Recent content by T2Jock

The FireStick does not go thru the computer. BUT if your friend Has a slow internet connection, it could affect the daughter’s use of the internet on her computer. The computer is as fast as it is, but a small ‘pipe’ will always be a small pipe. Your friend needs internet service of 30mbps...

About an hour ago I went to take a shower and took off my Watch. The battery was showing that it was down to 82% from when I charged it yesterday. I know I shouldn't but I generally charge the thing while I'm showering, which puts it back at 100%. I know it's waterproof down to something like...

I can't tell you anything about the watches you're looking at. But the prime reason to buy a smart watch or a smart phone is because it's not a single use device. They are both general purpose computers that can be programmed to do anything - within the limitations of their display. My Apple...

I have the 1st generation of the XT and haven't really had any complaints.

I subscribe to Netflix, Hulu and CBS AllAccess. I am also an Amazon Prime member. Netflix is #1, most used service, followed closely by Hulu. Netflix is my most used service because they consistently have many programs that I like, while the others have just one or two.

SamTab, what about the customer service was a problem? I'm now two, almost three, months in as a subscriber and pretty happy. The ability to have six users (logins) on one account has worked well for us. My daughter and her family cancelled their FIOS TV service (they still have their...

Does the Toshiba have HDMI inputs? If not, pass it up. If it does, you should be good to go.

I’m using 1Password as well. I’ve been using it for years, across my MacBook, ipad and iPhone. It now works with the fingerprint sensor on my mobile devices so it’s a piece of cake.

The camera output is obviously video (yellow) and audio (black). Try plugging the yellow to yellow and the black to either the red or white. Then cross your fingers.

The reviewer missed one of the most important features of YouTubeTV: Included in the price for many localities is the regional sports network. For example, my subscription (Massachusetts based) includes New England Sports Network, giving me the Red Sox games during the summer. To my knowledge...

Try DVD Ripper Pro, you may see better results. I stopped using HandBrake a couple of years ago. But you bet bet is actually just streaming from whichever service you prefer.

There's one question and two suggestions I forgot. The final question is: are you ok with giving up your credit card information over the Internet? Lot's of folks our age (like you, I'm 72) have concerns about this. The two things I can tell you are a) it's pretty much a requirement for the...

The immediate questions are: are you out of contract (have you had your services for over 2 years and not made any changes to it?) with Comcast? If you are, you can drop the cable services without paying any big cancelation fees. Do you have and use telephone service thru Comcast? If you're...

For many years I was a confirmed Roku users. I also have a couple of AppleTV boxes. But about a year ago, I retired everything and switched to just Amazon FireTV sticks and Cubes. They're not perfect but I think they are as good or better than just about anything else. If/when there are...

I've tried most of the major providers. About a year ago, I got rid of everything except Phillips brand bulbs and haven't regretted it.