Hello, and welcome to my blog. On this page you will find just a few helpful hints here and there about computers,cameras and other such electronic devices. plus a few things just to brighten up your day. I hope you enjoy, and tell your friends!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The FAFSA and all its complications
The FAFSA is difficult , a lot of people know this and a lot of people stay away from filling out a FAFSA because of that. But I am here to tell you that you need the FAFSA and all that it offers. times are tough and right now students need all the help they can get. Trust me go and start filling out your FAFSA and you don't even have to do it alone, your college will help you but you need to ask them and they will tell you what to do,how to do it and who to do it with.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Finaly Free Music..... Thats Legal!
Yep you heard it right now you can download and listen to all the music you want and at no charge and its perfectly legal! all you need is Firefox 4.1.2 and a new add on from YouTube called YouTube MP3 Downloader. all you have to do is download the add on and restart Firefox and you will be able to listen to your favorite artists all the time any time. How it works is simple, the add on allows you to rip the audio of the video and save it as a binary file on your computer and then all you have to do is choose which program you want to use to play it with. I do know that the files work with both the updated windows media player and the updated iTunes so there should be no problems there.
Sony Says Sorry!
After over a month of the Sony network being down, Sony has now put together a package deal for all their faithful customers to enjoy. Sony now offers Sony plus for free for a month, along with two free game downloads which include Dead Nation and Infamous! all you need to do is reactivate your old account through your email and then go to the playstation store and download the games of your choice. Be warned though the downloads take forever so my suggestion is to start the download right before your about to hit the sack and just let it download throughout the night. Enjoy!
Google Wallets!
New Ways of Paying
Gauging from this week’s news stories, change is in the air for payment systems. Google unveiled its mobile payment system named Google Wallet. The software will run on Google Android handsets and allow users to tap their phone on a pad at check out counters to pay for merchandise. Google Wallet can store credit cards, offer discounts, link to loyalty rewards, and eventually even hold tickets and keys. Shortly after Google’s announcement, PayPal filed a lawsuit against Google for stealing its electronic wallet trade secrets. Meanwhile, a joint venture between Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo will soon allow many bank customers to transfer funds to others through email and mobile phones. If the new service, called clearXchange, is well received, it’s likely to put PayPal out of business. The young tech company, Square, made its mark in the commerce industry when it introduced software and a card reader that allows anyone to process credit card purchases on a smart phone. Now Square is taking the next step with iPad software that replaces a cash register. Square’s new point-of-sale iPad software manages inventory, automates checkout, and creates digital receipts. Customers either pay by swiping a credit card or transfer payment information from their smart phone. The smart phone software named Card Case, allows customers to pay by simply saying their name. The wireless connection between the smartphone and iPad take care of the rest.
Google Wallet Could Transform Mobile Payments [NewsFactor]
PayPal Says Google Wallet Steals Trade Secrets [NewsFactor]
Banks Offer Cash Transfers to Cell Number, E-Mail [NewsFactor]
Square Releases iPad-Based Cash Register [NewsFactor]
Square Will Let Shoppers Say Their Names to Pay [NYTimes]
Watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9wYEkRAgs
Gauging from this week’s news stories, change is in the air for payment systems. Google unveiled its mobile payment system named Google Wallet. The software will run on Google Android handsets and allow users to tap their phone on a pad at check out counters to pay for merchandise. Google Wallet can store credit cards, offer discounts, link to loyalty rewards, and eventually even hold tickets and keys. Shortly after Google’s announcement, PayPal filed a lawsuit against Google for stealing its electronic wallet trade secrets. Meanwhile, a joint venture between Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo will soon allow many bank customers to transfer funds to others through email and mobile phones. If the new service, called clearXchange, is well received, it’s likely to put PayPal out of business. The young tech company, Square, made its mark in the commerce industry when it introduced software and a card reader that allows anyone to process credit card purchases on a smart phone. Now Square is taking the next step with iPad software that replaces a cash register. Square’s new point-of-sale iPad software manages inventory, automates checkout, and creates digital receipts. Customers either pay by swiping a credit card or transfer payment information from their smart phone. The smart phone software named Card Case, allows customers to pay by simply saying their name. The wireless connection between the smartphone and iPad take care of the rest.
Google Wallet Could Transform Mobile Payments [NewsFactor]
PayPal Says Google Wallet Steals Trade Secrets [NewsFactor]
Banks Offer Cash Transfers to Cell Number, E-Mail [NewsFactor]
Square Releases iPad-Based Cash Register [NewsFactor]
Square Will Let Shoppers Say Their Names to Pay [NYTimes]
Watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9wYEkRAgs
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