Wednesday, January 27, 2010
How to cut the cord from Verizon
PS3 MediaServer
Internet, whether it be dsl or cable, is necessary, but free tv and much cheaper phone seems readily available to those of us that are willing to do a little research. Yesterday, I figured out how to have my PS3 communicate with my Mac through a wireless modem network. I was able to put a veoh.com episode of Max and Ruby onto my computer, but when I went to play it the .avi file it had screen judder. I used PS3 MEdiaserver and continue to finagle with it. I will try to use Handbrake or a similar Video Modification program to change the format of my videos to see if that helps. (FREE)
Free TV on the web
There are many sites including veoh.com, hulu, or youtube that supply top quality television shows for free. Cnn.com, pbs.com, abc, cbs and on and on offer free streaming or downloads of there shows. You can buy shows on itunes. I am still wondering or figuring how to stream these shows from my Mac to my Ps3. Does anyone know how? Can I just use PS3 Mediaserver?
Amplified Satelittle Antennae
There are many amplified satellites out there. It is hard to figure which is the best for my purpose. I went to the site Antennaweb.org and found that I should be able to get over 15 channels in my area of Long Beach. I have not tried it yet, but if these channels come in clearly and they should even come in HD, I will surely stop using cable. PBS, which is the main channel my kids watch, is right down the street in Huntington Beach. Terk seems to be the main manufacturer of these antennaes. ($30-80)
MagicJack
The reviews are mixed for this little device that hooks up to your computer and in turn connects to your phone. The voice quality gets mixed reviews from passable to awful. Another drawback seems to be that your computer must be on when you want to use your phone. My computer is always on and often in sleep mode. I wonder if the phone will work while my iMac is in sleep mode. Does anyone know? ($40.00 with first year free, $20. a year afterward)
Elgato Eyeconnect
This device can be used to send television signals to the computer. It does work for Mac. It has a DVR type of function where you can record shows using the software that it comes with.
Expenses
My Verizon bill comes in at about $180 a month. I have three televisions and a DVR Media Center. I get the standard Cable Channels with HD. We watch PBS kids, sports (ESPN), and CNBC and CNN.
$180 X 12= $2,160
MJ= $40.
Antennae=$50
Eyeconnect=$150
DSL up to 10 Mbps= 39.99 X 12= $480.
I save almost $1,500. the first year.
Works for me. I just have to get it dialed in. Any help is appreciated. Leave comment, fool.
Internet, whether it be dsl or cable, is necessary, but free tv and much cheaper phone seems readily available to those of us that are willing to do a little research. Yesterday, I figured out how to have my PS3 communicate with my Mac through a wireless modem network. I was able to put a veoh.com episode of Max and Ruby onto my computer, but when I went to play it the .avi file it had screen judder. I used PS3 MEdiaserver and continue to finagle with it. I will try to use Handbrake or a similar Video Modification program to change the format of my videos to see if that helps. (FREE)
Free TV on the web
There are many sites including veoh.com, hulu, or youtube that supply top quality television shows for free. Cnn.com, pbs.com, abc, cbs and on and on offer free streaming or downloads of there shows. You can buy shows on itunes. I am still wondering or figuring how to stream these shows from my Mac to my Ps3. Does anyone know how? Can I just use PS3 Mediaserver?
Amplified Satelittle Antennae
There are many amplified satellites out there. It is hard to figure which is the best for my purpose. I went to the site Antennaweb.org and found that I should be able to get over 15 channels in my area of Long Beach. I have not tried it yet, but if these channels come in clearly and they should even come in HD, I will surely stop using cable. PBS, which is the main channel my kids watch, is right down the street in Huntington Beach. Terk seems to be the main manufacturer of these antennaes. ($30-80)
MagicJack
The reviews are mixed for this little device that hooks up to your computer and in turn connects to your phone. The voice quality gets mixed reviews from passable to awful. Another drawback seems to be that your computer must be on when you want to use your phone. My computer is always on and often in sleep mode. I wonder if the phone will work while my iMac is in sleep mode. Does anyone know? ($40.00 with first year free, $20. a year afterward)
Elgato Eyeconnect
This device can be used to send television signals to the computer. It does work for Mac. It has a DVR type of function where you can record shows using the software that it comes with.
Expenses
My Verizon bill comes in at about $180 a month. I have three televisions and a DVR Media Center. I get the standard Cable Channels with HD. We watch PBS kids, sports (ESPN), and CNBC and CNN.
$180 X 12= $2,160
MJ= $40.
Antennae=$50
Eyeconnect=$150
DSL up to 10 Mbps= 39.99 X 12= $480.
