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I was on NBC Nightly News!
Link to full video: Google Partners With Harvard, Mayo Clinic for Symptom Search Feature I’ve been fortunate over the years to be featured on a couple of local television stations, but never have I been on the national news. That all changed on Saturday, June 25...
Save $50 on Nest thermostat through July 4
I just got an email today from my energy company letting me know that the Nest thermostat is on sale at dozens of participating retailers from now through July 4. The sale is pretty significant too—the Nest thermostat is $50 off its normal price of $249.00. In...
The Power of 10: HTC 10 Review
I’ve always prided myself on doing smartphone reviews that highlight only features that I think noobies might find interesting or useful. In other words, I try not to burden my readers with the details of what type of processor the phone has or the fact that the...
What input should your TV be on to watch cable?
In this video tip, Mr. Noobie explains how to use the Input button on your remote control to make sure you are on the correct input to watch television. This tech tip has been brought to you by XFINITY. For more information on how you can get high-speed Internet...
Favorite and Forget
Feel like you keep visiting the same web pages day in and day out? Spice things up a bit by viewing the aggregated list of best links on the Internet as provided by Favorite and Forget. Learn how to do everything in golf, watch the most common baseball pitches or...
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15 Father’s Day gift ideas for dad [TECH GIFT GUIDE]
As a dad myself, I know that it’s pretty difficult to go wrong when choosing a tech gift for me for Father’s Day. The only thing that might be difficult about the process is finding a tech gift that I don’t already have. But if you’re not lucky...
How do I print a photo on Shoebox?
QUESTION: What do I have to do to print a picture that is saved on Shoebox? – Dennis M. from Roanoke Rapids, NC ANSWER: As far as I can tell, there is no way to print one of your photos directly from Shoebox. So let’s move on to Plan B, the alternative way...
My wife just stood up for Alexa
Here’s something I never thought I would hear. I have our Amazon Echo connected to two separate WeMo switches in our house—one in the foyer and one in the family room. Because the switches are connected to my Amazon Echo, I can instruct Alexa (the name...
You win Apple. It’s easier to just pay 99 cents per month
Lately, I’ve had a lot of people come to me asking how to get rid of the message on their iPhone or iPad stating that their iCloud storage is nearly full. I used to tell these people that they need to delete their photos, apps or backups to clear up storage on...
Which streaming video services do you currently subscribe to?
Streaming services are getting more and more popular and each one seems to be trying to find its unique offering (usually with original programming). So while Netflix may be great to watch House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, you’ll still need Hulu to...
Why you should forget a public Wi-Fi network when you’re done using it
In this video tip, Mr. Noobie explains why you should forget a public Wi-Fi network when you’re done using it to prevent accidental connections of your Wi-Fi devices to the wrong network. This tech tip has been brought to you by XFINITY. For more information on...
LG G5 Review: The first modular smartphone?
I remember when I first heard about Google’s Project Ara, an initiative to develop a modular smartphone where you could pick and choose the components you wanted and then snap them together to build your own smartphone. This has yet to come to fruition but...
How do I get my Windows 10 Start Menu back?
QUESTION: I upgraded to Windows 10 in the fall. Everything was going well until a few weeks ago when my Start menu disappeared. When I click the start button, I only see my tiles, the icon for the Apps menu, and the Power button. It’s only happening on my...
Moto 360 Sport: The first smartwatch I’ve worn that people actually complimented me on
I’ve reviewed a couple of different smartwatches in the past. Most of them gave me the same impression—they provide a lot of useful functionality but still look like a mini computer on your wrist. The Moto 360 Sport by Motorola is the first smartwatch...
When smart TV apps stop working
Smart televisions come pre-packaged with apps for services like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more. If one or more of these apps suddenly stop working on your television, it could be that your television lost its connection to your wireless network. Use the...
I want to order a grilled cheese on an iPad!
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Comcast Small Business, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. After watching the video below, I’m itching to go to Milkhouse in Philadelphia for two reasons. First, I want to try one of their...
Maybe now people will believe me that data loss is a real thing
SPONSORED POST I often get on my soap box to preach how important it is to have your data backed up, not only on your computer but on your tablet and smartphone as well. We all thing nothing bad will happen to us—but it does. Just look at the infographic below...
Are older devices slowing down your Wi Fi?
In this video tip, Mr. Noobie explains why older devices may be slowing down your wireless network and what you can do to prevent this from happening. This tech tip has been brought to you by XFINITY. For more information on how you can get high-speed Internet access...
How two-thirds of business owners feel about technology
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Comcast Small Business, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. A recurring theme I hear from my business clients is that they are overwhelmed by technology. It seems every time they turn around,...
Convert your old cassette tapes to MP3 with the Arrela Portable USB Cassette to MP3 Converter
If you’re my age or older, odds are you have a collection of old cassette tapes gathering dust somewhere in your house. And you probably haven’t listened to them for a long time because as smart as today’s smartphones and tablets are, they still...
