#IDSafetySeason with Fellowes!

With everyone trying to make New Year's resolutions, what better way to have a great year with peace of mind than to make sure you keep your personal information personal. Especially, in the day and age we live in you can never be too careful on the measures you take at keeping your valuable information safe. The old saying "you have nothing to lose" does NOT apply here. Truth is we have everything to lose, and unfortunately, someone is willing and waiting to take it from you. From the names of your children and where they attend school to health and financial information of each of your family members; there is always something to protect.

Insurance agencies, medical providers and banks send notices of how they protect your information, but how do you protect this same privacy at home. A reliable and efficient paper shredder is the key tool for you.

However, there are things to remember to look for when buying a shredder. The most important feature would be one that shreds small enough that it would be nearly impossible for it to be pieced back together. The Fellowes 73Ci Shredder has heavy-duty Cross-cut blades that destroys 12 sheets of paper into 397 particles per sheet.

Of course, safety is an important factor in such a powerful machine. The Fellowes 73Ci Shredder is equipped with SafeSense Technology which automatically stops shredding when hands touch the paper open. On top of those outstanding feautres, it has a 100% Jam Proof System that eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs. No other shredder will compare to the ease, comfort and reliability of the Fellowes 73Ci.

73Ci Facts:

The stylish 73Ci is great for gadget lovers, like dad, because it features a sleek design and several advanced technologies such as:

⁃100% Jam Proof System that eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs

⁃SafeSense® Technology which automatically stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening

⁃A proprietary Energy Savings System that maximizes shredder energy savings 100% of the time - both in use and out of use

⁃Capacitive touch screen controls

⁃Heavy-duty Cross-Cut blades that destroy 12 sheets of paper into 397 particles per sheet, making it extremely difficult to reassemble

⁃The 73Ci is available at office superstores and their online counterparts for a suggested retail price of $199.99.

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Secure Your Information - Fellowes Powershred 73Ci #IDSafetySeason

“Declined, what do mean declined?” I said to the cashier as she stood there with no other answer to give me. Then the dreaded realization came to me as she said “Sorry ma’am your card has been declined.”

“This can’t be true, is this really happening to me?” “Have I really been the victim of identity theft?” I thought to myself. I franticly called my bank and my fears were confirmed as I heard the customer representative say “zero balance”. I had always been one of those trusting people that thought this never happened to people like me. Just a few days earlier I had rejected the idea of getting a paper shredder based on my theory that it would just a waste of money because nothing had ever happened before and there was no reason to believe anything ever would happen. What am I to do? There is only a few days until Christmas.

I awoke from out of my deep sleep and disturbing dream to a new resolve. The realization of the damage I could bring to myself and my family for throwing away bank statements, receipts, order forms, or even bills without shredding them first became very clear to me.

Being a private business owner I know the inherit value of properly disposing of all documents and receipts. The Heavy-duty Cross-Cut blades destroy 12 sheets of paper into 397 particles, making it extremely difficult to reassemble. The 100% Jam Proof System also eliminates paper jams and powers through the toughest of jobs.

As a mother I also know the importance of having a safe system to accomplish these tasks without worry of one of my small children getting to close to the machine. With the SafeSense Technology which automatically stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening, I can use the Powershred 73Ci with peace of mind.

In shopping for around for a shredder I would want something that would last. One that would not constantly jam or continually have to be fixed, opened, and pulled apart. Fellowes Powershred 73Ci has not only filled my expectations, it completes the job with ease with its powerful performance and has given me back my sense of security.

The 73Ci is available at office superstores and their online counterparts for a suggested retail price of $199.99. Don’t wait until it is too late to start securing your information!

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Halloween planning with our AIO Dell XPS

I'm not sure that I have ever been as fascinated with the Halloween season as my children are. As a child, I always disliked my picture being taken while I was wearing my costume. Remember the 80's - the era of flimsy, plastic masks that felt as if they were suffocating you?  Though I hated wearing them, I toughed it out to get that bag full of candy.

I also don't remember being interested in getting or carving pumpkins. Savannah and Joey love it. They enjoy the entire month of October leading up to Halloween. They enjoy helping me put the Fall decorations throughout the house - including their pumpkins.

