FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Easier than walking across the room
Here’s one for you. If you need to know something, it’s faster to connect to a computer thousands of miles away than it is to walk across the room to find the answer in a book….
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Why are Huawei phones a security risk?
Several news outlets in the past few weeks have reported that both AT&T and Verizon have stopped selling Huawei smartphones over concerns about spying. While there is very little concern that individual users have been…
Understanding GPS
GPS is magic. At least it seems that way. Whether you’re using a smartphone, in-car unit or standalone, GPS technology is pretty awesome. You never get lost. It always knows exactly where you are. But how…
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Confused? Use our free antenna recommendation service
Antennas are still a bit more of an art than a science. Not only are there all the different manufacturers but you have to know UHF and VHF, all the rules of your homeowners or condo…
How to stream the Super Bowl for free
Great news for people who love sports but hate couches, I guess. NBC has announced that they will be live streaming the Super Bowl this Sunday at nbc.com, nbcsports.com, and using the NBC Sports app…
TIP: How to use slow motion on a DIRECTV receiver
Most people don’t even know that DIRECTV offers slow motion on its DVRs. For some reason, DIRECTV chose not to include a dedicated slow motion button on its original remotes, and its new Genie Remotes have even fewer…
STREAMING SATURDAY: The Open House Needs to be Closed
The Open House, Netflix’s newest horror film, is a but of a disappointment. Despite its confusing and lackluster ending, Netflix original programming is the king among the streaming service providers. A popular Netflix star, a…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Spy Gear
You’re a secret agent. At least you carry a lot of secret agent gear. Let’s say it was 1989, just twenty-five years ago. Who would you say would be likely to carry all this gear: Handheld…
FUN FRIDAY: Wonder Woman almost looked like this
Superheroes. It seems like they’re everywhere, and in the last 12 months no superhero was as big as Wonder Woman. Gal Gadot’s cinematic portrayal blew people away last summer and again in the winter as part…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Big Screens of 1944
Every year the blog team travels to the CES Show and this year was no exception. And every year, we’re just bombasted with big TVs. Even though you ca spend $400 at your local discount store…
The big problem with streaming TV costs
If you’re looking to cut the cord you’re probably comparing a $125 cable bill with a $20 commitment for Netflix and Hulu. It sounds like a pretty good deal, but there are a few things that…
Ken Reid and Emily Ruskowski
Today Ken welcomes comedian Emily Ruskowski to the show. Ken and Emily discuss how Ken’s house isn’t hoardery, Emily’s fears of certain houses in her outreach social work day job, bed bugs, hotels, the year…
Compression connectors: Your solution for heat problems?
Stuff gets hot. that’s just a simple fact. And here’s another simple fact: heat kills electronics. That’s why the devices we own have big fans and big heat sinks. There’s another solution, though: improve airflow. One…
Podcast #257: Rescan Anxiety
It’s time to face facts: if you watch TV with an antenna, you’re going to have to take some extra steps to make things work smoothly. As part of their plans to give people faster…