4 Great Apps for House Hunting
Thanks to reality TV Shows like House Hunters, My First Place and Property Virgins, house hunting has never been trendier. It has also been enticing since the recession, due to the current low interest rates across America. Unfortunately, trend and high demand make finding that perfect place all the more challenging. Luckily, we no longer [...]
DSL Speed Falls Behind Other Options
Consumers want to connect to the Internet at high speeds and not pay a lot extra. DSL speed and cable speed were the original broadband speeds, but now optical fiber and mobile networks are offering higher speeds. When you sign up for a service and are locked in for several years, you want to make [...]
Google Hangouts Replaces Google Talk
If you’ve ever used the web version of Gmail, you know that there is a tiny box in the corner of your screen that can be used to talk in real-time with your contacts. First introduced nearly a decade ago, Google Talk has become an integral part of the Gmail experience … and was unceremoniously [...]
Nike Fuel Band Increases Daily Activity
Nike Fuel Band is an interactive, connected bracelet that is worn on the wrist and allows users to track their activity throughout the day. Biometric data from sensors in the band is collected and transmitted to the Nike+ online community and can be accessed via web and/or mobile devices. This accessory allows the wearer to [...]
13 Fun Things To Do With a Kindle e-Reader
The Kindle e-Reader is not just for downloading and reading e-books. Various Kindle models are incredibly versatile, with a host of tasks that you can perform in addition to buying and reading e-books from Amazon and other sites that offer books for download. Most of these tasks are completed by using the e-Reader’s ability to [...]
What is Fiber Optics & Do I Need it?
When you hear about Internet speed and high-tech bundled services that offer on-demand HD television viewing, the term, “fiber optics” tends to crop up. What is fiber optics and why is it considered to be superior to other technologies? Some service providers already offer fiber connections to your home while others bring the fiber into [...]
Is Watching TV Online For You?
One of the benefits to living in an age where High Speed Internet is everywhere is that there are more choices than ever when it comes to how we experience our media. Specifically, TV has seen a kind of rebirth online. With subscription services like Netflix and Hulu Plus streaming content directly to your computer, [...]
Test Internet Speed to Test Throughput
You may want to test Internet speed from time to time as a subscriber to High Speed Internet services. There are two types of Internet speed tests. The first will let you check to see if you’re receiving the Internet speed that you’re paying for, while the other will tell you, at a glance, how [...]
10 Great Tech Gifts for Men
Whether your father is a full-fledged geek or just likes playing with gadgets we’ve got him covered with these 10 great tech gifts for men. Father’s Day is here and if your father is like mine, then you don’t have a clue what to get for him. Ties are the traditional fail safe gift, but [...]
Simple Steps to Connect iPad to Printer
Since Apple introduced their iOS4 there has been a handy feature called AirPrint. This program lets you directly connect iPad to printer and print straight from your iPad, as long as the printer is compatible with the AirPrint technology. The program will also let you use your iPad’s Wi-Fi connection to access available printers through [...]