Dan usually carves elaborate patterns into their pumpkins.  This year, the kids used our Dell XPS All-In-One PC to find more traditional patterns for their pumpkins.

Too many pumpkins!

Joey was having a hard time deciding what he wanted to be for Halloween.  We ran through a list of his favorite characters - including Thomas the Train.  Yet, nothing seemed quite right for him this year.  We browsed many costume sites but eventually decided that we would need to make something different.  Joey also had a difficult time wanting to stop playing Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 long enough for me to find costume ideas for him.

Eventually, we found a costume idea that was perfect for our little guy with a big imagination.  Joey is constantly building and creating something new.  He's also always leaving his Legos all over the floor.  So, he decided to be one of his favorite toys.  A Lego.  Not just any Lego, a blue lego.  Because blue is best, obviously.

Savannah decided on the Rag Doll costume - but has already planned to be a Southern Belle for Halloween 2014.





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Making room for a new arrival! Before & After the #IntelAIO PC Arrived

I am, of course, thrilled about the new addition to the Noth household.  I know, that is such a worn-out and tired line!  However, I am excited.

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to be a part of a group that would review an AIO PC! I have had nothing but a laptop since college - twelve years ago!  So, in a way, this is new for me.

I'm always on the go - so a computer that can be taken with me is essential. Working in the evening on the couch, in bed before I wind-down for the night,  during Savannah's piano lessons or the kid's playtime is a common element of my life. I assumed that a desktop computer would be a hassle for me - and therefore haven't looked into purchasing one.

The office I worked at prior to launching my own business and working from home, had a desktop computer that was "all in one". Of course, it was one of the all-in-one computers that were available six years ago. Things have changed since that time. A lot has changed!

Having not had a desktop computer in quite some time, I really had no idea what type of space it would require or where I was going to place it.  At the moment,we are using an extra coffee table for the AIO PC.  It's placed in our living room against an empty space along our wall.  Hopefully soon, I will decide on a desk to purchase and place the computer in its permanent place.

The AIO PC isn't what I had expected.  It is much more versatile than earlier computers.  It has a battery - so I am able to pick it up and carry it with me.  So far, that is my favorite feature.

Joey and Savannah love that it has a touch screen.  Other than smartphones and tablets - they haven't used a computer with a touch screen.  They're getting use to it - but still accidentally open and close items from time to time when they are simply trying to point out something on the screen.

Be sure to visit again - more to come in this AIO PC series! 

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HP Ink Challenge! Assignment 1

Purchasing new ink cartridges for our printer is a item on my to-do list that I put off until I am in desperate need of ink.  You know, that moment when you desperately need to print something and sign it - or the world as you know it will end. That's when I buy ink. I'm not usually thrilled about prices and I never enjoy the process of installing new ink or aligning the printer.

I've been invited to participate in the HP Ink Challenge. The assignments in the challenge will have me compare genuine HP printer ink cartridges with the re-fill ink cartridges/services available at various stores.

Over the next 5 weeks - I will be testing the print qualities of two HP printers. One printer will contain new HP 61 XL black and color cartridges while the other printer will be using refill cartridges. Though I have recycled ink cartridges - I have never purchased re-manufactured ink cartridges or refilled them when they were empty. I would simply place them in the recycle/ref-fill bag and send them on their way. I haven't avoided this process - in fact, I've just never given it much thought. Believing this challenge would give me great insight into the process and the quality - I have come on board and find it fascinating thus far.

I've found that the savings in refilling your ink cartridge can be as much as 50% in some cases. You'll have to allow a little extra time to wait as the refill is processed - but I'm sure that most of use have an errand we can run while we wait.

Not having enough space on my desk - the printers have taken over a dresser in mine and Dan's bedroom. It took me a few days to get them set up, installed on my laptop and then aligned as the cartridges for the refill printer were so low that I could not align that printer.

So, that task had to wait until I had time to go and run errands. Once I had my re-filled cartridges - I was able to print my assigned test pages for the week. Again, I have not previously put a lot of thought into the quality of re-filled or re-manufactured ink cartridges. Though I was interested in seeing if I would notice a difference.

So far - there is no difference. The paper to the right is from the HP printer with a re-filled ink cartridge. It looks just like the paper from the HP printer with a new cartridge. If I hadn't marked the pages showing which printer they came from, it would be easy to confuse them.

























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