Nicole Forcadela

(UPDATED: December 5, 2023)

If you see a singer with a fun and silly personality and loves koalas, more than likely, you have entered the world of Nicole Forcadela. Nicole (also known as "Nicka") is a great Filipino singer with a wonderful personality and great singing ability. I will be showcasing her in my latest blog post. So if you're game, let's get it!

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Nicole Forcadela

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Meet Nicole Forcadela:


^ from: (Facebook) - This is Nicole Forcadela, a Filipino singing superstar and overly entertaining personality.

Nicole Forcadela (or "Nicka") is a singer from the Philippines. She sings regularly on her Twitch channel both from home and with some live appearances. Nicole is usually the fun person parading with koalas. Nicole's fans are called as "Nickanatics." She has been singing just about most of her entire life, stemming from four years old or so. The ability to convey messages and have you latch on to each note and each verse she sings is paramount to what makes Nicole Forcadela such an excellent singer.

On the live show circuit, Nicole Forcadela sings at a popular grand hotel in Manila, Philippines. This is where Nicole/Nicka is all dolled up and elegant singing her heart out. She brings the same great singing style from her home shows to her live gigs. However, she is a bit more professional and focused when performing these live gigs. The two situations are different, but Nicole knows how to entertain crowds. Most of all, she brings a "good vibes only" kind of personality filled with positivity and charm. This often times includes Nicole offering positive thoughts after singing certain songs.

I discovered Nicole Forcadela on Twitch recommendations. I visited her channel when not Followed, and I thought she was very cool, so I offered a Follow. I love her humorous and lighthearted personality she brings to her streams. Outside of the live gigs she takes part in, most of her regular streams follow a certain color theme. These streams usually have a certain background color in which even Nicole wears an outfit of a certain color to match. The most special color to her regular streams is purple/violet, since it was the first color she themed her stream after.

As a singer, Nicole Forcadela delivers a bold singing voice and a sassy style. She sings very well. In her in real life gigs, the lighthearted style becomes more serious, yet Nicole still delivers a fabulous singing performance while being all dolled up. Nicole knows how to entertain or make you smile. I think you should visit Nicole's Twitch channel to hear her singing and to take in her eccentric personality. You should also get to visit Nicole's homepage to learn her story.

My Message to Nicole Forcadela (if she read this).

Nicole/Nicka, I enjoy watching your streams and hearing you sing. You are one of the most expressive and eccentric personalities online, and you do a fabulous job with your work. You are a great singer whether in normal streams or doing your live gigs. I wish you the best in all of your work. Thank you so much for your amazing work and sharing your voice and personality to the world.

For More Information...

Learn more about Nicole Forcadela by visiting her official site at www.nicoleforcadela.com. Visit Nicole's Twitch channel also.

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Here is a sample of Nicole Forcadela's singing:



^ You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker (Live Cover by Nicole Forcadela) | #NicoleCovers #TwitchTakes


Hopefully now you've gotten to see what Nicole Forcadela brings to the proverbial table from this blog post.





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NHL in Houston?

Houston has teams like the Texans of the NFL, the Rockets of the NBA, the Astros of Major League Baseball, and Houston Dynamo FC of MLS. It once had a WNBA team called the Comets, and AHL hockey team called the Houston Aeros. Speaking of hockey, what if the city of Houston had an NHL team? Could top-level hockey succeed in Houston? I want to open this floor to discussion of if Houston had an NHL team. Let's get started!

BEFORE I BEGIN...

All of the material expressed in this post are mostly based on opinion and speculation. It is not entirely based on investigative reporting or deep research. Do not take too much of what you are about to read too seriously. This post is, however, professional enough to warrant proper discussion of the topic at hand.

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NHL in Houston?

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^ from: (Wikipedia) - Hockey in Houston was last possible with this team- the Houston Aeros. Could Houston join the NHL? Should the NHL go through Houston? This blog post of mine will share my innermost thoughts.

The National Hockey League is one of the most competitive and fun pro sports in America. While I don't watch hockey as much as I used to with the days of NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), I do watch hockey from time to time. I do love watching hockey. There were some plans for if/when the city of Houston has an NHL team. We did have the Houston Aeros of the WHA (World Hockey Association) and the AHL (American Hockey League) before they moved and rebranded as the Iowa Wild. I even been to the final-ever(?) game the Houston Aeros had in 2013 before moving to Iowa. We played against the San Antonio Rampage, and the Aeros won that night. I even saw a good hockey fight in that game! :)

To my knowledge, Houston never had an NHL team. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston has been the largest city without an NHL team since 1967. We are a proud sports city with lots of talented players, teams, and sporting events. Houston has hosted events like the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals (in the "Clutch City" days), the MLB All-Star Game, the World Series, the College Football Playoff in 2024, the NCAA Men's Final Four, the MLS All-Star Game, some top-level soccer games, and even Wrestlemania among other sporting events. We're even hosting some games in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup here in Houston. Houston is currently buzzing with the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud, the Houston Rockets starting 2023-2024 from 0-3 to now 6-3 and a six game winning streak, and let's not forget the run the Astros have had since about 2016 and two World Series titles (2017 title controversial).

