This series of posts will walk you through the process of figuring out whether or not you can cancel your cable or satellite subscription.
As much as cable and satellite providers would like you to think they're the only ones with the good content, you do have other options.
These devices take content from the Internet to display on your TV.
We're not giving up the fight! These links take you to resources supporting the campaign to get Google to bring back Classic Maps.
While none of these alternative sites are perfect replacements for Classic Maps, they're what we've got for now. I haven't checked most of these out personally yet, but I'm linking to them anyway in case you find them helpful for your purposes.
Yeah, I hate 'em too... But if we're going to be stuck with them at least for the foreseeable future, I'll be working on some tutorial posts to try to make them a little less painful.
Big-ticket electronics get all the attention, but these little extras are always appreciated.
Streaming Media Players: A Comparison Chart
A comparison of features between the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, including price, supported content providers, and more.
Send Your Cable TV Signal Wirelessly to Another Room
Product review and how-to for systems that let you get cable/satellite programming on additional TV sets even if there are no outlets nearby.
Save Your Sanity—And Your Ear Drums—with a Different Type of Smoke Detector
Learn how to stop your smoke alarm from going off by mistake by switching from an ionization to a photoelectric sensor model near your kitchen.
Three Tip Thursday: 02/16/17
Today’s Three Tips: Multiple Account Pin Sharing, Outlook Search App, Deal on Tile Trackers
Record Streaming Videos with PlayOn
PlayOn software lets you stream and record virtually any video available online.
The Tech for Luddites Online Shopping Guide
A guide to help you find products and services recommended by T4L, with some money-saving tips thrown in for good measure!
My New Favorite Thing: 1-Foot Extension Cords
Tired of only being able to plug 3 devices into your 6-outlet power strip? Short extension cords to the rescue!
But Siriusly, Folks…
You always find things when you’re not looking for them.
Amazon Fire Tablets: 4 Ways to Install Google Play Store Apps
Want an Android app that’s not available in the Amazon App Store? Learn how to (maybe) get it for your Fire tablet.
Amazon Fire Tablets: Which One Is Right for You?
Amazon has released a lot of versions of their Fire tablet since it was first introduced in 2011. This post looks at the main differentiators to help you determine which model will work best for you.
Amazon Fire Tablets: Pros and Cons
Fire tablets provide a lot of great features at affordable prices, but there are some drawbacks to them that you should know about before deciding to buy one.
Amazon Alexa: What Is It and What Can You Do With It?
Amazon’s voice-activated software works with a variety of devices to make them easier to use and provide additional capabilities.
Change Your Amazon Fire TV Interface from German to English
If you speak English, but your Fire TV doesn’t, here’s how to fix it.
The Amazon Echo Family of Devices: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Product review and how-to for Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled smart speakers: Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, and Echo Show.
Apple TV: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Apple TV family of streaming media players: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K.
Google Chromecast: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Google Chromecast family of streaming media players: Google Chromecast and Google Chromecast with Google TV.
Roku: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Roku family of streaming media players: Roku Express, Roku Premiere, Roku Streaming Stick+, and Roku Ultra.
3 Inexpensive Gizmos That Saved Me from Expensive Upgrades (And Dreaded Waste)
These whozits and whatchamacallits have added new life to some old (and some VERY old) friends.
Throwback Thursday: Happy Ending for My Crappy Computer
Extended warranties are generally considered a bad deal, but this one worked out for me BIG TIME.