Audiovox Over-The-Ear 808 Signature Series Headphones I’ve been watching people for walk around with headphones on for ages. I had wondered what the hoopla was about. I honestly thought that it was rather silly because I assumed the sound quality was the same as ear buds, they were just bigger and bulkier... a status symbol. Then I was sent a pair of Over-The-Ear 808 Signature Series Headphones to review (free of charge, all opinions are … [Read more...]
Windows XP End of Support Coming Soon | Windows 8 Upgrade Offer | #WindowsChampions
Windows XP End of Support We use our computers for many different reasons. Some use it for casual use like email, browsing and shopping, others for school, and some for business. Everyone has one common denominator when it comes to their files and information... we want it to be secure and safe. If you are using Windows XP... the following information is VITAL to you. In 2001, Windows XP was launched, and went on to become Microsoft’s … [Read more...]
New FREE Windows 8 Apps | Shopping and Health | #WindowsChampions
New FREE Windows 8 Apps #WindowsChampions Here are a couple of new Windows 8 Apps that are not only free but they look to be super helpful as well! I am always on the lookout for fun and useful apps... so if you know of one that everyone should check out, let me know! Envvied Envvied is the first app on the Windows Store that allows you to browse and shop directly from some of the hottest photos online. Join the community of … [Read more...]
Six Fun Windows 8 Apps You NEED | #WindowsChampions
Six Fun Windows 8 Apps You NEED So you are finally getting the hang of the new Windows platform and you’re ready to add on a few new apps to spice things up. But where to start? Here are a few that we thought are must haves... from cooking and weather to toddler apps. Yumvy Free This cooking companion app makes cooking sophisticated, restaurant-quality meals at home fun, fast, and easy. YumvY will walk you through the process … [Read more...]
Declutter Your Inbox With Outlook.com #WindowsChampions
Declutter Your Inbox With Outlook.com I am a wanna be organista. Seriously. If you know me, you’re probably laughing right now. Why? Because I have over 400,000 emails piled in my Gmail account. It’s a huge mess that will probably end up in a mass delete. Up until recently I had been downloading my emails to the program Outlook. I was able to sort and file a little, but I tend to leave emails in my inbox thinking I will get back to … [Read more...]
Microsoft Wireless Mobile 3500 Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mobile 3500 Mouse Taking your laptop on the go can prove to be a cumbersome activity. I’m sure I am not alone in the fact that I detest the trackpad on my laptop and prefer to use a wireless mouse. I am much more efficient and get less frustrated doing so. The key to portability is size and the Microsoft Wireless Mobile 3500 Mouse is just right. You'll appreciate how this wireless mobile mouse comfortably fits your … [Read more...]
Getting to Know the HTC 8x Windows Phone | #Troop8X #HTC8
Getting to Know the HTC 8x Windows Phone The all new Windows phone 8X by HTC is here! Content and/or other value provided by our partner, HTC. What's so great about it? It features a super wide angle, front facing camera which is great for self portraits and even group Skype calls. The built-in 2.0 lens, back-side illumination and ImageChip make sure your photos come out great in any light. It has Beats Audio which … [Read more...]
I’ve Joined #Troop8x | Windows 8X Phone by HTC #HTC8
New Windows 8X HTC Phone Content and/or other value provided by our partner, HTC. I think it would be fair to say I am a smart phone virgin. I've always had fairly basic phones and don't quite get what all the hype is about. My husband has an awesome phone, but because he always has it on him I never get to play with it. I *just* learned how to make a call on it over the weekend and he's had it for … [Read more...]
Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker
Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker Portable speakers are so convenient, but wireless Bluetooth speakers are even better! I wanted to get this speaker for my husband to review. He is always on the go and I thought a portable speaker for his iPhone would come in handy. I know basically nothing about Bluetooth and even less about iPhones, so here's what he had to say about the Auvio Expanding Bluetooth Speaker: This speaker works great! … [Read more...]
Windows 8 is HERE! #WindowsChampions
Yesterday, October 26th, Microsoft made Windows 8 available to the public. I had to pleasure of playing with Windows 8 a few months back at BlogHer ‘12. My first reaction was that this platform is going to be easy for almost everyone to pick up. I had one particular person in mind that has a difficult time learning new things. Having all of the app tiles (also known as charms) on the home page makes it as simple as click and go. The … [Read more...]