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You can never find a USB drive when you need one

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Joel

USB drives used to be a lot more useful. You could share files between home and work, or between coworkers. Nowadays, USB drives on your office laptops and desktops are all locked down. And how often do you need to … Continue reading →

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Used refrigerator water filters?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Joel

I’m shopping for replacement refrigerator water filters for our Whirlpool fridge, and found the correct type on Amazon.com. My question is who would want to buy USED water filters? I suppose you can get anything on Amazon, but the question … Continue reading →

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I bought an HDTV screen cleaner and Best Buy is too expensive

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Joel

Once upon a time, I used to like Best Buy. I remember walking into my first store sometime around 2000. It was big and brightly-lit. It was gorgeous. The selections were wide and all-encompassing. The smell of ozone and the … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to find a decent HDTV?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Joel

Short story – I can’t find an HDTV that I like. Each model out there has both rave reviews and serious complaints. Also, I can’t trust CNET on their reviews as my sole source of trusted information anymore. Long story – In December … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com has really pissed me off

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

So…… I ordered my PlayStation 3 Wednesday night.  Yes, that’s right.  You read that correctly.  I ordered the 80 Gb console, component cables, and Half Life 2 (a la The Orange Box) from my favorite retailer in the whole galaxy….. … Continue reading →

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