What if you're a hockey fan who wants to enjoy some hockey in Houston? You don't have that choice. There have been here-and-there rumblings of Houston getting an NHL team. What was the most likely scenario was if the Arizona Coyotes wanted to relocate. It may ultimately come down to if a completely new team joins the NHL like the league's most recent team, the Seattle Kraken. Who knows? Maybe Houston gets an NHL team and may one season hoist the beautiful Stanley Cup and become NHL champions. Possibilities are endless!

Let's think about the logistics of the NHL in Houston now.

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NHL in Houston: Logistics

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The City of Houston is a great place for sports, even if a lot of the sports teams haven't been too successful. Only a handful of American cities have franchises in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and the NHL. Houston is one of the largest and finest cities in America. Having an NHL hockey team would further solidify this city as a world-class city. Here are some talking points now.

Before I get into the logistics of an NHL team, let me address something I think will be a main talking point about Houston getting an NHL team:

Does Houston Deserved to be Considered a "Hockey Town?"

Some purists of NHL teams feel hockey only exists and only should exist in Frost Belt states or in Canada. Last I checked... places like Dallas, Tampa Bay, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles aren't exactly Winter Wonderlands. Heck, I've even seen on the college front schools like Arizona State and Tennessee State with hockey teams. So what makes Houston less qualified a city if you think only actually cold places should have hockey teams compared to other cities that aren't exactly "Winter Wonderland" or "Hockey Cities?" It rarely snows in Arizona or Nevada, and I don't think Winter even exists in Florida. You could even put an NHL team in Hawaii/Hawai'i for all I care! As long as a team can be competitive and financially stable, any place can be worthy of an NHL franchise, including Houston.

People normally think Texas is a football state (and it still is). However, recent success of the Houston Astros winning two World Series and (cringe...) the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series shows a recent trend of baseball success in the state of Texas. The Dallas Stars won it all in 1999. Who's to say maybe the Houston NHL team doesn't win a title as well should one form here?

Now that I cleared this up, let's talk about more important matters of the NHL in Houston.

Expansion or Relocated?

I feel there may be an expansion team more than a team relocating. I doubt some other team besides the Arizona Coyotes would be so disinterested in staying and decide to come to Houston. The last NHL such team I can remember relocating was when the Atlanta Thrashers moved out of Atlanta to become the Winnipeg Jets.

How about this for a weird scenario- the Oilers return to Houston! Only... they play hockey. Imagine if the Edmonton Oilers relocated to Houston and became the Houston Oilers. I know that will NEVER happen, but it's a weird concept. It's okay to be weird! :D

Team Name and Colors?

I wondered among my fellow Houstonians- do you bring back the Aeros but make them an NHL team name? Or do you go with some sort of team nickname unique to Houston and/or Texas? Do you also try not to use some overused nickname- such as all the Cougars, Tigers, Wildcats, Bulldogs, Eagles, Cardinals, and such in college sports?

Let's say Houston goes the route of unique and indigenous namesakes. When names were being decided for the name of Houston's new NFL team after the Houston Oilers moved out of Houston and became the Tennessee Titans, one of the team nicknames for the ultimately named Texans was the "Wildcatters." That's because one of Houston's nicknames is the "Wildcat City." Wildcatters sound kind of lame to me. Besides the University of Houston Cougars, we have one cat-themed team called the Sabercats of Major League Rugby. The NHL already has a cat team- the Florida Panthers. Surely a livestock-themed team would be completely indigenous to Houston and Texas. Or maybe Houston highlights on space exploration and name their team based on astronomy. We obviously can't be the Stars, because Dallas; and I am not sure using "Comets" would work since that was the name of Houston's WNBA team (I may discuss the Houston Comets in a future blog post). We also could name our team after our insights on energy and oil. I am not sure what a good nickname for Houston would be.

When I researched this topic, some suggested names for a Houston NHL team include the aforementioned Aeros. Also possible names are the Houston Stallions, the Houston Wranglers, and the Houston Bulls. Some people even believe the Coyotes would eventually relocate and become the Houston Coyotes.

Since the Houston Aeros of the WHA and AHL were the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, they had Wild colors- green, red, and white. Back in the WHA days, however, the Aeros wore a dark blue, a lighter blue, and white. Those are your three options- (1) bring back the blue and white colors, (2) bring back the green/red/white colors, or (3) come up with a completely different color scheme overall devoid of any WHA or AHL affiliations.

Potential Opponents and Conference?

One of the most obvious opponents for Houston's NHL team would be an in-state rivalry with the Dallas Stars. I could see a possible rivalry with the Arizona Coyotes since the Coyotes were long seen as a possible team. I could also see a rivalry with the Nashville Predators. Houston vs. Nashville is already apparent in the NFL with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. However, I think the greater rival would be the Dallas Stars. We all know Houston-Dallas rivalries including the NBA's "Texas Triangle."

I am absolutely certain Houston would be in the Central Division of the NHL. This would give the Central Division nine teams while the other three divisions have eight teams each.

Arena?

