The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved new rules requiring telemarketers that use autodialed or prerecorded telephone calls to sell products, to get written approval from customers before sending them “robocalls”. Unwanted robocalls and text messages were among the top consumer complaints to the FCC in...
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Apache Air Assault for Xbox 360 Product Review
This game is rated T for ages 13 and up. I thought that Apache Air Assault was one of the toughest video games that I’ve ever played. I liked the fact that I could use weapons and fly helicopters. I didn’t like the fact that the controls...
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1 in 3 Laptops will fail within 3 years.
SquareTrade analyzed failure rates for over 30,000 new laptop computers covered by their Laptop Warranty plans and found that one-third of all laptops will fail within 3 years. Highlights of the study include: Looking at the first 3 years of ownership, 31% of laptop owners reported a...
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Get Ready for another Big Windows Update on January 10, 2012
Microsoft said it would deliver seven security updates this week — tying the record for January — to patch eight vulnerabilities in Windows and its developer tools. One of the seven updates was tagged “critical,” the highest threat ranking in Microsoft’s four-step system, which is to fix...
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Computer Service for Vancouver, Washington
If it is inconvenient for you to get from your location in Vancouver to our shop in Tigard, Mad Dog Computer Repair and Services offers FREE pick-up and return services to Vancouver. Additionally, one of our skilled techs can come to your location in Vancouver. You’ll love...
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