Tag: CONSUMERIST

Consumer advocate blog The Consumerist (who's tagline reads "Shoppers who bite back") rigged up a computer with automatic video screen capture software to see just what computer technicians are actually doing to their computer when they bring it in for routine work. The predictable, though unfortunate truth is that not all computer technicians are upstanding citizens. The video that The ...

While this isn't a software-related story, it should be relevant to anyone that is considering buying a Dell computer. The Consumerist has a post with what they are calling 22 confessions of a former Dell sales manager, which are mostly simply good advice as to how to go about ensuring you get the best deal when you purchase. A few of the items on the list are suspect, like the recommendation to ...