The most likely home of the Houston NHL team would be Toyota Center. That's especially if Tillman Fertitta is funding everything the effort to bring the NHL to Houston.

Second most likely would be using an existing arena. Towards the sunset of the WNBA's Houston Comets, the Comets played at Reliant Arena (now NRG Arena). I am not sure if people would pack the house at NRG Arena as they would for almost any event at Toyota Center. The days of Six Flags Astroworld are [sadly] long gone. The Astros moved from the Astrodome to today's Minute Maid Park, the Houston Oilers moved from the Astrodome to Nashville and rebranded as the Tennessee Titans, and it is really the Houston Texans keeping alive the area now known as NRG Park. I also don't see even the Fertitta Center (formerly Hoffheinz Pavillion) hosting any hockey outside of it being the home of the University of Houston's basketball.

The most unlikely scenario would be a completely new, hockey-specific arena. For that to happen, the Houston NHL team would have to be so good that it gets its own arena and not have to share it with another Houston sports team. This is more down-the-road stuff.

Players and Coaching Staff?

The Vegas Golden Knights had a solid lineup for when they picked out their players for their maiden season in the NHL. I'd have to imagine the Houston NHL team would pick up either some talented free agents or some talented college or international players for their hockey team.

It may also be possible for having some unemployed coaches and coaching staff members help coach up a new Houston NHL team. If coaches see the potential to coach a young team starting up in Houston, that coach will surely take up on that offer and try to coach Houston to success.

Financial Feasibility?

A professional sports team will never prosper with unloyal fans and improper management. I'd have to wonder issues like taxation and such would be factors in determining whether an NHL hockey franchise will last as long as possible in Houston. A number of Houston natives and residents would lovingly support an NHL team here should one come to form both as a team and financially.

Another aspect on financial concerns would be in television deals. In 2023, it was announced that AT&T SportsNet Southwest would rebrand as the Space City Home Network (SCHN). SCHN is the television home of the Houston Rockets and the Houston Astros. I am probably sure it could serve as the home of the Houston NHL team as well. Of course, national broadcasts of Houston's NHL team would be on the likes of ESPN and TNT. Maybe also on the NHL Network.


Well, this was about as many things I could speculate on regarding the NHL in Houston.





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Farmers Markets

If you want quality food and fresh ingredients, you may want to visit a farmers market. Rather than the usual processed food, a farmers market offers edibles made from fresh ingredients from outsourced farms. So you know you are getting quality produce and other items from quality sources. I'll be discussing farmers markets in this blog post. If this sort of thing interests you, perhaps I can pique your interest with this blog post. Let's get it!

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Farmers Markets

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I was kind of inspired to blog about this post when I visited the doctor's office recently. When I was having blood work done, I heard about a Houston Farmers Market in downtown that I didn't know we have. Let me set the tone for this discussion of farmers markets...


^ from: (Houston Chronicle) - Farm-to-market goodness happens with farmers markets. Enjoy the quality produce and other edibles only farmers markets can provide and from the farms that make it happen.

A farmers market offers up quality produce and other edibles sourced from farms and other local sources. These are products straight from the farm to market. You won't find anything that you may find at your average grocery store as opposed to a farmers market. It is possible you may even get unique produce, meals, spices, seasonings, and more that no grocery store or general store could ever sell at a farmers market. For example, a farmers market may sell raw honey or maybe some unique spices and seasonings you can put on your food.

A lot of times, a farmers market is often well away from most urban locales. So you will probably have to go out into rural locations or even to certain farmlands not in any serious urban settings. However, urban areas will have certain conventions and events serving up farm-to-market produce and other items so you don't have to venture out to rural locales or suburbs outside of big cities. The quality of farm-to-market produce remains the same and with the same quality than if you ventured out into rural settings.

In a lot of cases, farmers market produce and goods are more fresh than any average grocery store's offerings. Some farmers market produce can even be healthier for you than a lot of grocery store goods. Their existence can be pretty beneficial in these regards. Having abundant produce and livestock is paramount to farmers markets being successful.

My Own Farmers Market Experiences.

Here in the Houston/Galveston area, the farmers market I know best is Frobergs Farms in Alvin, Texas, USA. I personally have not been to Froberg's in quite a few years, but I do remember seeing the many different farm-to-market produce it offers. There is even a strawberry field where one could pick out strawberries. Froberg Farms also has a smokehouse where you can purchase some good meat products. I know them best for their delicious cheddar sausage. I believe it is called Greak's Smokehouse.

Farmers Market Considerations.

The one thing I would probably consider a negative of farmers markets is some of their food possibly being raw. So you may be mindful of food illnesses and airborne illnesses should you consume their produce. You may need to properly cook everything and prepare everything so you will reduce the risk of any sort of food poisoning.

If there is a case where there is a drought or various other conditions that hamper farms being able to make such produce, these farmers markets can stumble. They need as many different resources to make their produce properly. A farmers market can not generate business without sufficient resources.

Should You Visit a Farmers Market?

I say you should visit a farmers market to enjoy quality produce and some unique edibles. It may a lot different if you are used to supermarkets, but you can still get some great produce and other things for your home. Enjoy the farm fresh experience that these farm-to-market farmers markets provide.





