There’s another buzz about Bitcoin. The crypto-currency is flirting with $20,000 again and has experienced incredible gains over the last month. Consumers and even some investors have trouble wrapping their heads around a virtual currency and what someone can do with a Bitcoin. Here’s a bit of an explanation. Bitcoin is not as easy to understand as actual cash or…
It’s hard not to want a piece of the YouTube pie when you see Ryan’s ToysReview. The 8-year-old makes over $22 million from his channel every year. What does your child need to get started? These gadgets make good Christmas gifts and maybe an even better investment. Dedicated cameras like a DSLR are good, but unnecessary to get started. Smartphones…
If you or someone on your gift list bought a new computer this year, you may have noticed they don’t have enough ports or inputs. Some laptops don’t have a USB-A port at all. That’s leaving some people wondering how to connect a wireless mouse, a hard drive, or any other external device. A new PC laptop purchased in 2020…
Say this about isolation and working from home, it creates a huge new category for anyone looking to complete their Christmas shopping list. Zoom and other video meetings are part of life now in work, school, and staying in touch with family and friends. These gadgets make great gifts for anyone who’s Zooming. A good web camera should be the…
Not long ago if I gave my mother some sort of tech gadget as a gift I knew it would wind up in a drawer somewhere. Not necessarily because she didn’t like it or wouldn’t use it, she just didn’t feel comfortable setting it up. It was intimidating. I’m not suggesting every woman in the world doesn’t appreciate or understand…
Most dads will admit, we can be a little geeky when it comes to tech gadgets. That’s a good thing when you’re trying to find the perfect gift for them. From Bluetooth speakers to gadgets for the grill, these tech gadgets make the perfect gift for almost any dad, and they probably don’t already have one. Dads who do outdoor…
Do you have a valuable collection of baseball cards or Barbie dollars in the house? They could be worth more (or less) than you ever dreamed. I undertook a pandemic project a few weeks ago and took out bins of old baseball cards from a storage room. Like many kids of the 80s, I dreamed the cards would someday be…
Judson College in Marion is facing an uncertain financial future. It is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country and is home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. It was founded in 1838. Judson President W. Mark Tew says money is needed to make sure the private Baptist college can reopen in January following the Christmas holiday. Tew has…
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers/Source: Associated Press U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The congressman from Alabama’s 3rd congressional district made the announcement Thursday morning on Twitter. Congressman Rogers said he’s experiencing mild symptoms, but in good spirits. He is currently in self-isolation and says he is looking forward to getting back to work soon. This…
A hospital in Dothan says it’s suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take other safety steps. Some hospitals already have canceled elective surgeries and other procedures. The Alabama Hospital Association says intensive care…
