Recent Comments
Comment by Kathleen Dombrowski on 12 Things That Cause Computer Crashes (February 5, 2026 09:55 PM)
As usual you hit the nail on the head! LAPTOP'S and why they are called that? On your lap, on your bed, on the floor, you get point. Restricting air f...
Comment by Erenst van Niekerk on 12 Things That Cause Computer Crashes (February 4, 2026 05:59 AM)
As usuall excellent read. Keep it up! Thanx Bob. ...
Comment by Cliff on 12 Things That Cause Computer Crashes (February 4, 2026 01:32 AM)
Great read, thanks Bob!...
Comment by Renaud OLGIATI on 12 Things That Cause Computer Crashes (February 3, 2026 09:08 PM)
One thing to also consider: Unless you are utterly dependent on software that only exists in Windows version, or company policy mandates the Redmont p...
Comment by Hira on How to Find the Cheapest Flights (Without Losing Your Mind) (January 30, 2026 03:45 PM)
Nice article Bob About deleting cookies, I had experience in booking flights. Sometimes trying the same flight date and route for 3 - 4 days, increase...
Comment by Stephen on How to Find the Cheapest Flights (Without Losing Your Mind) (January 29, 2026 11:36 PM)
The one piece of advice I have (and have learned from Christopher Elliott and Michelle Couch-Friedman) is to always buy your tickets from the airline....
Comment by Sean on Calling All Logophiles (Pork Lion of Beef, anyone?) (January 15, 2026 11:57 PM)
I love Engrish.com, which shows signs and products that are translated to English...very poorly. ...
Comment by Tom on Calling All Logophiles (Pork Lion of Beef, anyone?) (January 15, 2026 08:35 PM)
I always liked the oxymorons. They are a little bit hard to come up with but a couple examples would be: military intelligence or original copoy....
Comment by Gary R on Will Ting Mobile Slash Your Cell Phone Bill? (January 15, 2026 05:02 PM)
Have Tello for $6/month. That gives me unlimited texts, 100 minutes talk and 1 GB data. Don't use phone a lot, so it covers all the bases for me. No...
Comment by Norman C Rosen on Will Ting Mobile Slash Your Cell Phone Bill? (January 15, 2026 04:40 PM)
I have Ting fiber and email. Never had a problem....
Voicemail Articles
Virtual Office Phone Systems
A virtual office phone system is a service that provides the efficiencies and professional audio image of a business office without the usual overhead. A virtual office system is ideal for many kinds of small businesses. Find out if one is right for your business...
...Avoid Voice Menu Mazes
Are you one of those people who hates Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems - otherwise known as voice mail jail? Automated voice menu systems can be annoying, frustrating, and time-wasting. It is especially irritating when a voice-recognition system didn't understand your request and makes you repeat yourself in an ever louder voice. Here are some tips to help you break free of the voice menus and reach a real person...
...Buy Calling Cards Online
Prepaid calling cards help you save money on long-distance calls under many common circumstances. International calling cards are especially thrifty when traveling abroad. While long-distance calling cards are sold in many retail stores, you can buy calling cards online to get a broader selection of options and the best per-minute rate...
...Internet Voicemail Services
You do everything else online... why not your voicemail too? If you're still using an old-school answering machine, online voicemail services let you combine the best features of voice messaging with the convenience of email and the Web...
...MagicTalk Free Phone Calls
I've seen something called MagicTalk that's supposed to give you free phone calls to landlines and mobile phones. Can I really make free phone calls, or is MagicTalk a scam?
...Best Conference Call Service
Choosing the best conference call service from the thousands of conference calling companies available can be bewildering. You have to consider the geographic coverage of teleconferencing providers; the amenities they offer; the cost of the features you need; and the quality of conference call services. Here are some tips to consider...
...Free Voicemail Services
Free voicemail services were commonplace during the 1990s, when the Web was new and service providers had something to prove to voicemail users. But today there are very few truly free voicemail services now that the technology has demonstrated its reliability and quality. Here's a rundown on where to go for free voicemail, and what features are offered...
...
