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Re: Let’s Review 8×8 Video Meetings

privacycare — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:13:09 -0000

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Re: Do you prefer talking or texting?

Bert Jennings — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 15:17:04 -0000

"...they're attached to their phones all day. They're constantly checking and responding to the point where they barely have any connection to the outside world."

The only word for this is "addiction," pure and simple. And you're right, it is very sad. I send a lengthy email to someone or a group, and I instead of a real response, I get a one or two word reply from the "txt msg junkies." Well, my email list is considerably smaller nowadays, but they respect my opinions and I respect their replies and opinions.

Re: Community Managers: Get this Bit.ly Workflow for Alfred App

Chris — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:53:20 -0000

THIS IS AMAZING!! Thank you so much :)

Re: How Nest Protect Failed in our home

Andreas Jacobsen — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:36:17 -0000

Is this the 1st or 2nd generation of Nest protect?

Re: Review: Samsung Smart TVs Makes Using Skype Easy

James Jack — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:56:25 -0000

Such a shame Samsung are dropping the Skype app from all Smart TVs :(

http://community.skype.com/...

https://www.change.org/p/sk...

Re: Upgrade your old speaker set with Chromecast Audio

Mike Macias — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 18:30:12 -0000

This is a great idea. I can see myself using this for my home theater instead of turning on my TV and launching Pandora. Will it work with Windows Phone? Maybe with Windows 10 mobile since it supports Windows. Hmmm

Re: The iOS 9 Feature I’m Loving On iPad Air

Kathy — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:09:59 -0000

I have not upgraded to IOS 9.2 (Still at 8.4) and won't no matter how neat the features are. I have iPad Air as well. Anyone who plays games that are tied to Game Center should not update. GC takes forever to load or won't at all and any game that is tied to it won't load.

Re: How Nest Protect Failed in our home

sleepless — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:45:10 -0000

We bought 1 Nest protect to replace one of the hardwired Kidde units in our home that had gone buggy. (With the Kidde units one goes off they all go into alarm that brings down the house.) The "heads up" feature and beep free low battery alert were major selling points. After several months with the Nest Protect and zero issues, we decided to replace all the devices with new Nest Protect units in June 2015. In July, we were rudely awakened by a false alarm in the master bedroom. There was no "heads up" and the alarm could not be silenced. We disconnected the unit and called Nest. They sent us a new unit promptly and we installed it with no issues. Or so we thought. Last night, the replacement unit went into alarm just as we were going to bed. Again, no "heads up" and no smoke, steam or any reason for the alarm. Again, we had to completely uninstall the alarm to silence it. This time, we called Nest and no one picked up. After nearly an hour on hold, I gave up and sent an email. No reply from Nest yet today, when I contact them again it will be for a refund.

Re: How Nest Protect Failed in our home

MrCurtisOlson — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:11:41 -0000

Just got off the phone with support and they are going to replace all 7 of mine. I'm planning to buy Gen 2 of the Protect. I'm still hoping they will get it right this time.

Re: How Nest Protect Failed in our home

MrCurtisOlson — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:34:43 -0000

Smooth sailing for 3 months. Just had my 2nd night panic.

I replaced all seven of my alarms. My wife loved the Nest thermostat, so it was an easy sell to her. Expensive, but, as you mentioned, I was happy to add to my connected home.

The alarm that failed is in my master bedroom, which has vaulted ceilings . To silence that alarm, I have to get a step ladder, climb onto my dresser, then holding the door jam, reach out and disconnect the alarm. I was pretty upset when I called support, but I eventually agreed to just replace that one alarm.

Just a month later and I'm having the same problem. No way it is dust. My grandson was sleepting and started wailing when the alarm was going off. I'm waiting on hold to customer support. While I waited, I also found a lawyer's site that is signup up angry Protect customers for a class action lawsuit. Unless they replace all my alarms, I'm signing up with the lawyer when they get in touch with me.

Re: Sweet! Flickr to add Video!

saimi prince — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:13:41 -0000

Wow, amazing blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you make blogging look easy. and i have a napk

Re: Do you ever call on your smartphone?

Beth-uel De La Cruz — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:20:36 -0000

I think it depends on your setup. I am the kind of person who always carry around my phone and tablet wherever I go. Yeah, phones are more handy for web browsing, but I prefer using my tablet on that. My phone, on the other hand is used more frequently in checking emails and posting in social media websites.

Phone calls are irreplaceable. I don't use Skype or Facebook Messenger as an alternative to phone calls.And I'd put that on top of my list. Smartphones can replace a ton of devices, but still, using the good ol' watch, having an alarm clock beside my bed and taking photos with a real camera, despite my phone's high image capture clarity, is better.

Re: 38% of kids aged 0-8 have used tablets/smartphones

Beth-uel De La Cruz — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:09:05 -0000

I've seen a joke that says that people who were born after the turn of the century (2000) are genetically mutated and are able to use technology with ease.
The genetically mutated part is fiction, but the latter is true. Sometimes, I see children who can barely read, but they can use their tablets. Open apps, browse the web and watch YouTube videos.

I wonder what effect does this have on them?

Re: Much Needed Google TV Update Coming

Ruiz — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:13:25 -0000

Great article Jason. For those who live outside US like me, you can access Netflix, Hulu and similar media stations on your Google TV by using UnoTelly or similar tools.

Re: HootSuite is too restrictive, here’s why

Sumit Ghosh — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:20:41 -0000

You can try Socioboard (http://www.socioboard.com), it allows you to use your own custom url shortener like bit.ly and is much more open unlike hootsuite.

Re: Review: Samsung Smart TVs Makes Using Skype Easy

FrankC — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 18:01:20 -0000

Do all Samsung Smart TVs have Skype capability?

Re: That Time Fitbit Support Came To The Rescue

MonikaRun — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:21:06 -0000

That is hilarious that you and I both wrote about our fitbits today! Although my post is about mine breaking and looking for a new solution (currently working with their support team to get a refund since I had the Force that they have since recalled).

Re: Must Have June Travel Gadgets

Mike Macias — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:46:57 -0000

Speaking of... I was hoping to get my hands on the MD-12 mini bluetooth speakers soon...

Re: Review: Samsung Smart TVs Makes Using Skype Easy

Kim in Gran Couva — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:49:19 -0000

does the Samsung VG-STC4000 Skype TV Camera work with the Samsung UN40F5500AF Smart TV?

Re: [Video] Would you mod wireless charging into your furniture?

Angelina Jullie — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:56:24 -0000

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Re: AT&T Has Differing Coverage Areas For Pre-Paid vs. Contract Customers?

jules — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:20:57 -0000

Are you sure? T-Mobile has a link on their coverage map for prepaid customers also making me think their must be a difference in coverage. I'm trying to decide between at&t and tmobile prepaid...

Re: Review: Zyxel PLA 4231 Powerline Adapter and Wi-Fi Extender

Gayel — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:32:06 -0000

Upstairs and downstairs are split between 240 volts. 120 volts each floor. Is there a way to jump the signal between the two electric inputs?

Re: Review: Kingston MobileLite Wireless

cri8tive08 — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:51:06 -0000

I WOULD LIKE ONE

Re: Review: Roku 3

Alex — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:27:01 -0000

Great review Jason! I'm on sky, Netflix, Apple TV, blueray...but always for the look out especially as I'm still on 2Gen AppleTV which doesn't support HD yet. Alex O

Re: Review: Roku 3

Roku — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:05:42 -0000

Thanks for your kind words, Jason! We're so happy to hear that your family is loving the Roku 3.