A common question people in IT get is what computer to buy. There is no right answer but these general guidelines may be helpful. Need – Reliable laptop to surf the net Recommendation – A Google Chromebook by any manufacturer. $200-$300 gives one a simple-to use and secure system to surf the net. […]
I replaced a “triple-play” FIOS package over a year ago with a cable/internet package. I still wanted to have a house phone but didn’t want to pay the high rates. I installed a ~$50 Obitalk device that connects into the existing home phone wiring to allow old phones to use voice-over-IP. I ported […]
Surefire makes durable and bright flashlights for the military. The bulbs seem last only a few hours and and genuine replacements cost $20-$30. eBay lists direct-from-China (search for “Cree Q5 led bulb 1-Mode For Surefire”) replacement bulb assemblies for around $6 and an LED version for $9 including shipping. The replacement bulb simply screws […]
The internet has become a necessity to most people in the US. Unfortunately, many places cannot get high-speed wired internet. Internet Options Try to pick the highest option available in the table below for your location. Rural locations tend to have lower options as providers don’t want to invest in infrastructure for fewer […]
6 months of living without cable has prompted us to invest in an over-the-air TV antenna. Living 20 miles outside of Philadelphia may provide the major networks if we can get a signal. Two years ago we tried a $40 Mohu indoor antenna with no success most likely as there is a large […]
Finding dress socks that are made in the USA can be difficult. Gold Toe Milan Comfort Top are the best black socks available and may be purchased for $3 to $5 each. Available at Amazon or Gold Toe.
Many people are giving up their reliance on a traditional computer and instead using an iPad as their full-time device. When first released, the iPad required a computer to “sync” to. However, can now live on its own receiving updates from Apple and storing data without the need for a computer. Since […]
Our house has about 15 wifi devices between phones, computers, tablets, security cameras and TV’s. The 2-foot stone walls and multiple stories require more than one wireless hotspot to get acceptable coverage throughout the house. Equipment Currently using relatively old Apple Airport Express and Timecapsule (1st generation). These devices do have the N […]
Most devices purchased in the last few years do not support analog video. Apple quietly removed the ability to directly output composite and RBG video when it moved from the 30-pin connector to the Lightning connection on iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPhone 5. The Apple TV 2 and 3 also doesn’t output analog video. […]
LCD TV’s use about half the energy of CRT televisions when on. However, most LCD’s use a small amount of electricity when off. Overall, LCD’s are more efficient and preferred by most people. Older TV’s also have a variety of toxic components and metals that may be reused. The are options […]