That concludes this post! Care to discuss? Here's my question to you:

Have you been to a farmers market? How do you feel about the experience of a farmers market?

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Three Popular Refurbished PC Series

Three bases are popular for refurbished PCs. The Dell Optiplex is often seen as the most popular refurbished PC people tune up. The HP EliteDesk is the popular HP refurbished PC. Lenovo's ThinkCentre is their popular model. All three have been the most common refurbished PCs I see on Amazon, eBay, and mentioned in YouTube videos. If you recall from my Refurbished Electronics blog post, I had interest in buying a refurbished PC online to be my new computer. When I saw the options for refurbished models, the majority of them seemed to be the three models I mentioned in this introduction. So for this blog post, I want to discuss these three models that are popular for refurbished PCs.

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Refurbished PCs: Why?

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If one is looking for a new computer but lacks the finances to get a modern PC, one great option to consider are refurbished PCs. Rather than completely trash an old PC, certain makers are outfitting older PCs with new hardware. Many of them are to a level to where they seem brand new. A lot of the refurbished PCs come in at specifications at or near a lot of PCs offered at brick-and-mortar stores. Often times, the refurbished offerings exceed the specifications of newer PCs but for anywhere between 1/2 to 2/3 less. Because the PCs are given new life, they help add to sustainability efforts and not towards adding to degrading the environment through landfills or waste.

I was interested in getting a newer PC since last year or two years ago. My current Acer PC was the first PC I bought with my own money. I paid just over $300 USD for it at a Wal-Mart/Walmart. That much money could get me a great refurbished PC and maybe some leftover money to enhance it a little more. When I bought electronics on Amazon, a lot of them were refurbished models. I am willing to take my chances on a refurbished PC. I thought about buying a mini PC or a laptop, until I was convinced it is best I stick to a basic desktop PC. Compared to my budget PC I bought in 2014, $300 USD could get me a very competitive refurbished PC with much better specifications than my regular PC.

The refurbished PC I am going for most has to be at least 8GB of RAM and have a 2.9 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). A recommended set of specifications to me is a 16GB RAM PC with a 3.4 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). I have been feeling the urge to try to be futureproof. To me, a futureproof PC for me would have to be 32GB RAM (or more) with a 3.9 GHZ or greater processor. I am willing to live with integrated graphics, so I will not be on the hunt to get a dedicated GPU (graphics processing unit).

The model I was eyeing as of the time of this blog post is not one of the models to be featured in this blog post, but it was a Dell Precision that I was inspired to check out from one YouTuber. It seemed like a PC more than within my budget and with some great specifications to boot when I looked it up on Walmart's website.

Why THESE PCs?

The PCs from Dell, HP, and Lenovo in this blog post are all business PCs. They have popular versions ranging from desktops to even mini PC variants. My best guess is that these have all gotten so worn out and used that they become popular bases for refurbished PCs. Maybe they were durable and dependable in their former lives that when reborn with new technology, they become solid bases for refurbished models. I really do not know what makes them so popular. From one video or a website I read, these PCs are popular because these office PCs were so sturdy and dependable.

If you were to buy any of the latest models of the office PCs to be mentioned in this blog post, you're going to pay at least $600 USD for the latest models and easily over $1K USD for the latest versions of these office PCs.

If you were to pick up the latest versions of the PCs I am about to mention, expect to pay at least $600 USD for each. Many of them don't even have the hopped-up specifications of their refurbished counterparts.



Let me go into detail about each featured series of models now.

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Popular Refurbished PCs: Dell Optiplex Series

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^ from: Amazon - The Dell Optiplex has been seen as a great PC for PC gamers on a budget.


^ from: Office Depot and OfficeMax - This is the small form factor (SFF) version of the Dell Optiplex.

The Dell Optiplex is a business/office PC that is commonly seen as great for PC gaming when given upgrades for gaming. People who use refurbished Optiplex models usually fit them with upgraded RAM, processors, power supply units, and graphics processing units (GPU). The better refurbished Optiplex models have great enough specifications that they do not really need much to make them better than stock. The gaming crowd, however, prefer technology experiences to be on par with gaming-specific PCs.

Buying a newer Dell Optiplex will set you back at least $600 USD on Amazon. They can cost over $1,000 USD if you buy direct from Dell's Optiplex site. On Amazon, one of the best-selling refurbished PCs is a Dell Optiplex selling for about $186 USD. Some other models cost less and have near the specifications of this model and may have some better specifications. Some people usually buy a used or refurbished Dell Optiflex from around $80 USD to $130 USD and do their own custom modifications.

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Popular Refurbished PCs: HP Series

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^ from: Amazon - The HP ProDesk series is another popular option for refurbished PCs.


^ from: (Natix) - These sleek HPs are of the EliteDesk series.

This one is going to be tough to explain because there are several models, and I can not tie things down to one specific model. Bear with me here.

