Category Archives: Personal

BestBuy’s Shameful Sales Pressure on Seniors

Posted on January 18, 2012 by blakehandler

While I wish my 80 year old Father-in-Law would ask me for technical assistance, he’s proudly independent and still prefers doing things himself. He was tired of his old (analog) TV, and wanted to purchase a 40″ HDTV – should … Continue reading →

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Get Your Custom Xbox Avatar T-Shirt Here!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by blakehandler

From Microsoft & Cafepress: “Bring your Xbox LIVE Avatar to life & share it with people in the “real” world. When you’re sporting your own fun Avatar on gear, who knows who you’ll bump into (and be recognized by — … Continue reading →

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Loving My New “Samsung Focus S” Windows Phone

Posted on December 3, 2011 by blakehandler

I’ll have plenty to say about this wonderful phone soon – but right now I feel like I’m driving a luxury rental car, and every time I use the blinkers … the windshield wipers go on! 🙂

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Seven Days in Utopia: Movie’s Ending Only on the Internet

Posted on September 4, 2011 by blakehandler

Not sure if I’d be pleased to watch an entire movie and NOT see the ending — only to be told to check the Internet to “see what happens”. Movie Pooper: Seven Days in Utopia (2011) Seven Days in Utopia: … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Stops By …

Posted on July 27, 2011 by blakehandler

Just another day at the office … Lady Gaga stopped by to perform her new song “You And I” – she sure sounded great for 8am (^_^) Watch Here –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pG-tJGlfHF0

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Windows Live Spaces No Longer Allows Managing Comments

Posted on September 23, 2010 by blakehandler

Back on 6/7 Windows Live Spaces removed their stats page — Microsoft quickly posted a page that stated based upon user feedback they have removed the stat page.  Microsoft has now removed that page. Gone *poof* = http://www.windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=e708d811-a033-4e2b-8898-0b3018f058d6   Well they never … Continue reading →

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Shameless Plug: Contest for “Best Windows Website 2009” – Please Vote!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by blakehandler

  The Windows Club recently judged 60+ Windows technical websites & blogs. The individual rankings of each of the judges: Ed Bott, Rafael Rivera, Steve Sinchak, Paul Schottland, Lowell Heddings, Emil Protalinski, Howard Lo, Corrine Chorney, James Fisher & Anand … Continue reading →

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The End of FM Talk Radio Launches New “Amp Radio”

Posted on February 21, 2009 by blakehandler

It was a sad day at work as we said goodby to our Free FM radio network (Adam Carolla, Tom Leykis, Tim Conway Jr., Frosty Heidi & Frank) While you can still grab some podcasts for posterity — it’s not … Continue reading →

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Our Company Holiday Party

Posted on December 24, 2008 by blakehandler

  Many companies have “dismissed” employees and canceled their Holiday Parties. And my company is no exception.   But even though our staff was reduced – we still held a small, quick, "we’re thankful we still have jobs" party in our … Continue reading →

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Sorry for the Lack of Blogging

Posted on June 1, 2008 by blakehandler

  Due to some personal triumphs, a family tragedy, and a much deserved vacation “The Road to Know Where” blog needed to take a break. I sincerely appreciate the emails and comments I’ve received – and I promise there are … Continue reading →

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