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Express Your Media 'Smarts' Giveaway - 10 Chances To Win!

The TechLore Team — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:11:28 GMT

Have you been yearning for a chance to show the world how Media'Smart' you are? Looking for a chance to sync up your digital life with an awesome new computing setup complete with the most advanced touch computing and backup technology? Now's your chance to shine and win in the Express Your Media'Smarts' Giveaway by Capable Networks. You'll have up to 10 chances to win, in not only weekly drawings but also in the runner up and grand prize drawings. We're giving away thousands of dollars worth of fantastic gear - and you won't believe the setup the grand prize winner will go home with! By clicking here, you can head on over to the official contest page at MediaSmartHome.com and learn how to enter and win... don't delay!

June Community Upgrades - New Features Abound!

The TechLore Team — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:27:48 GMT

In our recent upgrade to our platform, we've introduced some great new community features, and I'd like to introduce you to how they work. Rating Content Items First, we've added the ability to rate other content on the site, such as individual forum threads. You'll also be able to see average user ratings for each content item. Go right ahead and start rating your favorite content items, and help other community members find the best stuff! Update And Personalize Your Profile Second, we've upgraded the profile screen, and added the availability of some great custom options. Here's what you'll now be able to do: Add your Twitter username Add your YouTube ID Add your Flickr account All of these will be visible when other community members view your profile. In addition, you'll also be able to select the country you live in , and your country's flag will be proudly displayed next to your avatar! Groups We've also enhanced the Groups section of the site. First, you'll now see a sidebar on the right hand side of your screen, where you can access "My Groups," the groups that you are subscribed to, with one easy click. You can also see...

Congratulations to the TechLore Holiday Contest Winners!

The TechLore Team — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:28:54 GMT

We know that all of you put a great amount of thought into your "most-wanted" list for Christmas. We enjoyed checking out what technology-related goodness you all wanted to see under the tree on one of the most exciting days of the year. We sincerely hope you got everything you wished for - and with the announcement of our holiday contest winners here at TechLore, you just might! That's especially true for one exciting reason: We've decided that EVERYONE who posted to the thread is a winner! See the list of winners below: Grand Prize - Neuros OSD Chris Miller 1st Prize - WowWee FlyTech Dragonfly Zapdbf 2nd Prize - Monster iFreePlay Headphones idahophil panasyncolten Larry Dillon Thanks again for entering the TechLore Holiday Contest, and we hope you enjoy your new gadgets!

How to Get Your Own Blog on TechLore.com

The TechLore Team — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:43:51 GMT

Got something to say? Want your very own soapbox to stand on and shout out your opinions? Want to report the latest happenings in technology? You can do all of this and more with your very own blog right here on TechLore.com! Starting today, we are opening up blogging to the TechLore Community! Why buy a domain, find a host, go through all the effort and cost of promoting it, and handle all the maintenence when TechLore can handle it all for you... absolutely free. Best of all, TechLore already has thousands of visitors each and every day, so what you say will be heard, and that's what's most important. Ready to get your opinions out there? Want to have your thoughts featured all over the site and in the TechLore Newsletter? Read on to learn how you can apply for your own blog right here on TechLore. How To Get Your Own TechLore Blog First, blogs will only be given to TechLore members, but that's also totally free so just go join up already ! Next, we need to get the blog details. We are open to all kinds of cool blog ideas, so be creative and let us...

Take a Survey, Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate!

The TechLore Team — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:25:26 GMT

It's the start of a new year, and that means it's time to get better handle on who's coming to TechLore.com. Help us make TechLore better by taking our short survey, and enter your TechLore Community display name into the box at the end to get entered for a chance to win a free $50 shopping spree at Amazon.com! Take our Survey Now! What could you use your $50 at Amazon.com gift certificate on? Here's some suggestions: Save $50 on a Slingbox PRO , and watch multiple sources on the go! SlingStream technology delivers up to a 400 percent video quality improvement over the original Slingbox Connects to digital cable box, DVR, satellite receiver, DVD players, video/security camera, or any NTSC component HD, S-video, or composite video source Watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe Listen to your favorite tunes on the go with the SanDisk Sansa c140 1 GB MP3 Player! Sleek, ultra-thin digital audio/image player with 1 GB of flash memory Compatible with MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 music files (PlaysForSure) FM tuner with record capability and voice recorder 1.2-inch color TFT LCD...

TechLore Reaches 10,000 Members, Celebrates 2nd Birthday

The TechLore Team — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:18:55 GMT

It's been an exciting month in the TechLore Community! Yesterday we added our 10,000 registeredmember, and more are joining every single day! It's here at TechLoremembers can reach out to one another for help, as well as share theirexperiences and opinions regarding their favorite electronic devices. We've also gotten another year older (and maybe another year wiser). On December 14th, 2006, TechLore celebrated a second birthday! Looking back on the last two years, we're very happy that TechLore has grown into a bustling community of users that are reaching out to help each other better use and understand technology. We couldn't do it without you, and we thank each and every one of you who have helped make this community great, and an extra thanks to those who have become TechLore heroes by answering questions and helping others. We've got some exciting treats in store for you through 2007... be sure to stick around! Join the Community and Get Involved! If you're not a part of the TechLore Community, what are you waiting for?! Joining the community is free, and registration is simple. Join now! Head over to the community forums and get involved with the thousands of members that...