Hewlett-Packard makes some great products. My family and I have owned two different HP laptops, and my previous PC before my current Acer PC was an HP PC. The HP EliteDesk series has been popular as refurbished PC base. The simplicity of the mini office PC versions of HP computers have been great bases for refurbished PCs. The mini EliteDesk PCs are easy to open up and upgrade.

Another darling of refurbished HP computers is the ProDesk series. If you don't see the EliteDesk as a common refurbished model, you might see the HP ProDesk being offered up as refurbished. This is another rather popular base for people to turn into gaming PCs.

Both refurbished models of the EliteDesk and ProDesk can be quite a bargain. That is... if you are not willing to pay between $600 USD to $1K USD for a newer model with the latest technology.

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Popular Refurbished PCs: Lenovo Thinkcentre Series

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^ from: Newegg - The Lenovo ThinkCentre, while not as common as the Dell or HP computers mentioned earlier, is still a viable choice for any shopper of a refurbished PC.


^ from: Walmart - This is the SFF version of the Lenovo ThinkCentre, which again, is a popular base for refurbished PCs.

Of the aforementioned makes, only Lenovo is non-American. This Chinese manufacturer of various electronics made themselves a quality machine in the Lenovo Thinkcentre. The Thinkcentre is offered in versions including a desktop tower, a mini office PC, and a thin client PC. The price range goes from around $350 to just over $1.2K if buying direct from Lenovo's website. Buying one of these Amazon or eBay will not hurt you too much.

Like the aforementioned PCs in this blog post, the Lenovo Thinkcentre is often used as a base for refurbished PCs. They would be a good option if you fancy a PC outside of the likes of HP or Dell. It will no doubt serve you well. These may not be as elegant as HP's offerings, but the Lenovo Thinkcentre still gets it done as a refurbished PC.



That's all for this section. How about I offer you some Final Thoughts?

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Three Popular Refurbished PC Series: Final Thoughts

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When it comes to buying a refurbished PC, you want to get a PC that you can live with and utilize for some time to come. The one concern about any refurbished product is how long it can last and if its quality will be good enough to serve you well for a long time. Using a device that has been refurbished rather than recycled helps in the sustainability department. You should definitely consider the refurbished market if you are looking for a new PC and do not have the money for more modern PCs. Find a refurbished PC that meets your specification needs and within budget.

I mentioned popular models from the likes of Dell, HP, and Lenovo because they are the most popular ones for refurbished PCs. Most popular of all are the Dell Optiplex series. HP has two popular series if you do not fancy Dell computers. If you do not have the finances to buy even newer versions of these commercial PCs, Lenovo has you covered with a range of options from its Thinkcentre series.

While they are not the only refurbished PCs you can buy online, the ones I mentioned in this blog post are the most popular ones. These are all office-type/commercial-type PCs that are known for being very durable. Their toughness is substantiated. The fact you can buy refurbished versions of these PCs for nearly three to four times less than their original value make these refurbished PCs a viable alternative for those who want a competitive PC and do not necessarily need the latest and greatest technology.

The only concern one should have over refurbished PCs is how well restored and renewed they are. Is a refurbished PC notably damaged or used to where some problems may arise? Could it be poorly put together? Low-priced may not always equate to high quality, so be concerned about this should you get a chance to buy a refurbished PC.



That is all from me. I have one more section for you, and it is completely voluntary. Skip it if you wish not to participate.

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Refurbished PCs Online

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Want to shop for PCs online from the aforementioned makes or from a secondhand dealer? I can help you here! Please visit any of the sites to begin your quest for refurbished PCs (or even new ones):

• Amazon Renewed
• eBay Refurbished
• Walmart Restored
• Newegg Refurbished
• Micro Center Refurbished
• Microsoft Certified Refurbished
• Certified Refurbished Products - Apple

• Dell
• Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• Lenovo


Shop around on sites like these and good luck finding yourself a refurbished PC!





That's all for this one. Care to comment? Let's discuss:

Have you had much luck buying a refurbished PC?

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Refurbished Electronics

If you do not fancy the latest technology and lack sufficient funds, then refurbished electronics may just be for you. Refurbished electronics may not be "new," but they are appointed to be as good as new. Some refurbished electronics may even have specifications that are on par with (or sometimes exceeding) a lot of modern electronics. It is possible to get quality electronics for much less than modern electronics by buying refurbished. I will discuss refurbished electronics in this blog post.

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Refurbished Electronics

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Let me explain refurbished before I go any further.


^ from: (Quora) - Want electronics? Don't have sufficient funds? Consider refurbished electronics. After all, it was said the refurbished electronics market was $10B USD in 2018!

Understanding Refurbished.

It is a misconception to think of refurbished electronics as "used." Sure, maybe one device or devices may have had previous owner(s), but it does not mean you are buying a used product. However, a refurbished electronic product does not mean you are buying what someone else once used. Rather than recycle or destroy such electronics, a refurbished product is instead extensively revived and upgraded to the point where it feels like new. Refurbished electronics are more like products that are old or reached the end of their cycle and are reborn and enhanced. In some cases, older technology that is refurbished can sometimes be even better than it was previously.

