Occasionally, when discussing the benefits of replacing cable with Internet TV, I meet small business owners that feel they can’t break ties with their cable company. Usually, their small business phone service is provided through a “Cable for Business” bundle from their TV provider. That’s when I tell them about Grasshopper. Grasshopper Small Business Phone [Continue Reading]
Mohu Promo Code: 25% Off All TV Antennas!
Mohu is offering fantastic deals at the moment. Currently, there is also a promotion to get 25% off on any purchase at checkout. Now is the time to get a great deal on a fantastic product and say goodbye to cable bills forever. If not for you, do it for your friends and family. They [Continue Reading]
Connecting an Antenna to Multiple TVs
For more information on watching your favorite TV shows without a cable subscription, check out our guide on watching TV without cable. While you can watch local TV online, the best way is with an OTA antenna. Connecting one antenna to multiple TVs can sometimes be an ordeal depending on the signal strength in your area. I’ve [Continue Reading]
The App That Saves Money – Literally
I’m always interested in tips to save extra money. Having a wife that works as a Disney travel planner means that we take our 2 girls on the occasional trip to Orlando. Taking a family of four anywhere is expensive, so I’m always looking for apps that will save money, or better yet, make money. My [Continue Reading]
Ditching Cable Benefits Our Kids
Everybody knows there are financial benefits realized when cutting the cable cord. However, there are certain perks one doesn’t realize until they drop their cable subscription for a Mohu Leaf and a Roku. This is especially true of one unexpected benefit my kids are reaping due to living a life without cable; Watching less advertising. [Continue Reading]
Curl Up With Some Good Audiobooks
After being completely obsessed with the Serial Podcast, I have completely come around on audio books, or “audiobooks.” Whichever way you spell it, audiobooks aren’t just for long car rides anymore. With smartphones and earbuds becoming standard issue for many, it’s extremely convenient to work out, walk the dog, or do chores while listening to the top [Continue Reading]
The Best Weather App for iPhone
For local weather hourly, noaa.gov or weather.com will suffice. But what if you want to know if a storm will start in the next few minutes? The Dark Sky weather app accomplishes just that. Why have local weather hourly when you can view an up to the minute forecast of the spot you are standing? Dark [Continue Reading]
Google Comments on Net Neutrality
Google’s recent FCC filing gives cable and satellite internet providers plenty to worry about. While Google’s 4 page FCC public comment doesn’t explicitly support regulating Internet service providers as public utilities, it does provide reason why treating ISPs as telecommunications companies would increase competition among providers. The FCC is currently considering treating Internet service providers [Continue Reading]
The Winner of the Mohu Leaf Giveaway is . . .
Kevin Corbett Congratulations Kevin. Be sure to let us all know how the Leaf worked out for you. Kevin’s Facebook account was drawn as the winner on 1/3/2015. The original selection (a Google+ account) was notified on 1/1/2015 at 12:00 pm EST, but failed to respond within 48 hours. I wanted to thank everyone who liked, followed, and [Continue Reading]
Games to Teach Kids Programming Skills
The writing is on the wall. The future our kids are entering will be full of user interfaces, electronic gadgets, and software. The choices they make now and throughout their education will dictate whether they have a part in owning this future, or merely being a consumer of this future. The best way to prepare [Continue Reading]