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Cloud Storage Providers Review

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:22:11 +0000

There’s no doubt that we are on the digital age. Almost all people are using digital cameras, netbooks, laptop/desktop, tablet computers and more almost everyday. We have many photos that we have downloaded from our cameras and we saved them at our computers or even external hard drives. Our computers can hold various data not only our photos but also music, videos, movies, and other files that is very important to us. We made it a point to make a backup of those files by using external harddrives, another computer or laptop, usb, or we burn them on CDs just to protect our precious possessions. I remember losing some photos on my pc when a virus attacked it once so I learn how to back them up.

As we continue to take more pictures, download music/videos and save more files, our data will definitely file up and and we need to back them up on our pc or even online. There are many online storage providers available now if we have large quantities of data to store.

Cloud computing has become popular not only personal use but for businesses as well. Cloud storage is done online where in all your important data will be saved. Choosing a cloud storage provider can be a little daunting for some but with the right research on your part, you’ll be able to find the right provider that will suit your needs and your budget.

You can read cloud storage reviews at WP Designer and I’m sure it will greatly help you in choosing your cloud storage provider. The reviews contain an in-depth info about the cloud storage providers. The top 3 cloud storage providers that they review are:

Canon 5D Mark II USB Flash Drive

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:22:00 +0000

I just love all the unique and fun USB Flash drives that are coming out these days. Here’s the Canon 5D Mark II that has a 4 GB of storage space. Saw this once at Ebay selling for $95, pretty expensive but still cute. This is also a perfect gift for someone who loves photography.

iConvert Scanner for iPad or iPad 2

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:18:00 +0000

It’s pretty amazing to learn new technologies these days. Just recently found this iConvert Scanner for iPad and iPad 2 Tablets that scans hard copies to JPEG files directly to your tablet. You don”t need your bulk scanner anymore because iConverts scanner and you iPad can do it for you now.. Amazing. It can scan photos, passports, documents, artworks, resumes, receipts, business cards and more.

This great invention is created by the folks at Brookstone. The app is FREE from iTunes and the portable scanner is simple to use and easy to carry around. All you need to do is to plug your Apple iPad or iPad 2 into the iConvert, and place your desired document into the scanner. The iConvert automatically converts the files into jpeg format. It is selling for $149.

Watch the video to learn more

Doximity: Private Network for Physicians

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:14:23 +0000

There’s no doubt that social networking has become part of our lives already and it’s bringing more people closers together. Though there are also some disadvantages when you join such networking, but we can’t hide the fact that it greatly helps us in many ways. We get to connect with our long lost friends or relatives, we can share experiences/ ideas and other stuff to our group of friends or the whole public (if you set your acct. public) and also it widens our connection to many other friends or people.

For business owners, it’s a great medium to showcase their services or products. It’s a free advertisement of sort. We just need to be creative in giving out promos or deals to attract more customers.

These days, not only private or business individuals are joining the networking bandwagon but also physicians. Medical professionals already know that they can benefit from joining. Doximity, a private network for physicians can help connect over 567,000 US physician colleagues in 87 specialties. You can search for physicians like Martin Blume DO, and know more about his specialty, hospital affiliations and more. Doximity is also available on iPhone and android apps.

Apple iPhone Pillow / iCushion

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:46:00 +0000

If you love iPhone then for sure you’ll love this iCushion. This is a soft pillow inspired from Apple iPhone. Perfect to use while watching TV or at your entertainment room. This is also a cool gift to anyone who loves Apple products or iPhone in particular. Ahhhh.. I want one!

Native Union Pop Phone Handset

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:36:00 +0000

When I saw this online, i could not help but to smile and think that this is a very clever invention hehe.. I want this red one and think it is cute ..lol

Product details from URBAN OUTFITTERS
Hello!
* Old school handset for your iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Macs…anything with a 3.5mm jack
* Soft-touch rubber finish and a big, crisp sound
* Perfect for chatting hands free
* Includes an easy one-touch button for answering on the phone itself
* 2.25"w, 27"l

Available in 5 colors: Red, green, black, blue, and orange
Price: $35

Hard Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy S 4G

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:41:18 +0000

If you own Samsung Galaxy S 4G, here are some nice hard case covers to protect your mobile phones. I so love the designs and colors that they have. The fun candy colors and the flowers make it girly.

You can get them at http://accessorytree.com price ranges from $8 up.

ZUMBA FITNESS® FOR NINTENDO® WII

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:36:11 +0000

These days, it seems that many are wanting to get fit and be healthy. With many diseases and ailments sprouting, there’s no doubt we definitely need to think about our health and be healthy. We really don’t need those heavy weights and making ourselves slaves of the gym because a simple jogging for 30 mins. to 1hr in your neighborhood is also great. You can walk your dog if you want, walk up and down the stairs instead of using the elevator. It can help as well.

You can even stay at home using your equipment or using your Nintendo Wii. Zumba is very popular these days and now you can get zumba zumba on your Wii. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program and will make you sweat and dance to the groove. Try it!

Viber APP for iPhone and Android phones

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:55:48 +0000

If you still don’t know yet, you can call for FREE using VIBER,www.viber.com an application that is designed for iPhone and now to android phones. You can call or text anywhere in the world if the one you are calling has a viber installed in their phones too.

I swear this is amazing as it has lessen my phone bills when I’m calling my 2 sisters overseas or friends. Though we can experience low volume and cuts on our calls from time to time, it’s still worth using. I Love VIBER!!

Child Safety and Monitoring Devices

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:35:17 +0000

We all want our babies and kids to be safe all the time so thanks to inventors that came up with gadgets where we can monitor our babies even we are not on the same room as they are. These days, video baby monitor is one of the coolest thing a parent can have in their house.

There are lots of monitoring devices with different styles and features and they can always help parents to be assure that they can still hear and see their babies through digital means. Some video monitors have a night vision capacity wherein you can still your baby when the lights are minimal in the rooms.

Here are some samples of Motorola digital baby monitors.

MOTOROLA MBP10 DIGITAL BABY MONITOR $69 only

MOTOROLA MBP30 2.4 INCH DIGITAL VIDEO BABY MONITOR $169+

MOTOROLA MBP36 TWO-WAY BABY MONITOR WITH PAN, TILT AND ZOOM VIDEO $229+