Think of a refurbished product more like taking a rusted-out car and bringing it back to life with extensive modifications and modern parts. Is this restored car "new?" No. It is simply taking something old and giving it new life to where it is as good as new. This restored car in this analogy would not be sold as a "new" car, but its specifications would make it as good as any modern car sold at a car dealer.

Could you be taking a chance investing in something refurbished? While refurbished electronics may be enticing and thrifty, there is no guarantee that a refurbished electronics product will hold up long enough or be of great quality. You may buy a refurbished product that may fall apart after a few uses. Reputable dealers of electronics products will extensively test refurbished products for quality and endurance. Refurbished products have standard warranties to them and can be returned if they do not meet your specifications or satisfaction. Some dealers and retailers will allow you to purchase additional protection plans to cover the cost of things such as repair and maintenance. In addition, refurbishing electronics can result in increasing sustainability and cutting down on land waste.

Refurbished Price Difference.

If you were to compare a refurbished electronics product next to a modern one, would you take an older model over a modern one? A lot of people would probably take the modern one over the refurbished one. Not many people have the finances for most modern things. Just like with vehicles, people will buy used vehicles since they can not afford anything new. That is even if people do not engage themselves in financing plans that help alleviate the financial pain of buying anything new.

Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: PC Example.

Let me provide you some perspective. I want you to follow my lead. Assume the cheapest-priced desktop computer you can buy new from one dealer is priced at $300 USD. An online retailer offering refurbished computers for near the same price as the budget PC within about $250 USD to $285 USD. Which would you take?

If money were no object, a consumer would want the latest electronics because they are up-to-date, and you could have them serviced easily should you have a problem with the device. You also may get a better warranty of that latest electronic device than you would with something refurbished.

On the other hand, and especially in the case of something like a refurbished desktop PC, you might determine that you do not need the most modern technology for your money. Maybe you just want something that will suit you just fine at around the same price point. As long as you have decent finances and a decent base, you may elect to buy the refurbished product to save money and maybe even have a more capable item than the modern one at the same price point. It can be okay to take a chance with a refurbished product if you feel it is within your means.

Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: Smartphone Example.

Let me provide you more perspective. This time, I am looking at mobile devices such as smartphones. Assume a modern budget smartphone costs $150 USD when bought from a specific carrier or with a certain plan. For that same price point, you could get a refurbished smartphone that you can still use with any carrier you so choose.

Unlike the previous example, most mobile devices can not be easily upgraded to modern specifications with the most modern features. This means you may be stuck with (for example) an older operating system or older specifications than a modern version of its features. It would be best to go with a modern smartphone in this case so you can have the latest applications for it.

Some applications and/or games (if you are a mobile gamer) may not be compatible with older operating systems. Think about Android for a moment. A program that may be available for the "Ice Cream Sandwich" interface may not be compatible with the latest Android operating system. If you are willing to live with having some incompatible modern apps or games, then go the refurbished route. You may also be okay with a refurbished smartphone if you do not care for features like face recognition, NFC (near-field communications), heart monitors, and things of that nature. A refurbished mobile device also may not allow you to expand its memory. In other words, a one terabyte microSD card may not work for an older smartphone or tablet PC. You are still getting a smartphone that will handle its smartphone duties.

The main point of this section is to show that you will have to live with whatever you decide to buy between one of the latest smartphones and a refurbished smartphone. It will still handle its duty and serve its purpose. You are only deciding whether you want to go with modern material or be okay with older material.

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Refurbished Electronics: My Journey

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There is a reason why I created this blog post besides discussion of refurbished electronics. The reason I brought up this topic is because I have wanted to get a more capable PC. It would be best for me to get one from a brick-and-mortar store so I can have the latest material. However, I been searching online for a refurbished PC. Certain refurbished PCs are within a certain budget I have, and some of the ones that have most interested me seem more than enough for my needs. I normally am not an online shopper. Though, some of these deals are best shared online.

My Refurbished Experiences.

Refurbished products are nothing new to me. I bought a Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 model and the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 model as refurbished. Both products lasted me for some time and were well enjoyed by me. So I have experience with refurbished products and knowing the pros and cons of such devices. This was at a time where I was convinced about the Samsung Galaxy Player over the iPod Touch I considered back then.

My Next Refurbished Experience.

Now lies a more ambitious plan for me- buying a refurbished PC. My current PC has 4 GB of RAM and a 1.99 GHz processor with four cores. I looked at what PC specifications would have to be met for me to enjoy computing in more modern times. Through my research, for me to get a better PC, it has to have at least 8 GB of RAM and at least a 2.9 GHz processor (regardless of how many cores). A PC with 16 GB of RAM would be recommended, and 32 GB of RAM would futureproof me for some time. I saw some refurbished PCs on Amazon that have anywhere between 3.2 GHz processors or up to 3.9 GHz processors. Some of the ones within budget I saw had about 3.4 GHz processors max with 16 GB of RAM.

The one thing I would have to get adjusted to is using a SSD (solid-state drive) aside from the old fan-driven hard drives. Since I have two external hard drives with 1 terabyte of memory and another with 4 terabytes of memory respectively, extra memory will not be too much a problem for me.

