There are a lot of reasons to upgrade your computer these days: newer games, new operating systems, and increased computer usage, all start to bring to the surface performance issues.  One of the most difficult things when your computer is running slowly, is really knowing why.

In today’s spotlight on software, we have decided to take a look at AVG 9.0. Already, it is the most downloaded software by a long shot. It has been a favorite of ours for years (in its previous versions) for virus removal and anti-spyware real time protection. AVG really burst onto the scene a few years back when it’s free antivirus program hit the web.

Whether it is for Christmas, birthdays, or any other “gift giving” holiday, buying gifts for someone you might consider a “Geek”, or someone who fancies technology, can be difficult for two reasons. The first of course, is knowing what they actually want, or for that matter, what they already have. The second thing working against you is being able to deliver a lot of bang for your buck. If your family is anything like ours, most gifts are strictly held to a fifty dollar limit or less.

If there is one thing we’re noticing this holiday season, with all the specials, is that Blu-Ray DVD’s are finally becoming affordable. If you’re anything like us, you picked up a Blu-Ray player in the previous months when the price finally dropped. Or you could be thinking about picking one up this Christmas season.

Cyber Monday is upon us! In just a few short hours, wave two of the black friday shopping bonanza will strike!  One of the biggest, if not the biggest, online shopping day of the year has some of the most amazing offers you will ever see.  While a lot of blogs will be posting about amazing deals, closeouts, or can’t pass up buys, we’ve decided to share a little advice with you. Here are three ways to avoid buyers remorse!