Andrew Malek

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Secrets of Getting Better Service When Dining Out Alone

11th March 2011
People often dine out in groups. Whether it's family, a group of friends, or a cluster of office workers, eating out is often as much a social experience as it is one to try out new flavors and dishes. Nonetheless, there are many reasons one may esche... Read >

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Computer Users

17th January 2011
It's the New Year! A fresh start, a new beginning, time to sweep away the mistakes of the past to bring on the new you of the future. At this time many of us make all kinds of resolutions, such as to quit smoking, lose weight and head to the gym more (ahe... Read >

What is Pre-Installed Bloatware?

10th March 2009
When you purchase a prebuilt computer from a major vendor, you normally expect it to operate "right out of the box" without having to do a lot of work to get it configured for Internet browsing, e-mail, document writing, etc. Thus, most purchased computer... Read >

Top 7 Ways to Help Make Sure Your E-Mail Gets Read

10th March 2009
While e-mail is an extremely important tool that helps friends, family members, and coworkers communicate, the rampant spread of unsolicited commercial e-mail has made this communication medium less useful. Depending on which security researcher you belie... Read >

Think That Attachment is From Your Friend?

03rd March 2009
Did someone you know just send you an electronic mail attachment that you weren't expecting? Perhaps it's a picture to go along with a joke, a song they want you to hear, or a program that displays fireworks on your screen. Surely your co-worker checked t... Read >

Why You Should Avoid Using Tripods in the City

03rd March 2009
Say what? Tripods allow digital cameras to take longer exposures without experiencing "camera shake", allowing you to take clearer pictures, especially useful at nighttime or other low-light situations. So why would this article suggest you not use one wh... Read >

Touchdown Shouting Tips to Shoot Digital Photos of American Football Part 2

29th December 2008
Part I of this article on taking "Touchdown!" shouting photos at football games discussed some advice on preparation before the game, tips on useful accessories to take to the game, plus suggestions on what features to look for when buying a digital camer... Read >

Touchdown Shouting Tips to Shoot Digital Photos of American Football Part 1

19th December 2008
American Football - a game of high stakes and even higher emotions, whether it's the joy of watching an immaculate catch, the anguish of losing a game by a "wide-right" field-goal, or the worry of seeing your quarterback blindsided by an angry lineman wit... Read >

My Digital Cameras Keep Becoming Obsolete!

15th December 2008
As a digital camera owner, this scenario likely applies to you. After visiting a digital camera store, talking to friends, reading reviews, or possibly shopping online, at one time you bought what you thought was the perfect digital camera for your needs.... Read >

Electronic Mail Joke Passing Etiquette

01st December 2008
E-mail is a great way to keep in touch with friends, family members, and coworkers. Many people love to do so by forwarding jokes to dozens, if not hundreds, of their address book contacts. Before you become the humor distributor, please, PLEASE read t... Read >

Is it Ok to Use Cheaper Media in your Digital Camera?

24th November 2008
Especially in today's troublesome economy, with the high prices of digital cameras, rechargeable batteries, tripods, filters, and other accessories, you might be tempted to save some money by purchasing cheaper, generic digital camera media. And why not? ... Read >

Be Careful with Social Network Invite E-Mails

03rd November 2008
Nowadays, many of us receive e-mail invitations to join social networking websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or MySpace. These services make it easy for members to send out invitation emails complete with response links, and it is in their best interest... Read >

Stop Spending Your Money on Higher Gas Prices - Use the Internet

25th June 2006
Gasoline prices continue to rise, costing you money. At the risk of dating this article, previously unseen U.S. gas prices of over $3.00 are now common in some areas. I know those in Europe and elsewhere pay much more, but we can agree over the past year ... Read >