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I now pronounce you XFINITY and Netflix

SPONSORED POST When I sit down to watch television, I have a sort of pecking order on what I choose to watch. If one of my favorite sports teams has a game about to start, I'll fire up my XFINITY X1 box to watch the game live. When there's no game on, I hit the list...

Pin to Start vs. Pin to taskbar

In Windows 10, there are two places you can "pin" your favorite apps. The first is the Start window which appears when you click on the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen. The second is the taskbar which is the horizontal bar that runs along the...

I already switched to the new Verizon Unlimited Plan

I don't know about your family but in mine, gigabytes of data on my cellular data plan are like Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. I only plan on consuming 1 or 2 of them but before I know it, the whole package is gone. A few years ago, I was satisfied with 8 GB/month....

Have you ever stalked anyone on social media?

I stumbled across this funny Mashable video (see below) the other day where people confess to stalking people on social media and it made me stop to think if I have ever done it. The simple answer for me is yes. Now, before you cast me away as an Internet creep, let...

Amazon Device Valentine’s Day Sale

If you're looking for a last-minute gift for your Valentine or maybe you just want a sweet treat for yourself this Valentine's Day, Amazon has some pretty good discounts on their devices right now. Here's a list of the devices and the discounts: Fire Tablet: Amazon's...

I didn’t know I could do that! XFINITY X1 Sports App offers all-you-can-eat stats

SPONSORED POST I remember when I was a kid growing up watching sports on television, there weren't any statistics on the screen during the game. It was up to you to keep track of what down it was, how much time was left or whether a team had any timeouts left. Heck,...

Netflix downloads are here and I love them!

I love, love, love Netflix. And I tell people that its $9.99/month price tag will buy you enough entertainment to last you a lifetime. But there's one thing that I've never been able to easily do with Netflix—that is watch my favorite Netflix movies and shows...

FotoJet lets you edit photos online (and have fun with them)

A digital photo expert can edit, enhance or transform a digital photo into just about anything he or she wants. But you're not a digital photo expert, are you? Don't worry. The good people over at FotoJet have you covered. FotoJet basic edits and pre-made designs...

Google Pixel Review: Does it have enough new features for you to switch?

I feel like I've been using a Google phone for years now but in reality, I've never really used one at all. Instead I've had several Android-based phones all packed with Google goodness. This means I've had Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, Google Drive and an...

Please let this Amazon/NFL app rumor be true

It seems like there is a streaming app for everything these days. There's standalone apps for things like Netflix and Hulu and individual channel apps for most of the popular network and cable channels. But do you know who doesn't have their own individual streaming...

Spruce up your outdoor lighting with OxyLED Solar Garden Lights

Take a look around. LED lights are taking over the world. We have LED light bulbs, LED light strips, and even LEDs on the bottom of our electrical outlet covers. And now, thanks to OxyLED, we have LED solar garden lights. I wasn't really even sure what I was getting...

Top 10 Thanksgiving “Movers & Shakers” on Amazon

If I asked you to guess what Thanksgiving-related items on Amazon have the biggest gain in sales rank, what would you say? I bet you that none of you would come up with a pasta pot, or funny coffee mugs. But those two are both in the top ten list. Here's the full list...

iClever Wireless Speaker (BTS04) Review

I have reviewed more than a handful of Bluetooth wireless speakers on my blog so when iClever contacted to see if I was interested in reviewing their new IC-BTS04 wireless speaker, I wasn't sure if I was ready to review yet another wireless speaker. But then I...

Nest Protect Review (2nd Generation)

I am addicted to the Nest line of products. Ever time I think I have enough of them, I find out about another one and immediately add it to my wish list. My newest fascination is with the Nest Protect (2nd generation). The Nest Protect is the modern day smoke...

Loving my new USB-C Wireless Charging Pad

I will be the first to admit it. The fact that I love this USB-C Wireless Charging Pad is ridiculous. I mean it saves me like two seconds when it comes to charging my phone. But I don't care, I love it! If you don't know what a wireless charging pad is, let me...

Black Mirror: The first show to honestly scare me about our future

A few weeks ago I saw a trailer for the third season of a show on Netflix called Black Mirror. I had never heard of this show which surprised me since it was already in its third season. So I watched the trailer for Season 3 and was instantly hooked. I was hooked...

What type of holiday shopper are you?

Judged by the number of holiday ads I've seen on television already, it's apparent the holiday season has started. Have you started your shopping yet? Have you even thought about it? Or do you like to wait until Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get started? Or maybe...

A handheld weather radio that does it all!

I'm not sure if it's because I grew up in Wisconsin with the threat of spring and summer tornadoes or if it's just my general fascination with storms, but I've always liked to be aware with what's going on with the weather. And being a techie, I found the perfect...

How to pause a television show in one room and continue in another

In this video tip, Mr. Noobie teaches you how what you need to do to pause a television show in one room and continue watching it in another room. This tech tip has been brought to you by XFINITY. For more information on how you can get Xfinity on X1 in your home,...

Mute sound in your browser tab

If you use Google Chrome or Firefox to browse the Internet, you can mute the sound for any website that auto plays a video or any type of audio advertisement that you don't want to hear. Move your mouse up to the tab at the top of your browser and right-click with...

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