Cutting the Cord

Trying Hulu TV Bundle… Is it worth it?

Mark Plante || Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Trying Hulu TV Bundle… Is it worth it?

My house has been cable-free for over three years. For the most-part we have not missed the service at all… For the most-part. Some of the perks that came with cable TV are not as easy to replicate. Although I was able to create an over-the-air DVR, it is not 100% reliable. If there is […]

November Sunshine

Mark Plante || Monday, November 20, 2023

November Sunshine

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Advantages of Using Smart Plugs in Your Home

Mark Plante || Monday, October 30, 2023

Advantages of Using Smart Plugs in Your Home

In today’s digital age, technology has revolutionized every aspect of our lives, including the way we manage our homes. Smart home automation is becoming increasingly popular, and one key player in this movement is the humble yet versatile smart plug. These unassuming devices are powerful tools that can help you take control of your home’s […]

What is ATSC 3.0

Mark Plante || Wednesday, October 4, 2023

What is ATSC 3.0

ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV, is a major upgrade to the current ATSC standards for digital television broadcasting. It is designed to offer a number of improvements, including: ATSC 3.0 broadcasts are already underway in a number of markets in the United States and other countries. However, it is still a relatively new […]

NESN Offers New Broadcast Options… But Are They Worth it?

Mark Plante || Wednesday, June 1, 2022

NESN Offers New Broadcast Options… But Are They Worth it?

STREAMING NESN… NESN 360 The time that Cord Cutters in New England have been waiting on for years. NESN, New England Sports Network which broadcasts the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins is now offering a membership based streaming platform. For many years now, New England sports fans have not been able to stream Red […]

What is ATSC 3.0 and How Will it Change TV.

Mark Plante || Monday, January 10, 2022

What is ATSC 3.0 and How Will it Change TV.

What is ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV and How Will it Change the Way We Watch Over-the-air Television. Over the air television as you know it is about to change, but how? 4K, on demand, subscription services… Let’s see what the future may hold.

CHEAP TECH – Polaroid Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

Mark Plante || Friday, October 22, 2021

CHEAP TECH – Polaroid Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

Technology is expensive today, there is no getting around it. But there are alternatives, Cheap Technology. But is cheap technology even worth it? That is what we will find out. This post we will talk about Polaroid Bluetooth Wireless Headphones. No, these are not Beats or Bose Headphones, but they are almost $200 cheaper. We […]

Unboxing/Setup – Nvidia Shield TV Pro

Mark Plante || Monday, September 6, 2021

Unboxing/Setup – Nvidia Shield TV Pro

Unboxing/Setup – Nvidia Shield TV Pro The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a versitile little machine for streaming television, gaming and apps. Lets go step by step setting up this little powerhouse #NvidiaShield #Streaming #CuttingtheCord

Our Next Unboxing

Mark Plante || Saturday, September 4, 2021

Our Next Unboxing

Our Next Unboxing

Bringing Life Back to a Late 2012 iMac

Mark Plante || Thursday, June 10, 2021

Bringing Life Back to a Late 2012 iMac

I have had my 27″ late 2012 iMac since I purchased it at the Apple Store inside the Providence Place Mall in Providence, RI in 2012.  I loved working on this machine since the day that I bought it.  But as time went by, as with most computers, it started to slow down.  I had […]

Free Television… No, Really

Mark Plante || Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Free Television… No, Really

How to Get Free Television So you have been thinking about or have already “cut the cord” and you are distancing yourself from your cable or satellite company… Now what? You need entertainment.  But how? One thing that most may not realize is that your local TV stations are FREE!  That is right, FREE!!! Antennaweb.org […]