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Andrea Eldridge

Andrea Eldridge
Nerd Chick

About the Author

Andrea Eldridge is CEO and co-founder of Nerds On Call, an on-site computer and laptop repair service company for consumers and businesses. Andrea established the company with her husband, Ryan, from a spare room in their home in Redding, Calif., in March 2004. Andrea is the writer of two weekly columns, Nerd Chick Adventures in The Record Searchlight, and Computer Nerds On Call for the Scripps-Howard News Service. To ask your puzzling tech questions email her at nerdchick@callnerds.com 

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Finding Great Media & Apps for Kids

Finding Great Media & Apps for Kids

My son can't keep his hands off Daddy's iPad, so it's important that I find age appropriate applications, movies and TV shows that I...
Top Social Media Scams

Top Social Media Scams

How to protect yourself from social media scams From identity theft to fake contests to "send me money" scams, it seems internet crooks are...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Internet Etiquette

The Do’s and Don’ts of Internet Etiquette

Online communication etiquette As a kid you were taught a few things about the proper way to relate to people. You learned basic etiquette and...
Are Free Online Trials Worth It?

Are Free Online Trials Worth It?

Protect yourself from the dangers of "free" online offers As the saying goes “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” But...
Must-Have Tech Tools to Get Fit and Stay Fit

Must-Have Tech Tools to Get Fit and Stay Fit

Technology to help you achieve your fitness goals If you’re one of the many people who have resolved to get fit in 2013, a 2007 UK study...
Get Organized after the Holidays with Gift Card Apps

Get Organized after the Holidays with Gift Card Apps

Apps for smart gift card spending and tracking  Now that the holidays are winding down and you’re left rolling in wrapping paper and gift...
5 Ways Your Computer Can Save You a Bundle on Holiday Shopping

5 Ways Your Computer Can Save You a Bundle on Holiday Shopping

Ways your computer can help save you money on your holiday shopping December always has a way of sneaking up on me. Here I am finishing up the last...
Cyber Monday: Be an Armchair Shopping Warrior

Cyber Monday: Be an Armchair Shopping Warrior

Save money on your holiday shopping without leaving home It’s the day after Thanksgiving and all you want to do is stay home in your pajamas,...
Use Technology to Snag Hot Black Friday Deals

Use Technology to Snag Hot Black Friday Deals

Using technology to save even more on Black Friday For dedicated deal hunters, Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping frenzy. With...
Holidays in a Snap with Apps

Holidays in a Snap with Apps

Apps to keep you organized this holiday season Halloween’s over and you know what that means - it’s officially time for the holidays! Who...
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