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Looking for a digital camera? The Kodak EasyShare C713 digital camera might be the perfect one for you. With a massive 7 Mega Pixel resolution, the Kodak EasyShare C7 13 certainly packs a punch.

With advanced digital image stabilization, you can take just about any photo with this camera. It might not the the best camera for a professional photographer, but it is great for anyone who wants a tiny camera to snap photos of their friends, families, or just anything in general.

The power of the Kodak EasyShare is its simplicity when it comes to sharing photos (hence the name). It is compatible with multiple types of cards, so if you already have an SD card or a similar card it might be compatible with this camera. It includes software for your PC (running Windows or Mac OS X), making things even easier on you.

Even though you might not have any experience with photography, this camera makes it hard to mess up an image. It is perfect for a gift for yourself or a gift for someone else, big or small. This camera is so easy to use that even your less-than-technical friend or family member can use it with ease!

Just for fun, it also comes in a few very stylish colors. The Kodak EasyShare C713 is available in pink, silver, black, or blue. The camera is small and compact, easily fitting in a purse or bag. It isn’t the sturdiest camera, but if you are careful with it and use a camera case for extra safety, it will stay intact.

Also, you can take high quality videos or record audio with the camera (and it includes the same sharing features for both of these media formats as it does images). You really can’t go wrong with the Kodak EasyShare C713 camera.

If you are a professional photographer, or you aspire to be one, you might want to consider a stronger camera. If you are just looking to take a few pictures and share them without much hassle, go with the Kodak EasyShare C713.

If you are looking to purchase one, I suggest that you also purchase a compatible memory card (if you do not have one already).

The storage space on the camera is limited (since the camera is so small), so you should add a memory card to expand this.

If you are able to move photos off of your camera and onto your computer often enough, or you don’t take that many photos, you should be fine with just the standard storage space.

Did you know that the typical photo printed in a print lab only lasts around 50 years? According the Epson, photos printed with the Epson Picture Mate Photolab & Printer last much longer – 4 times longer to be exact.

I think what they mean is that photos won’t begin to fade for 200 years (4 times longer) than photos created in a print lab. I don’t know that much about printing, but I don’t believe that photos created in a print lab will fall apart the second they hit 50 years old.

I do believe that photos printed with the Epson Picture Mate Photolab & Printer last longer. It uses advanced MicroPiezo technology developed by Epson to help your photos last longer and look their best. This technology also improves the quality of the photos printed.

With the Epson Picture Mate you can print from digital camera, USB flash drive, memory card, or by bluetooth for mobile phones and other devices.

Other than the whole last 200 years thing, another cool feature of the Picture Mate is it’s large easy to see LCD screen measuring a generous 3.6 inches.

Being able to see exactly what you’re printing before you hit print is a great benefit to avoid wasting photo paper. You can also easily  navigate around using that same screen, so it should be suitable for anyone ranging from a beginner to an expert.

The printer can run as a standalone machine or with your computer. It includes software for Windows (many versions, including Windows XP and Windows Vista) and Mac OS X. Linux users could also probably find a way to run the software (maybe with WINE) or find an alternative.

It was difficult to find things about this photo printer that I didn’t like. However, it only prints 4×6 photos. If this is all that you are looking for, this printer is pretty much perfect, but if you’d like to print something larger than you may need to go for a full size all in one style printer.

The Photo Mate prints at a high quality (5760×1440 dpi). Epson guarantees that you get at least 150 photos from every cartridge, making it a little more budget friendly than one might expect.

If you don’t, they will pro-rate the price of the cartridge and refund you a fraction of the price. I don’t know anyone who has taken them up on this deal, but it seems that this will protect you from purchasing a bad cartridge and losing money.

You probably won’t end up asking for a refund if you print 148 photos, but if it’s down around 100 it would be worth your time.

I was one of those people on the fence, not ready to buy a netbook.  They had one major shortcoming for my use, the screen resolution.

I use two programs everyday for my home business that requires a minimum screen height of 768 pixels.  Almost every netbook on the market has a screen resolution of 1024 x 600, which absolutely would not work for me.

The HP Mini 110 finally allowed me to join the world of Netbook owners.  The HP Mini 110 offers a Hi-Def screen option, with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768.

I can finally use my applications while moving through airports, in a restaurant, or library.  I love being able to drop my Mini 110 in its small bag, and head out the door.

You can get your choice of an Intel Atom N270 or N280 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB Hard Drive, and comes bundled with Windows XP Home Edition SP3.  I’m sure that will change to Windows 7 when it becomes available.

You’ve probably heard many people complain about running video on their netbooks, not a problem with Hewlett Packard’s Mini 110, just add the optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator, and you’ll be ready to enjoy full speed video on your netbook.

I really like the fact that I can choose one of three different color schemes.  Everyone having the identical white or black netbook gets very boring.

As you can see, the HP Mini 110 fills the shortcomings of most other netbooks.  HP comes to my rescue, once again.

A wireless router and data storage all in one?  With the Linksys WRT160NL wireless router, you also get a USB storage link.

The storage link allows you to attach a USB External hard drive, and share it for all users of your home network.  If your home is like many homes these days, you have multiple laptops, and would love to share some files.

This Linksys router with it’s Storage Link allow you to set this up quickly and easily.  It supports all versions of Microsoft Windows, and also recent versions of Mac OS.

The attached storage is also a great place for you to backup your critical files.  Having a couple USB drives you can swap out, would let you keep one drive running, and have a backup copy put away in a safe place.

