Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:41:00 GMT
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:04:58 GMT
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:56:00 GMT
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
Sunday, May 12 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:55:49 GMT
Shopping for graduation gifts can be a headache, especially when the graduate in your life may be asking for the latest, greatest gadget.
Shopping for graduation gifts can be a headache, especially when the graduate in your life may be asking for the latest, greatest gadget.
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Remember when the launch of a new windows operating system was a really big deal? Remember when Microsoft ruled the headlines of the tech world?
That was before the days of smart phones. It was well before the days of tablets. And was during the time when people were tied down at a desktop computer.
If one has not seen the commercials, they might have missed that Microsoft launched Windows 8 since it has not been dominating the tech headlines. Still, it does not necessarily mean it is not a big dead.
Windows 8 adds the potential to use your desktop computer as a tablet with touches and swipes. Of course, the purchase of a touch screen is required. But no worries are required as old monitors can still be used with the new operating system. They just have to be used as a regular old monitor.
Windows 8 is designed to work seamlessly with tablets running Windows RT, especially Microsoft's first entry into the tablet wars, the surface tablet that debuted at the same time.
It will cost $39 to upgrade from an existing Windows PC, but before shelling out money, spend some time online reading the reviews. Some have complained that the operating system is tricky compared to the previous version, not to mention those that came before it.
Have you tried or are avoiding Windows 8? Think it would be a waste of money to upgrade? Voice your opinion at facebook.com/DougEvansFOX5.
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