up Fake Answers To Security Questions: In an interview, a former credit card thief talks about some of the scams he used to run on unwary consumers… instead of putting down the real answer to … Continue reading →

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Does The Keg offer vegetarian meals?

Posted on Jan. 14, 2011 by Jody

I received a $100 certifcate for The Keg recently, so my wife (vegetarian) and I are going there soon. The Keg is known for its steaks, and vegetarians are usually limited to salads or pasta at similar places – sometimes … Continue reading →

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Rogers Doesn’t Use Email

Posted on Jan. 12, 2011 by Jody

A Corporate division of Rogers won’t use email to communicate with me about my account. Rogers, my internet service provider and a major Canadian company, phoned my house while I was at work. They left a phone number with my … Continue reading →

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