Everyone's busy this time of year, so here's how to take the stress away from gift buying, Holiday travel and surviving the next few weeks.
Current research says that kids want Apple products more than anything else. iPod, iPhone and iPad gifts are likely to be well received. My experience tells me the same is often true for adults.
The Xbox is outselling the Playstation 3 and Wii by a large margin in the games console market.
3D TV is still on the sidelines, I don't advise jumping in yet.
Smartphones are the phones everyone wants. They're available for a low monthly cost on prepaid carriers like Boost Mobile and Cricket. Those carriers are great for anyone who doesn't want to commit to a contract or is on a budget. If you want an iPhone, you'll still need to go with Verizon, Sprint or AT&T.
Education pays for itself. Buy them a computer lesson or installation from TheONbutton!
Computer speakers like these will liven up any home office.
A portable charger, such this one, will keep gadgets charged up during the day when they run out of juice.
Three months of Netflix streaming at $7.99 a month will give someone hours of TV and movie watching pleasure.
An iTunes gift card is always handy.
Restart your computer every few days instead of putting it to sleep. It takes a little longer but pays back in reliability by giving the computer a fresh start on the day.
Close down applications that you're not using to allow the computer to free up resources for other purposes.
Be careful when viewing festive greetings emails. While most are genuine, some might be taking advantage of the season. While that Santa video your friend emailed you might sound like a blast, it could be carrying a virus. Be cautious when opening email attachments and scan your computer regularly.
Make a backup of important files in advance in case a visiting family member has an accident when using your computer. It could help you avoid unwanted tension!
Happy Holidays!