The word is getting out about how easy and affordable it is to enjoy TV without cable. While there are a number of articles and guides on which streaming device and subscriptions to buy to replace your monthly cable bill, there is much less information on what kind of TV you need. I’ve encountered numerous [read Do I Need a Smart TV to Cut the Cord?]
The Affordable Small Business Phone System
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 [read The Affordable Small Business Phone System]
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 [read The App That Saves Money – Literally]
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. [read Ditching Cable Benefits Our Kids]
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 [read Curl Up With Some Good Audiobooks]
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 [read The Best Weather App for iPhone]
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 [read Google Comments on Net Neutrality]
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 [read The Winner of the Mohu Leaf Giveaway is . . .]
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 [read Games to Teach Kids Programming Skills]
Win a Mohu Leaf 30 Antenna!
This giveaway has ended. For details on the outcome check: https://www.groundedreason.com/win-mohu-leaf-giveaway-update/ Who Wants To Win a Mohu Leaf Antenna? Grounded Reason will be giving away a Mohu Leaf 30 on January 1st. One lucky person can start off the New Year with a NEW ANTENNA and kick the cable habit as their New Year’s resolution. On [read Win a Mohu Leaf 30 Antenna!]