Category Archives: Shopping

Buyers Beware of Tampered Gift Cards

Posted on December 20, 2017 by skicat56

Buyers Beware of Tampered Gift Cards Krebs On security December 19 2017 https://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/12/buyers-beware-of-tampered-gift-cards/ Prepaid gift cards make popular presents and no-brainer stocking stuffers, but before you purchase one be on the lookout for signs that someone may have tampered with … Continue reading →

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If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…

Posted on June 17, 2014 by skicat56

Krebs on Security https://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/06/if-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true/   If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…   The old adage “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” no doubt is doubly so when it comes to steeply discounted brand-name stuff … Continue reading →

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Amazon wins fight to keep customer records private

Posted on October 26, 2010 by skicat56

October 25, 2010 9:22 PM PDT by Declan McCullagh http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20020680-281.html?tag=nl.e703 In a victory for the free speech and privacy rights of Amazon.com customers, a federal judge ruled today that the company would not have to turn over detailed records on … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Family Pack Discount Deal Returns Amid Cooling Sales

Posted on October 6, 2010 by skicat56

Gregg Keizer, Computerworld Oct 4, 2010 7:56am http://www.pcworld.com/article/206855/windows_7_family_pack_discount_deal_returns_amid_cooling_sales.html?tk=nl_cox_h_crawl Microsoft on Sunday kicked off sales of Windows 7 Family Pack in the U.S., with most retailers selling the three-license package for the full list price of $150. At the same time, new … Continue reading →

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Get a Deal on Windows 7, Learn Office 2010 for Free

Posted on August 9, 2010 by skicat56

Pay only $30 for Windows 7 (if you’re a student), and learn Office 2010 from two free books. Rick Broida, PC World Aug 3, 2010 4:00 am http://www.pcworld.com/article/202054/get_a_deal_on_windows_7_learn_office_2010_for_free.html?tk=nl_wvx_h_cbintro It’s that whole back-to-school season, which means many parents are probably wondering if … Continue reading →

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Microsoft offers Windows XP, Office XP users 50 percent discount to encourage upgrades

Posted on January 5, 2010 by skicat56

January 4th, 2010 Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 7:41 am zdnet.com article Microsoft officials are well aware that its biggest Windows 7 and Office 2010 competitors are its own previous product iterations (Windows XP and Office XP/2003). To try … Continue reading →

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Ding-dong, DRM Is Dead — But Here Comes Variable Pricing

Posted on April 7, 2009 by skicat56

Om Malik | Tuesday, April 7, 2009 | 10:00 AM PT GigaOm.com tunes Digital Rights Management (DRM), at least as it relates to music, is finally taking a dirt nap. Apple’s iTunes Music Store is now 100 percent DRM-free. This … Continue reading →

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WebSite Daily

Posted on January 14, 2009 by skicat56

Today’s site: http://chris.pirillo.com/the-ultimate-list-of-netbook-coupons/ Chris Pirillo From: Brian Omalley Date: January 13, 2009 1:37:28 PM PST To: Chris Pirillo Subject: NETBOOK COUPONS I got dozens of request for Netbooks coupons/Deals, so here’s our complete list of current Netbook offers. Stay tuned … Continue reading →

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