Besides memory and processor considerations, I also wouldn't mind an HD monitor with a better refresh rate than the one I am using currently. I may just have to adjust the frames per second settings for some programs to better take advantage of my current monitor. It would be great if I could do this more consistently with all or most of certain programs.

A better refurbished PC can even bring me into modern times gaming. Despite the fact some refurbished PCs may not be able to play most modern AAA-level games out the box, some people upgrade their refurbished systems with newer hardware. Some gamers buy certain graphics processing units (GPUs) able to take advantage of modern gaming titles. Additionally, they may upgrade the RAM, processors, and power supply to take advantage of the better hardware. I do not have plans to get a GPU in case whatever refurbished PC I get unless I was gifted a compatible GPU or feel a GPU is necessary to use for gaming. I am also not a real gamer anyhow. So I don't really care about playing certain intense games like "Elden Ring."

I do not go into considering a refurbished device without the fear that whatever refurbished products I get may not last or hold for as long as I would like. A computer is a big investment. Most computers will last most people between 5-8 years before wanting to get something better. You had better get your money's worth when considering a purchase like a computer (let alone refurbished). That is why I am looking to trusted retailers, which is why I am considering shopping on Amazon for a refurbished PC. eBay and other places seem more risky for me online than Amazon.

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Refurbished Electronics: Final Thoughts

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Consider all factors before thinking about buying refurbished electronics. Refurbished electronics allow you to enjoy quality electronic products without paying high dollar for the latest technologies. Refurbished electronics may also be on par with or better than a lot of the latest products. The one thing to be mindful of is that certain refurbished goods might not be of complete quality, and you may risk buying something that may fall short of what you were hoping for. Consider the refurbished electronics market if your finances disallow you from having the latest technology. Some refurbished products can exceed some of the latest products despite being old and reborn regardless of price points.

What should be most appreciated about refurbished products is in seeing older products bring brought back to new life and enhanced rather than entirely recycled or trashed. The fact you could get even better electronics from an older product at a certain price point than similar items is worthy of love. Even when a lot of people are penny-pinching, refurbished electronics can be a great option to consider for those who may not have the finances for any of the latest technologies.

Refurbished Electronics Online.

Are you interested in refurbished electronics? Here are some online retailers I curated for you to purchase certified refurbished electronics. Visit these sites:

• Amazon Renewed
• eBay Refurbished
• Walmart Restored
• Newegg Refurbished
• Micro Center Refurbished
• Microsoft Certified Refurbished
• Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
• Back Market

Happy shopping! :)





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Revisiting Portable Media Players

I am tech-savvy, but old-fashioned. I still prefer some devices not being replaced by my smartphone. Such examples include portable media players (PMP). For this blog post, I want to reflect back on some of the portable media players I used before. Maybe some of you may remember some of the devices I will mention in this blog post. So let me take you back in time!

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Portable Media Players at a Glance

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There used to be a time where we would have portable music devices to carry around our music with us. Some of us would get to carry portable radios to listen to local radio stations. We even enjoyed having boomboxes to enjoy stereos and cassette players. We would then see the advent of portable cassette players. Later, you could take your fancy compact discs with your portable CD player. We would eventually see the advent of MP3s and MP3 players.

Some of the more popular portable media players include the likes of the Sony Walkman. The Walkman would be successful with cassette tapes and then later MP3s. Also finding popularity were the line of PMPs from Sandisk like the Clip and Fuze. With Wi-Fi becoming a thing, there were even PMs such as the Sandisk Sansa Connect and the Microsoft Zune. So this meant you could listen to Internet radio stations on your PMP if you were in a place with WiFi access.

What many consider the Gold Standard of portable media players is the iPod. The iPod would revolutionize the way we carry around music. The classic iPod would exist between 2001 and 2022. It would see four different models in its time- Classic, Nano, Shuffle, and Touch. I wasn't fortunate enough to buy or afford an iPod in my time. At one point, I wanted to get one of the iPod Nanos for music and video. I even once considered the iPod Touch until I found something else. Another key to the iPod Touch was in its ability to play iOS games without needing an online connection. The iPod Touch would be a device for those who want to enjoy the perks of an iPod but without the phone functionality of the iPhone.

Even with the iPod Touch and the iPhone gaining popularity, some other companies wanted to make Android a thing. One such company to put forth an Android-powered portable media player was Samsung. Samsung made four versions of their Samsung Galaxy to exclusively play media and Android apps. All of their Samsung Galaxy Players were designated by their screen size- 3.6, 4.0, 4.2, and 5.0 models. There was even a model exclusively in South Korea which America never got- the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 player. I think there was also a seven-inch one also only in South Korea, but don't hold me to that.

Today, a lot of any portable media is stored on our smartphones. Either we have our own media stored on them, or we may have them stored on certain memory devices like SD cards. Feel free to try to carry as much media as your device will allow.

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Revisiting Portable Media Players I Owned

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Now for some of the portable media players I used to use.

RCA Lyra.

^ from: eBay - This was the first portable media player I remember owning- the RCA Lyra.

