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Advanced Computer Repair in Lindale TX

March 30th, 2011

Advanced Computer Repair
I love personal small time computer shops. The truth is you don’t need to walk into Best Buy and other larger electronics stores to get your computer repaired.

If you live in Lindale you will find Advanced Computer Repair right off I20 across from the Country Store gas station and Ellis Pharmacy. Once up on the Hideaway Lake service road just look to your right beyond the banks and you will see Advanced Computer Repair next to a pet boarding business.

Advanced Computer Repair doesn’t just offer personalized computer and laptop repair but also sells refurbished laptops and desktop computers. This means you get these computers for super cheap prices compared to full retail at Best Buy and Walmart.

I stopped by the other day simply to pick up a USB mouse for $10. The service man was friendly, knowledgable and genuinely seemed to care about helping me.

What you get from this Lindale TX computer and laptop repair shop is a lot of personalized expert advice. He will let you know what might be wrong with your laptop and give you status as repair is done. If you simply have a virus or small minor issue he may be able to repair it right on the spot while your still in the store.

Advanced Computer Repair in Lindale TX

Super Bowl Party

February 5th, 2011

People across the country are preparing for one of the most popular parties of the year, the Super Bowl party. If you are throwing a Super Bowl party in East Texas this weekend, you really only need two things, good food, and a big screen television.

I highly doubt people are looking to buy a brand new television just a few days before the Super Bowl, but if you are looking to get a new television set there are a lot of places that are having big sales. When it comes to technology it seems that if you wait a year after the product comes out there will be something new and you can save a huge percentage of the cost of the original product you wanted. Dallas Texas Superbowl 45

Most television companies are starting to move their technology towards doing more 3D television and extremely thin televisions. If you walk through Wal-Mart stores you will see flat screen televisions for a third less than they were last year. Wal-Mart has great prices on their televisions but the employees that work there do not really know what the best deal is. If you want a great staff to recommend the best television for the big game I recommend that you go to Don’s TV & Appliances or to Best Buy.

Now that you have your television ready, is it time to start with the food. This is one of the times of the year that junk food is expected. The most popular foods at a Super Bowl party are the barbeque chicken wings, chips and cheese dip, and fruit and vegetable trays. If you have no desire to cook for your party, there are great places that will provide your party with the necessary food.Aaron Rodgers Superbowl 45

Most places will do catering, but the most popular restaurant during Super Bowl has to be Wing Stop. It is amazing how many wings are sold on Super Bowl Sunday. But who does not love Wing Stop? They have the best flavors no matter what flavor you prefer. I am not a big fan of spicy flavors, because I get the worse heart burn, so I love the Hawaiian wings and the lemon-pepper wings. Wing Stop has great flavors that come as regular chicken wings, boneless Wings, and chicken strips.

If you are up for the challenge of cooking for the hungry crowd, you probably have been into the grocery stores and seen the many displays of junk food advertising the Super Bowl. But instead of just throwing a few barbeque wings on the grill, why not do a Super Bowl theme? I know it shows you as being cheesy but really when it comes to food how can you go wrong?

In this year’s Super Bowl the Green Bay Packers will be battling against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If you have seen one Green Bay game, you know the food that they are known for, cheese! Wisconsin likes to be known for their cheese, so why not do a bunch of trays of Wisconsin Cheese? Trying to figure out what to do for the Steelers was tricky until I found out that Pennsylvania is know to be the snack capital of the world.

It was the first place to introduce pretzels to the United States. The state of Pennsylvania is known for the Hershey Company and many more chocolate companies. Have fun with different cheeses, chocolates, and many other snack foods as you watch these teams fight to be the 2011 Super Bowl winners.

Christmas shopping for Him

December 8th, 2010

Guy Christmas Gift Ideas 2010Christmas shopping for men can be the hardest thing to do. Good thing that there are store in Tyler that have people that know things about electronics, tools, and hunting supplies, or most women would be more lost than they were before. If you are reading this and just got back from the store from buying a horrible Christmas sweater that you know your husband will never wear, but you will always get mad at him for not wearing, please, do everyone a favor and take it back.

Instead of trying to make your husband’s wardrobe even more embarrassing, get him something he could enjoy, and actually use. Academy has a great selection of gifts for the outdoor-loving man. If your husband loves to camp, you can find all different cooking supplies for the camp fire, sleep bags, tents, cots, and everything he will want to have the most enjoyable camping experience. Many men find fishing and camping as a way to escape their busy life. If you don’t really know what you are shopping for there are plenty of people that are willing to help you find the gifts for that special man. Academy does not only have great Christmas gifts for campers, hunters, and fishermen, but also for the football lover, baseball player, and golfer. If all you have heard from your man has been about the Texas A&M Aggies doing well in football you might want to take a look into Academy’s large selection of college football stuff. Fill his stockings up with anything from shot glasses to pens and pencils with the school’s logo on it. Academy has team t-shirts, jackets, jerseys, and much more. For the sport playing men you can find all different equipment and clothing for many different sports, such as golf, baseball, basketball, and many more.

