http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Allison+Merlino Computers and Technology Allison Merlino Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286983&ca=Computers+and+Technology Depending on your needs printing can be an integral and expensive part of your computer usage. Making a smart choice at point of purchase can save a lot of money over time and ensure that you own a printer which is capable of your desired performance. I will provide an overview of two of the most co... Internet Allison Merlino Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285146&ca=Internet The current economy is being effected by a number of different factors and businesses of all shapes and sizes are feeling the effects. A trend that has effected many retailers, in combination with the general downward slide of consumer spending, is the adjustment to online retailers, namely Amazon.... Internet Allison Merlino Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=283486&ca=Internet MySpace leads Facebook in revenue earned form advertisements. But recently, Facebook has surpassed MySpace in unique visitors. This is an astounding accomplishment being that MySpace had a three year lead and enjoys immense popularity. Users are leaving MySpace for Facebook in droves and it is specu... Computers and Technology Allison Merlino Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282945&ca=Computers+and+Technology The U.S. broadcast system is embarking on a transition that is the result of technological advancements. It will make better use of resources most importantly our broadband spectrum and enhance the quality of our broadcasting. Although complicated at a glance, the transition has been a progression o... Computers and Technology Allison Merlino Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282078&ca=Computers+and+Technology A systems' availability, specifications, price, number and quality of games and perhaps most importantly its' ability to provide fun and longevity are all factors that should be considered when purchasing a game console. After assessing the PS2 and Xbox on these criteria can we determine which conso... Society Allison Merlino Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=280678&ca=Society The US economy has been treading water for the past couple of years with conditions continuing to decline. Fuel costs and the foreclosure rate are acting as undercurrents. There are currently no economic indicators showing a light at the end of the tunnel. While this does not mean that relief is non... Computers and Technology Allison Merlino Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=279401&ca=Computers+and+Technology Upon their release in the early 80’s Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3 offered similar products measured by both quality and efficiency. They each associated themselves with different systems which in turn determined their place in the market for the next two decades. It seems that we may be embarking... Internet Allison Merlino Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=278180&ca=Internet Residential DSL and Cable combined account for 90 percent of the broadband market in the U.S. There is a trend in the US of cable modem subscribers being consistently slightly higher in number than DSL subscribers. Although, in a survey of residential customers conducted by JD Power and Associates... Computers and Technology Allison Merlino Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=275901&ca=Computers+and+Technology There are Mac people and there are PC people. The divide has essentially been one of taste and can be compared to the Pepsi vs. Coke divide. Mac is seen as optimal, even necessary for music compilation, video chatting and creative cool tasks of the like. Those who prefer PC are of the opinion that i... Society Allison Merlino Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=273665&ca=Society There are numerous crime shows filling the prime time slots. And you can find some version of Law and Order, CSI etc. on at any time of day on a number of channels. The writers are increasingly creative and have a tireless supply of inspiration from real life events that they can put various spins o...