Credit cards have been growing in popularity for decades. Today, more credit, debit and gift cards are used than ever before. Due the growing popularity of these methods of payment, they are a common target for those who counterfeit them. These activities from counterfeiters cost businesses millions of dollars per year. Around the world, a billion dollars is lost every year to counterfeit credit cards. Here are a few tips on how to spot a counterfeit credit card. Of course, these tips are only good ...

As the gamer world motors by at the speed of light it may be hard to keep up with the hottest PC games of 2011. Even though there is some time still left for a last minute release, these five still stand tall although others come in close second depending on the gamer.

There has always been debate and controversy surrounding Flash including a very publicized feud between Adobe and Apple. Many people see Flash as outdated and flawed yet many sites still use it. It has also been adopted by Android and Blackberry phones so it would seem that there is a prominent divide. However, things have taken a dramatic turn as Adobe recently announced that they will no longer continue to develop flash for mobile browsers. This means that there will now be a primary focus on ...

It is a crisis that will rock your world and throw you off track in your daily routine so badly you might cry – your cell phone is lost or stolen. If you’re like most people, your cell phone is your lifeline. It carries with you all your most important contact information, messages, and photos. You use it to record and recall your schedule and calendar of events. It’s your method of communication with everyone in the outside world from text messages to voicemail to social media sites at your ...

Being merely a tot back in the ‘60s, I was too busy playing hop scotch and Chutes and Ladders to have a clear idea of what was “all the rage” when it came to technology, so I did a bit of research to discover what tech gadgets were popular back in that era. It turns out that some still exist and some are well on their way to extinction.

Facebook will be a launching some new security features in the coming days. You may be able to take the help of your friends if you are unable to access Facebook account and are locked out. According to the official release on the Security Page, you will be able to appoint three to five friends who will be designated as trusted friends. These friends will be sent special codes if you are locked out and are unable to access email as well.

Is your area under a severe storm watch? There’s an app for that! What do you do if you come across a car accident and someone needs first aid? There’s an app for that too! That’s right, when you can’t count on the local news to get you the information you need on time, you can count on your iPhone, smartphone or android phone to bring you thousands of apps that will make sure you’re prepared in a variety of emergency situations. From step-by-step instructions on how to safely perform CPR ...

Many computer users have heard of Open Office, titled “The Free and Open Productivity Suite.” It certainly has its benefits: you have the ability to do word processing, spreadsheets, make presentations and even PDFs. In today’s economic climate, with budgets getting tighter every day, choosing Open Office seems like an easy decision. Or is it? There are many things you can do in Open Office. You can write letters, documents, presentations, files, spreadsheets, PDFs and more. It’s ideal for ...