If the out door life style in no way appeals to the man you are shopping for and you can usually find them in front of a video game or computer, there really is one store for you, Best Buy. I was recently walking through the popular electronic store and I felt more lost than any other store I have gone into. To me the difference between a Mac and a P.C. is determined by the young kid and the balding man on the Mac commercials. When I see something on my husband’s Christmas list like HDMI cables I don’t even know what department to look in, but I got help from the super nerdy employees. If there is a place in Tyler that carries the newest video games, you will be able to find it at Best Buy. I finally got to try out the popular Kinect game for xBox. I am really bad at it. Best Buy is having many different “Bundle and Save” deals. You can get blu-ray players, or video consoles bundled with all different video game accessories that are usually sold separately. If you bought these items separately you will have to pay more than their bundle costs. There is much more than video games and televisions at Best buy. You can get all your electronic needs for your car, your office, and home. They also sell cell phones and accessories for all the popular cell phone such as Droid and the iPhone. Best buy a large selection of computers and if you do not know what is the best selection there is some of the most computer obsessed people to help you.

Something I have realized about men is that they like to get gifts that they need and will use. Tools for men are like the “fall back” gift, if you do not know what else to get him, get tools. Men need tools, and will use them. Maybe they will try out their new tool set on the squeaky door that has been driving you crazy or that shelf that needs to be hung up and you have been staring at for months. Home Depot is a great store to find everything for all men in your life. If he finds enjoyment in his garden, Home Depot has all different beautiful plants and brand name gardening tools. But I would recommend that you kind of know what you are looking for if you are shopping at Home Depot or Lowes in Tyler. It always seems like at these places it is so hard to find help.

So as you are shopping for the men in your life this holiday think about gifts they will use and enjoy.

What to do about Willie?

November 27th, 2010


What to do about Willie? And of course I’m referring to Willie Nelson. The iconic country singer was arrested in the west Texas town of Sierra Blanca, for what? Marijuana possession of course! The arrest took place Friday morning just over two weeks prior to his stop here in Tyler on December eleventh. Of course he posted a twenty- five hundred dollar bail and went on his way, but I doubt the incident will serve as any kind of wake- up call for the seventy seven year old musician.

The arrest brought a lot of criticism to our state, by readers and bloggers, who found Nelson’s arrest ridiculous and harassing. It’s my guess they must have been California readers. Look I’ll admit I’m torn. Telling Willie not to smoke pot is akin to telling a Kennedy to remain monogamous. It’s really for the best, but will he do it? Please… I have this vision of the country legend lighting up about a mile down the road from the police station after his release. That may be cynical, but it’s also very possible.

So what to do with Willie? According the article I read his arrest took place about nine in the morning when the office in question smelled smoke coming off the bus. Of course that particular bus is probably so saturated that the relatively uninitiated like myself, could get high on the preexisting fumes. Listen California. Please allow me to explain since many of you don’t seem to understand. We Texans are very much into personal liberties like keeping what we make, living where we want or protecting ourselves, our families and what we own. We’re generally not comfortable with widespread chemical addiction. I know Austin… I know… but for the most part we are generally conservative folks.

In the case of Willie Nelson I suggest that he spend the majority of his time in an atmosphere that allows him to pursue his… hobbies and interests, and only really venture out for concert appearances etc. When outside the commune participating in those aforementioned activities is taking chances but those are his to take. Just don’t get mad at us if he lands in hot water from time to time.

This whole story and subsequent discussion, coincides with Mr. Nelson’s visit to Tyler, which is rapidly approaching. I actually really enjoy his music and would certainly attend the concert given the opportunity. Here’s to hoping he can stay out of trouble long enough make it here. For more info on Willie Nelson’s Oil Palace concert, visit their website at www.oilpalace.com.

Best Buy Day After Thanksgiving Day Sale, Black Friday Line

November 24th, 2010



For the last few years I see this line that develops outside of Best Buy each year because Best Buy offers some pretty ridiculous deals on game consoles, TV’s and other such items.

Well this year I happened to spot the very first person setting up his tent outside Best Buy for this sale.

Hi name is Jacob Johnson and I was able to talk to him for a little bit as well as a grand tour of his tent setup outside Best Buy.

He has a flat screen TV, gaming consoles, tethering devices to play video games with all his friends and family that are hanging out with him.

Best Buy in Tyler TX Black Friday Sale First in Line


He plans to break up his time in the tent in shifts with the rest of his family. Last year he was in line for the Best Buy black Friday sale but he was all the way back near Petsmart.

This year being first in line he will be able to get some amazing deals. Best Buy has been known to give TV’s, game consoles, laptops and other high priced items away for $25 – $50 bucks that may originally go for $500 – $1500.

Jacob plans to spend about $2500 and likes getting in line at Best Buy because of the orderly way the store employees let people come in.

Each person in line ends up getting a number and certain rules are in place to prevent mob like behavior during the holidays from erupting.

I remember when mom’s, dad’s, grandmothers and others would fight to the death over cabbage patch kid dolls back when I was a kid.

I am thankful that my parents never bought me a doll like this as a kid but instead gave me GI Joes and Heman figures.

Let’s all hope and pray that this black Friday in Tyler Texas is safe for everyone and offers an orderly fair and safe way to purchase amazing deals at places like Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sears, Game Stop, the Mall and other great shopping centers in Tyler.