A Geek Squad Whenever You Need It

May 14, 2010 on 5:04 pm | No Comments

Our lives intersect with personal electronic gadgets more and more every day. Even if you have a flat-screen HD TV, iPhone 3G S, Kindle, and a Pentax Optio M90 camera, I’ll bet there are times you feel intimidated by all the rapid innovations and updates.

 You’re not alone. Compared to the hypothetical consumer mentioned above, I’m a Luddite with my habits of reading books and watching a boxy, TiVo-less, 15-year-old television.

 While I’m in no hurry for upgrades, I am thankful for this CNET app. It’s the closest thing I’ve seen to having all the relevant info you need in one place. In addition to the daily top features, you get four handy sections that can help nearly all your tech needs: 

  • Top Technology News
  • Popular Gadget Reviews
  • Up-to-Date Tech Videos
  • Deals of the Day

 The sections have a simple presentation that doesn’t intimidate. But that’s not to say you can’t find really comprehensive information on any of the items that interest you.

 If that’s not enough geekiness for your My Yahoo! page, check out these more specialized feeds: 

 Tom
- My Yahoo! Editorial

Basking in the Summer-Movie Fun

May 5, 2010 on 10:31 am | No Comments

The big summer movie season kicks off with “Iron Man 2,” and fans can expect a steady stream of high-profile films that are packed with action and stars.

Surveying the latest reviews, celebrity interviews, and red-carpet action is all part of the summer-movie fun. Will Tom Cruise’s latest film bomb? Can a fourth “Shrek” find box-office gold? How will Julie Roberts look in her latest movie?

The following apps can help you enjoy all the details:

 

With all these features for keeping tabs on the summer film season, you’ll always have the best seat in the house.

Apps mentioned in this post:

Tom
- My Yahoo! Editorial

Financial Reform: Doing Your Part

April 23, 2010 on 1:58 pm | 5 Comments

Financial industry reform is getting lots of attention these days. Many of the issues in the debate may seem distant, partisan, or confusing, but the idea of protecting a consumer’s personal finances hits close to home for each of us.

 Are you looking for some personal finance reform? Start by monitoring your investments and budget, current mortgage-rate data, and business news that is relevant to your situation. These possible additions to your My Yahoo! page can help:

 When your money matters are under control and monitored regularly, you’ll be in better shape to handle whatever bumps the economy — and the financial industry — may throw your way.

 Apps mentioned in this post:

 Tom
- My Yahoo! Editorial

How Green Is My Page?

April 16, 2010 on 2:15 pm | No Comments

With Earth Day around the corner, thoughts and plans turn to green. The annual commemoration on April 22 started 40 years ago, and its significance has grown beyond recycling and picking up litter.

Today politicians promote “green jobs” as part of the sustainable energy industry. Economists argue for greening the economy. Builders seek to have new homes and skyscrapers certified as green. And of course questions about climate change affect us all.

 These issues have become part of what Earth Day symbolizes.  If you want to green your My Yahoo! page to increase awareness, here are some suggestions:

 

  • Yahoo! News: Climate Change: News develops rapidly on this broad topic, but you can stay informed more easily with this feed.
  • Green Lifestyle: Load this app to enjoy daily quizzes, learn green facts, and find ways to make a difference.
  • Green Dream Jobs: This feed from SustainableBusiness.com gives frequent updates on new jobs that involve some aspect of ecology or sustainable development.
  • Green Reality Check: One blogger’s quest to discover what it really means to be green and sustainable — or not.
  • Yahoo! Green Featured Topics: Analysis and consumer tips on everything from transportation and energy to food and health. This is just one of many feeds you can try from Yahoo! Green.

 Learning more about our planet and sustaining its life is one great way to start your commemoration of this historic Earth Day.

 Apps mentioned in this post:

Tom
- My Yahoo! Editorial

‘Play Ball!’

April 9, 2010 on 1:39 pm | No Comments

Spring is here: Flowers are growing, robins are singing, and baseball fans are flocking to stadiums to cheer on their favorite Major League teams. (Or maybe just to eat hotdogs and enjoy the outdoors.)

 Since you can’t always be at the ballpark to witness every highlight, these helpful feeds can keep you close to the action:

 

  • Yahoo! Sports – MLB News: As the season progresses, stay on top of all the latest scores and news about your favorite teams and players.
  • The Hardball Times: The blog from the New York Times features insightful commentary, player interviews, and more.
  • ESPN.com – MLB: Another fine source for comprehensive coverage of that latest in professional baseball.
  • Confessions of a She-Fan: Writer Jane Heller’s unique and often comic take on the MLB provides a fun diversion.

 Now you can stay in touch with “America’s pastime” anytime.

 Apps mentioned in this post:

Tom
- My Yahoo! Editorial

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