My New $25 Mobile Phone Plan
Want to save money on your mobile phone plan? Here's how I cut my monthly bill in half!
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Samantha
Another TV Antenna and One BIG Gotcha!
In my quest to get channel 6 and the Rachael Ray show via a FREE, OVER THE AIR signal, I upgraded my TV antenna. I went from six channels to over 30 - but still no ABC! How could this be?
Custom Fabric Fun with Spoonflower
Instead of droning on more about networking and passwords (boring but important), let's explore the creative side of computers. I recently used mine to have fun with color and pattern - and create totally custom fabric.
Around the House, Parenting & Kids
Guess What, Over-the-Air TV Channels Are FREE
After saying goodbye to a $125/month Comcast cable bill, I rigged up our TV with this 50 mile range antenna. This little bit of hardware nets us six over-the-air, picture-perfect channels. For free!
Three Signs I’m Staying On Top of This Digital Thing
Here are three recent notifications I've received that let me know I'm being proactive about staying safe in our increasingly complicated, and at times hazardous, digital world.
House Calls on Your Computer – Get Ready for Online Doctor Visits
Good news for parents - a new healthcare offering brings pediatric care right where we want it - at home. Our children can see a doctor 365 days a year with on-demand video chat.
I Dumped Cable to Save $840 a Year
FINALLY a competitor to Comcast arrived in our town. WhyFly is a local company providing wireless Internet service with no contract, no data limit, no rental fees, and 24 x 7 support - saving me $840/year.
Around the House, Safety & Security
Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages: UPS My Choice
Get a text the minute a package hits your front door. Sign up for two simple and free delivery managers to help keep a closer eye on holiday packages and reduce the risk of theft: UPS My Choice and FedEx Delivery Manager.
Keep Hacker Clowns and Their Tricks Out of Your Computer: Top Three Tips to Stay Safe from Ransomware
Here's a Halloween trick for you. Hackers lock you out of your computer, demanding a ransom - often with a creepy image like a scary clown. Pay the ransom, or all your photos and files are lost forever. Here are the top three tips to protect yourself against ransomware.
Entertainment & Fun, Parenting & Kids
Bingo + Monster Mash: a Night of Halloween Fun with Help from Pandora and My Printer
Team up Pandora and your printer for a fun night of Halloween bingo and Monster Mash with the kids.
We Tried Amazon Fresh!
I love to cook, but grocery shopping... not so much. Recently I decided to wade further into the Amazon ecosystem and try Amazon Fresh. This grocery delivery service costs $14.99/month which gets you any grocery order over $40 delivered to your doorstep at no additional charge.
Parenting & Kids, Tech Support
Quick iPhone Tip for Great Action Shots
Summer means action, and before the action is over, try using iPhone's "sports mode" to capture quick moving subjects. Here's how.