My first real portable media player was an RCA Lyra. I don't know which model I had specifically, but it is the RD1021/1071/1075 series. This device allowed you to put on as much as between 64MB to 128MB of music with the top of the line model. This was a very good MP3 player for me... except for one thing. That thing is the program you have to use to put music on it, a crash-happy, trash application called Musicmatch. Still, for what it could do, it served me to listen to my music on the go. Of the devices I feature, I think this is the only one powered by batteries you must replace.

Sandisk Sansa Clip.

^ from: QVC - This previous model Sandisk Sansa Clip was great to have and so convenient to enjoy hearing music.

I felt so liberated when I picked up a Sandisk Sansa Clip around 2008 or so. No more of that janky trash Musicmatch to put on music. This MP3 player can be charged through a cable connected to your PC. In fact, you could put on songs simply through Windows Explorer. The Clip had beautiful sound quality whether listening to local radio or MP3s. The one I had was a blue Sansa Clip with 2GB of storage. Going through songs was not a painstaking process. Saving radio stations wasn't bad either. It served me well in my final semester in Community College. Later, I'd be sad because this device would not update my collection of songs or fully charge. So I needed something better down the road for my music consumption.

Sandisk Sansa Fuze.

^ from: eBay - The Sandisk Sansa Fuze offered great sound quality for radio and personal media.

It was a happy time when I got a Sandisk Sansa Fuze. I got a red Fuze with 4GB os space (maximum was 8GB). I liked the pretty color display. Previously, I had one of these to watch videos on the go. However, I don't think I ever got to put videos on it or see too many of them. If you had a microSD card, you could increase the storage of your Fuze.

Samsung Galaxy Player (3.6 Model).

^ from: Amazon - The Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 is my first Android device of any kind I owned.

I wanted an iPod Touch when I felt like I wanted something better than my Sandisk Sansa Fuze circa 2012. I felt like I was finally able to own my first Apple product of any kind. I then learned of Android. I then learned of the Samsung Galaxy Player series and Android. I thought the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 would be perfect for me. Back then, though, my finances would only allow me to get the 3.6 for the time. While the iPod Touch is infinitely better than the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, I was still happy to by a refurbished one on Amazon. This device was the first device where I got to take pictures, play music and video, and use a handful of compatible applications and games. I was still happy with my Amazon purchase and utilized its picture taking abilities. I could fit in a microSD card for some more storage. I could also charge it through a USB cable and not need to have a PC on to power it.

Samsung Galaxy Player (4.2 Model).

^ from: Amazon - The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 was nearly perfect for me at the time.

My dream portable media player was finally in my possession! The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 really served me well from picture taking to using applications. It felt much better than the 3.6 and had overall better specifications than the 3.6 model. Slowly, I wasn't regretting getting an iPod Touch or even a classic iPod using this Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2. Like the 3.6 model, you could put in a microSD card for some more storage.



These were about the portable media players I remember most using and liking.

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Portable Media Players Since Smartphones

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Ever since getting my first smartphone, I am reminded that the Android portable media players I used did not have the phone capabilities. I still prefer having a portable media player apart from my phone. I want my smartphone to be just that- my phone. Even still, I do not want to rely on my smartphone to be my carry-around computer. I do think my smartphone basically is a fancy portable media player... with phone features.

It's sort of the inescapable reality as far as media consumption goes these days. So even if you don't want your smartphone to be this all-in-one device, you almost basically have to accept it as your all-in-one device handling everything from calls to messages to all of your applications and games. Again- this is old-fashioned me speaking.

Portable media players aren't going to go away entirely; but if you still prefer a portable media player for your media consumption, you can find a lot of them on the cheap these days. Or you may have to elect getting a smartphone but without using the phone features, getting a phone plan, or a SIM card for it. Just be sure to enjoy portable media players for what they are and what they provide.





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Sale Alert: June 30, 2023

The first half of 2023 is coming to an end. But, wait! Can I share some deals online with you all? My latest sale alert post for you all involves 4th of July sales! In case you are interested in some shopping online, follow the links, read about what is offered this time around, and let me help you to score some deals! Let's get started!

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Sale Alert: June 30, 2023

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^ Welcome to the latest Sale Alert post on John's Blog Space (click on this graphic to view all posts under the "Sale Alert" label)!

All or most sales are available between the time of this post and any specified date. Be sure to take advantage of any offers that may interest you. Use any available codes to save some extra money. Now for this week's Sale Alert:

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Thank you for taking part in these offers! Treat yourself to some good stuff!





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Sale Alert: June 23, 2023

Welcome to the first Sales Alert post of Summer (at least, in the Northern Hemisphere)! Be sure to shop around online for these offers if anything interests you. From fashion, beauty, home, and more; I have you covered with another batch of online deals. Join along if you are inclined!

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Sale Alert: June 23, 2023

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^ Welcome to the latest Sale Alert post on John's Blog Space (click on this graphic to view all posts under the "Sale Alert" label)!

Use the discount codes (if offered) to get a discount on your orders. Each deal lasts from the current date until a specified date from each entry. Click on the hyperlinked content to view each individual offer and to shop online. This week's Sale Alerts are as follows...

GAP

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Happy shopping, mates! :)





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