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For the first time, more Americans subscribe to cable internet than cable TV

As predicted in our recent article, How to Cancel Cable and Save with Free TV, cable companies starting to lose TV subscribers as consumers find better alternatives to cable TV.  We can now safely say...

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Best Antivirus Software for 2014

With external threats online there’s no doubt Antivirus software is now a necessity. However, which one to choose can be a tedious process. Most just choose what is readily available as they purchase...

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The Sony hack: how it happened, and who is responsible

Last month, hackers infiltrated the computer network of Sony Pictures Entertainment. The attackers stole a huge number of confidential documents, which are now being downloaded (primarily by...

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Project Goliath: Hollywood’s war against Google

What is “Goliath” and why are Hollywood’s most powerful lawyers working to kill it? Leaked emails from the hack against Sony show that major movie companies are working together with the Motion Picture...

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CES 2015: TV makers, service providers focus on growing online viewership

CES 2015 (Las Vegas) – TV makers are now catering to online viewers with 4k display TVs. People are watching TV, but less and less each year.  The dramatic shift toward online and mobile viewing is...

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Netgear offers mobile broadband service with routers

Netgear is starting to sell 4G mobile broadband along with its mobile hotspot devices. Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, the Netgear Around Town Mobile Internet offer is available initially in the US on...

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CES 2015: Dish Network Unveils Sling TV, a Streaming Service to Rival Cable –...

Dish Network, the satellite provider, is trying to lure younger viewers back to paying for television with the start of a web-based offering that includes ESPN and a number of other popular networks...

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HBO, Sony And Showtime Seeks Internet Fast Lane For Online Streaming Services

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) new rules on net neutrality may ban paid prioritization, aka Internet fast lanes, but TV streamers are reportedly looking for loopholes to help them get...

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EE TV box: Free for broadband customers

EE has decided to take on rivals including BT and TalkTalk with its own set-top box and TV platform UK – In a bid to take on the likes of BT and TalkTalk, mobile network EE has announced its own EE TV...

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Fight back against your ISP: Stop paying bogus modem rental fees

Cable and satellite TV providers charge you as much as a monthly Netflix subscription or even more to rent a cable box that allows you to use their services. You’ll likely end up paying hundreds of...

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Shooting a GoPro Hero 4 from a Homemade CANNON – Crissy Field San Francisco

Few things are as exciting as shooting something out of a cannon…but try shooting a GoPro using a 3D-printed projectile!  This very cool video is going viral as hell, showing two guys doing just that....

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Apps to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

For the next few weeks, or few days, you’re compelled to fulfill promises to yourself for the New Year.  This means most of us will vow to lose weight, learn something new or travel to new places. Of...

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Politwoops Returns to Twitter – The True Story

Even politicians post things they regret later! Twitter on Thursday announced the return of Politwoops.  Politwoops, the site that aggregated deleted tweets from politicians and their staff, was...

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Norton Utilities Software Review – Save $30 Now

Cleans up, Tunes up and Speeds up your PC Over time, as the hard drive fragments, Windows registry gets messed up, and software leaves behind junk even when it’s uninstalled – your PC begins to...

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LinkedIn Etiquette – 15 Simple Rules to Follow

Should we be friends, or colleagues…?  Does my resume’ suck?  15 Rules You Should Know About LinkedIn Etiquette Whether you’re a business owner, or looking for a job – LinkedIn is always a place...

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Online Publishers Group Wants ISPs To Honor Do-Not-Track Requests

Broadband providers inform consumers about online tracking and give them a “meaningful choice” about whether their data will be used for behaviorally targeted ads, the online publishers’ organization...

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Google to provide San Francisco with insane speeds on their high-speed Internet

To speed up the rollout, Google will use existing fiber rather than build a network from scratch. But that means only certain neighborhoods will be eligible. Google will soon provide San Francisco its...

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Verizon DSL Review

Verizon Wireless offers some of the fastest, and most inclusive Internet Services available online.  However, with all the bells and whistles they still have one of the best low-cost solutions for DSL....

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AT&T DSL Review

ATT’s DSL Internet is still a great deal for folks looking for a reliable company that allows flexibility and so many choices to bundle their TV, phone, and Internet services together.  AT&T deals...

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CenturyLink DSL Review

CenturyLink’s appeal lies primarily in its speeds, which are much faster than most other DSL internet companies, and should be enough to satisfy heavy internet users. PROS: CenturyLink provides a...

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