Category Archives: Online Shopping

So Facebook decided to force spam on its users….

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

It’s been a while since I saw advertisements on Facebook that were not in form of click-baits or Takei’s promoted posts. And Facebook didn’t like that. So they decided to circumvent ad filters and force the spam on me even … Continue reading →

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It’s the Prime day at Amazon!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Today is the Amazon traditional “Prime day” sale. Tons of promotions are going on, and if you look carefully enough you may catch a glimpse of that rare beast called “a real deal!”. If you don’t yet have a Prime … Continue reading →

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The new “Chip-and-Signature” cards aren’t really that safe!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by

Like probably most of you, I’ve got the new credit cards from most of my credit card issuers. Those with a large square chip on the left side. The new “Chip-and-Signature” cards. The US banks are going out of their … Continue reading →

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A little on Bitcoin

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

There’s a lot of fuss going on around about “the next best thing” on the Internet – the Bitcoins. I decided to compile some of my thoughts and impressions on this thing, and explain why I think it is a … Continue reading →

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What’s the best way to insure your phone?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

New phone, its all shiny and expensive, and you’re worried about it being damaged or lost. We’ve all been there. So, what’s the best way to insure it? Continue reading →

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Conclusions from the Best Buy $50 Coupon Fiasco

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Best Buy screwed up with their Mastercard $50 off coupon. But what have we learned form this fiasco? Continue reading →

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Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed everywhere now!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

California law mandates CO detectors as of January 1st. Where to buy them, and what to buy? Continue reading →

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Getting ready for the black Friday?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

This year it is clearer than ever that there’s no need to go anywhere at midnight and stand in lines to get the best deals. Its all online. Continue reading →

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Now you cannot file a class action suit against Paypal. You agreed to that.

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

A new rule went into effect this month. From now on, you cannot participate in a class action suit against Paypal. Why? Because you agreed not to. Continue reading →

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Two days left for the latest MacHesit bundle!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

MacHeist bundle consist of many not so useful programs, and occasional gems. In the current bundle, the gems seem to be “MoneyBag” and “DiskTools Pro”. Continue reading →

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