Setting up the Linksys attached storage is very simple, just hook up the USB drive, open My Computer on your PC, and then type the router name in the address bar at the top.  The Linksys setup CD will have asked you to assign as name to your router.

We love having network attached storage in our home.  We share our pictures, and family documents on the attached drive, giving everyone quick access.

The router is also a great Wireless-N router.  The coverage and speed of Wireless-N is great covering every corner of our home.  Linksys has always made great quality products, and this router is not an exception.

The WRT160NL is a great value, for getting both a high quality wireless router, but also getting a solution for sharing files on your home network.

If you aren’t into all of the new digital ways to share photos, you can always print them out.

Or, even if you have all of these cool digital photo sharing gadgets, you can’t really scrapbook a digital keychain.

The Canon Pixma Mini 320 Photo Printer is the perfect solution for your digital woes.

The first thing that I noticed about the printer is the sleek design. It looks like it could be made by Apple, because it has that sleek, shiny, white look happening.

It includes a viewing screen for viewing photos, which is a must. I have a printer without this, so we either have to create an SD card with only the photos that we want to print, and then print them all or guess what number corresponds to what photo. It’s not a fun game.

We frequently end up with a bunch of photos that we don’t want. Paper and ink are both very expensive, so seeing what you print beforehand is a good thing.

The Canon Pixma Mini 320 Photo Printer is the perfect for traveling or going to scrapbook parties. It is quite small, so you can bring it just about anywhere.

If you’re at a party, you can have the photos printed and handed out before the party is over. On vacation? This little gizmo will follow you there too. It includes a revolutionary feature – a handle! You can carry it just about anywhere.

Print from digital cameras, memory cards, or cell phones. With an optional bluetooth adapter, you can print high quality photos from just about anything in a matter of seconds.

It claims that it prints at a ‘9600 x 2400 dpi’, but for this feature to be fully utilized, the print has to be connected to a computer.

If you are looking for a camera that is powerful, but compact, you should take a look at the Canon Powershot SD 11001S. This is a casual camera (not designed for professional photographers), but it is still very powerful.

It takes photos at 8 Mega Pixels, which is the current “big” for your average camera. 10 megapixel cameras are also cropping up, but of course are going to cost more. It is small and compact, and very easy to use.

Having only a small experience using digital cameras (you understand how to turn one on and how to take a picture), you should be able to use the Canon Powershot SD 11001S. Read the rest of this entry →

Have you heard terms like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter? If you haven’t, I guarantee your kids have.

These are just a few of the social networking sites where kids can meet other peers and create their own page to highlight who they are.

Before letting your kids interact on these or any other teen sites, fill them in on a few precautions in order to help them stay safe.

No one wants to rob their child of the joy of being a child. But, the world is a dangerous place. Even though your children are not yet adults, they need to be aware of what is going on around them. Read the rest of this entry →

There once was a time when computers took up an entire room. Now, every household has at least one.

If you have computers (desktops and laptops) in your home and the kids have access to them implement a few guidelines to keep them safe while on the Internet.

Everyone in your household values their privacy. If you have teenagers this is most likely a big issue for you now.

When it comes to online communication, their privacy will always take a back seat to their safety when they are in control.

You lock your home’s door against predators, but unfortunately these slimy thieves have found another way to get in – your computer. Read the rest of this entry →

Cisco has launched a writing contest called Lifestyles of the Tech Frustrated, running now until August 16, 2009, that asks customers of home networking products to submit a 500 word story of their experiences in setting up and managing a home network.

Cisco is asking users to share their networking nightmare stories and how they solved their problems using Network Magic software or other networking solutions. The top 10 entries as deemed by a panel of judges will win a Flip Mino HD Camcorder valued at $229.99*.

Cisco is inviting entries to tell their stories that depict the challenges and advantages of home networking. Cisco wants to hear about what customers are using home networking for and what they accomplish in their lives through technology.

To enter the Contest, participants can log on to the Lifestyles of the Tech Frustrated home page and fill out the registration form, ensuring they have reviewed the official rules and checked the box indicating acceptance of the rules.

The contest is open from July 2 to August 16, 2009 to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age.

Cisco Network Magic is a home and home office network management software solution that provides software tools to help users set up a home network without the associated hassles of the task.

The software programme helps enable users to connect their connected devices such as routers, PCs, printers, media hubs, media adapters and internet cameras.

Users can also control access to the internet and track online activity to ensure no users are abusing their privileges.

Network Magic also protects networks with enhanced WPA security capabilities and status alerts to block intruders and warn of any attempts from unauthorised sources.

Network Magic can also help to repair network and Internet connections to keep everything running smoothly and optimize productivity.

Notes to editors:
* MSRP at time of going to press. Actual prices may vary.

About Cisco Systems:
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate.

Cisco’s vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is more personal, more social, and more visual.

More information about Cisco and its line of consumer products can be found at www.linksysbycisco.com and www.cisco.com/consumer.

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Cisco Consumer Business Group
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www.networkmagic.com

Computer error messages have an uncanny ability to annoy you and make you feel helpless at the same time.

The reason they are so annoying is that they may pop up when you are doing an important task.

They make you feel helpless because they use confusing error codes which they expect you to remember or decipher and are not helpful in communicating what has gone wrong.

The coders who devise these carelessly written error messages forget that ideally an error message must meet 3 important criteria:

1. A message should explain clearly “what the problem is”.

2. It should identify potential causes of the problem.

3. It should suggest possible solutions to the problem.

In order to deal with the computer errors on your own, you need to spend some time to understand a few common causes of error messages and how you can deal with them. Read the rest of this entry →