April 17 is just about three months away and W-2s and 1098-Ts have began to arrive in student’s campus mailboxes. That means it is time for students to file federal and state income taxes. The process of filing taxes is fairly quick and not too difficult; however, it can be intimidating for some students, especially […]
Safer Cell Phones
First there was a problem with people talking on their cell phones while driving, but now, no one does that anymore…right? Unfortunately, there is a different trend besides driving while talking on the phone. Cell phone carriers and app developers are coming up with ways to curb texting while driving in an attempt to make […]
Walmart doesn’t hit the Target
People from across the country are faced with a choice: “Expect more, pay less” or “Save money. Live better.” For many college students, the decision may be crucial. Walmart has been the number one discount retailer in the United States for years. Target cannot seem to step out of its competitor’s shadow. Walmart makes about […]
Read Green with Kindle
Eco-conscious readers will soon have a new and unique way to charge their Kindle e-reader as they soak up the sun’s rays this summer. SolarFocus, a company that produces products that make use of solar energy, released, Jan.15, the long-awaited SolarKindle. This new product is a case for Amazon’s popular e-reader that uses solar energy […]
Are Androids taking over?
The idea of being able to control the electronic contents of your home from your fingertips was tossed around this year at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES). This could change the way people live their day-to-day lives. It means anyone who owns a phone running on the Android operating system, turning the TV on and […]
Another great ‘Techie’ year
2011 was a ground breaking year for the world of technology as many new gadgets were released. Among them were: iPad 2: The latest release of Apple’s tablet computer product was released on March 2. Key features included a new lithium-ion polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours, the new A5 processor and the […]
Websites could be shut down by PIPA and SOPA
The United States Department of Justice could be shutting down your favorite websites if they violate legislation going to the floors of both the House and Senate in the coming weeks. Senators will conduct a roll call vote on Tues., Jan. 24, for a bill that would give the U.S. Attorney General the power to […]
Top video game releases end 2011 successfully
Anticipation of top video game releases ends the year 2011 successfully Although 2011 is gone, many games were released throughout the year. A look back reveals that last year was a great year for some of the more popular titles and series and not so great for others. Now that the new year has arrived, […]
Starbucks creates jobs for USA
Starbucks recently partnered with Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) to form the Create Jobs For USA fund in an effort to support small-business growth and establish jobs for the 9.1 percent of unemployed Americans. Effective Nov. 1, 2011, the project began collecting donations from corporate-owned Starbucks stores and the outcome is increasingly positive. People walk into […]
Perfect match for Apple users
The wheels of technology never seem to stop spinning. It is a challenge to keep up with the latest gadget or software because a newer version is made shortly after its release. Apple Company makes its presence known in the technology world through their constant software updates and features, most recently adding the new iTunes […]