I save almost $1,500. the first year.
Works for me. I just have to get it dialed in. Any help is appreciated. Leave comment, fool.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Free Movies, Great Music, Sweet Deals, and a penny for your thoughts
Recently I visited Rick Broida's CNET website, The Cheapskate. He posted that you can buy an iphone app that will tell you how to get a free REDBOX movie. Someone posted in the comments that this app was worthless because you can do the same thing by googling "redbox codes", so I did this and I found the codes.
insideredbox.com
Use this site to find codes for REDBOX. Then go to your local kiosk. Find the small touch screen box that says "Use Promo code" and put it in your code. Viola! YOu can now rent a video and it will be free. Just make sure you bring it back the next day.
insideredbox.com
Use this site to find codes for REDBOX. Then go to your local kiosk. Find the small touch screen box that says "Use Promo code" and put it in your code. Viola! YOu can now rent a video and it will be free. Just make sure you bring it back the next day.
daytrotter.com
This site is awesome. They have four to six songs for many great artists. Go there sign up and download: Avett Brothers, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Clare & the reasons, and Okkervil River.
Mybengalssearch.com
I use this website whenever I want to search. Every morning I go to this site and search for "woot" and "cnet broida". I use it instead of google. I make swag bucks when I search. You will not get swag bucks every time. Maybe once in the AM and once in the PM. If you try to earn the swag bucks, you never will. You have to just search naturally like you always do. Click on this link and get started. I just spent 150 swag bucks entering various different contests.
Woot.com
This site has a different deal every day. Usually it is electronics, but I have bought head lamp flashlights for camping, water filters, record players, and other things.
cnet.com/cheapskate
Another deal a day website. I have found freebies and coupon purchases here that are very worthwhile.
associatedcontent.com/zoydatwater
Here is my associated content page. Join this to publish your work on the web and get paid for it.
Mybengalssearch.com
I use this website whenever I want to search. Every morning I go to this site and search for "woot" and "cnet broida". I use it instead of google. I make swag bucks when I search. You will not get swag bucks every time. Maybe once in the AM and once in the PM. If you try to earn the swag bucks, you never will. You have to just search naturally like you always do. Click on this link and get started. I just spent 150 swag bucks entering various different contests.
Woot.com
This site has a different deal every day. Usually it is electronics, but I have bought head lamp flashlights for camping, water filters, record players, and other things.
cnet.com/cheapskate
Another deal a day website. I have found freebies and coupon purchases here that are very worthwhile.
associatedcontent.com/zoydatwater
Here is my associated content page. Join this to publish your work on the web and get paid for it.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
AC Bengals Article
Check out my recently published content on AC:
Cincinnati Bengals Just Beginning to Get the Respect They Deserve
Cincinnati Bengals Just Beginning to Get the Respect They Deserve
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Comfort and Joy
November 15, 2009
Made some beer on Sunday and broke the hot water heater spigot in the process. This recipe came from my head and I think it will turn out beautifully. I used an Edinborough (Scotch Ale) Yeast in one Carboy and an English Ale Yeast in the other. Both White Labs. Thanks to Chip and Carson from Steinfillers for their nods of approval as I pieced together this beer that hopefully will fill me with "Comfort and Joy" right before I dream of sugar plums.
18 lbs. English Two Row
1/2 lb. Chocolate Malt
1/2 lb. Black Patent Malt
1/2 lb. Crystal 35
1/2 lb. Crystal 75
Mashed in at 128 raised temp to 158
60 min boil
40 min 2 oz. Chinook
10 min 2 oz. Crystal
5 min 3 cinnamon sticks
5 tsps. Allspice
Planning on soaking oak chips in bourbon for the secondary.
Made some beer on Sunday and broke the hot water heater spigot in the process. This recipe came from my head and I think it will turn out beautifully. I used an Edinborough (Scotch Ale) Yeast in one Carboy and an English Ale Yeast in the other. Both White Labs. Thanks to Chip and Carson from Steinfillers for their nods of approval as I pieced together this beer that hopefully will fill me with "Comfort and Joy" right before I dream of sugar plums.
18 lbs. English Two Row
1/2 lb. Chocolate Malt
1/2 lb. Black Patent Malt
1/2 lb. Crystal 35
1/2 lb. Crystal 75
Mashed in at 128 raised temp to 158
60 min boil
40 min 2 oz. Chinook
10 min 2 oz. Crystal
5 min 3 cinnamon sticks
5 tsps. Allspice
Planning on soaking oak chips in bourbon for the secondary.
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