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Getting the Answers You Need From AnswerBag.com

You’ve got questions? AnswerBag.com has the answers. Actually, AnswerBag’s million+ users have the answers and they love sharing them as quickly as possible. A wide variety of topics are available, so the likelihood of getting the answer you need is high.

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I tested the service a bit with a few technical questions about computers. The answers were appropriately targeted with additional information available in the comments from others that go along with the threaded display of the information shared. I like this format as many times the information shared in comments by others provides additional viewpoints and options for answers to consider.

After my technology questions, I switched to questions related to education and homeschooling, something we’re considering as a family. Just like with the technology questions, AnswerBag’s participants provide answers that exhibit a level of expertise on the subject that’s very much appreciated.

AnswerBag delivers a resource that’s well suited for the Internet: information and people. I think the next step for online search is going to be really combining these types of human interactions along with search algorithms to get more than what a computer by itself can deliver.

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World's Most Expensive Commercials

The other night I was watching TV and saw one of my favorite commercials from the Super Bowl. This morning I saw a link for a story about the world’s most expensive commercial. Are these commercials worth the costs?

The original story talked about a Honda commercial that I don’t remember ever even seeing on TV, and I love Honda cars. The most expensive commercials listed on this website are really entertaining, but are they worth it?

Let us know what your favorite commercial is and why. Did the commercial make you purchase something that was being advertised? After all, that’s the purpose right?

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Do I Want a Media Center or A Windows Home Server

I’m faced with a decision before me in my computing world. In the event I do end up having to replace my family’s desktop PC, should I replace it with a Media Center system that I’ll probably sit in the living room, or a Windows Home Server that sits in a closet somewhere?

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I’ve got a friend that seems to be really happy with his Windows Home Server. I like the idea of having a central location for our laptops to connect and back-up to as needed. The ability to connect to various drives and access different files as needed. One of those file types is to connect to a central location for all of our CD collections which is mostly available as MP3’s already on some internal hard drives.

Given the tendency to think about sharing music media, I’m wondering if the features of a Media Center PC would be more useful in this scenario?

Another reason I’m leaning towards the Media Center PC is because I think I’d like to plan on getting wireless keyboards so my son can access the Internet and play on the computer out in the living room. I’m not sure that’s possible with the Windows Home Server option.

I"m also needing to reconnect the family multi-use printer, scanner, copier. I’m thinking, that usage leans more towards the Windows Home Server.

I’m curious as to what other people’s experiences are with each. I’m also open to hearing from everyone on completely different solutions I haven’t even though about as being available.

Images: HP.com website