Leave it on or turn it off?
Which saves more energy… turning it off or leaving it on? At first it may seem obvious. Turning off a device saves more energy now. But, traditional wisdom tells us that turning a device on and…
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Solar Charger
This is one product you almost hope you don’t need. The iWerkz Solar Charger can keep your mobile devices going as long as you need using the power of the sun. It folds up to be nice and…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Netflix Gives Three Holiday Gifts
For all the hits Netflix has taken on this blog, viewers can expect three holiday gifts from the streaming giant. Netflix must want its viewers to have a happy holiday season. The streaming service recently…
FUN FRIDAY: Not even one week until…
December is famous for a lot of things, but for the most part we associate it with a number of holidays. Today is “Black Friday,” the day when the holiday shopping season traditionally kicks off. But…
“My Genie DVR says it needs to change channels. How can that be?”
It’s rare, but it happens. You get a message on your Genie DVR saying it needs to change channels to record something. The Genie DVR has five tuners, but every so often it does run out….
Bluetooth 5.0 has been released, so now there’s that
I guess I picked the wrong week to talk about how Bluetooth hates me. In a recent editorial, I complained that my 14-year-long experience with Bluetooth has been anything but smooth. Bluetooth hasn’t always performed as promised for…
Apple enables Single Sign On for DIRECTV and DISH (and others, but you don’t care about that)
Great news for iPhone and AppleTV users. After teasing us for [strike]about ten years[/strike] about six months, Apple has finally rolled out its Single Sign On feature for DIRECTV, DISH, and other providers that you probably…
Has antenna technology peaked?
Fifty years ago, a TV antenna was a 12-foot-long beast. You can still buy those big ones, but most people can easily get away with a cool-looking, 2-foot wide spaceship like this Televes DigiNova Boss. That’s partially…
OPINION: Enough with the comic book movies
Jake Buckler started talking about superhero movies, and it got me thinking. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was probably the most disappointing film of the year for me. Here’s a movie that started with great source material —…
FROM THE FRONT LINES: Add a Genie DVR without getting up on the roof
I’ve talked about this before just a few months ago, but I think it’s important to keep saying it, If you have a SWM-enabled DIRECTV dish, you can’t expand its capacity without getting up on the roof….
The “real” reason phones explode
Count this as another article I’ve been meaning to write for a long time. It’s a little late considering the whole Samsung Galaxy Note explosion thing seems like ten years ago. So yes, we all know…
EDITORIAL: I hate Bluetooth, because it hates me back
That’s right, I’m coming out as a Bluetooth hater. And it’s not just because of its mid-2000s use as an ostentatious piece of ear-jewelry for the jerk-ridden elite. Let me tell you my story. I was…
BONUS Streaming Saturday: Netflix Offline Viewing
Is Netflix’s new offline viewing function a case of give with one hand, take with the other? This Wednesday, the streaming giant announced an option to its mobile app that allows viewers to download movies and…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Superhero Series and Shows
What is it with superhero movies and series these days? Whether fans of Marvel or the DC Universe, everyone’s talking about their favorite superhero shows. It’s as if my entire TV set has turned into a…
Here’s your solution for a cell booster on a yacht
You want your phone to work. Everywhere. You’re not about to give up being connected to the outside world just because you get on the water. If you’re a marine enthusiast who stays within about 25…