Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could use your iPhone to watch the same television stations that you watch on your television at home? Wonder no more, for television on your iPhone is a reality, with the right setup. Today we’re going to look at two methods for getting all of your television stations on your iPhone – Slingplayer and OrbLive. The first method, Slingplayer, works anywhere that you have a data connection (3G or via WiFi), while OrbLive only works via WiFi but also works over 3G and WiFi and can be cheaper. (Updated on 2/24/10 to reflect that an OrbLive update has appeared in the App Store, restoring 3G functionality). Both methods require a piece of hardware. Read on for details. Read more
Author: Evan Kline (page 146 of 164)
Hello, I'm Evan. I write about tech from my perspective – that of the average tech geek, sometimes with my lawyer glasses on. You can also find me on Twitter and at my real-life job as a lawyer. MORE ABOUT ME.
Google Buzz is Google’s latest foray into social media. Buzz seems to borrow some elements from Twitter, a few from Facebook, and even some from FriendFeed. Like most new products, though, Buzz isn’t perfect. Many users have expressed their opinions on ways to improve Buzz, and we’re no different. Here are 5 ways we think Google can improve Buzz.
A little snow can do wonders for an overflowing to-do list. For a while, we’ve wanted to start a Facebook page for 40Tech. Today, we’ve done just that, giving birth to the 40Tech Facebook Fan Page. Hop on over and introduce yourself on the Wall, or jump into the discussion board. I’ve started a discussion there where we can banter about the gadgets we love, but feel free to start a new thread about any other topic that tickles your fancy. You’ll need to become a Fan, first (those are Facebook’s rules, not ours). We hope to see you there!
It’s no secret that you’re tempting fate if you use Internet Explorer (IE) as your primary browser. This was highlighted recently, when it was revealed that Chinese hackers breached some Google accounts, thanks to an exploit in IE. Even if you don’t use Internet Explorer as your primary browser, sometimes don’t have a choice and must use it. For example, if you’re using Windows XP, you need to use Internet Explorer to run Windows Update. Or, perhaps you’re in a work environment, and your email program opens hyperlinks in IE (opening email links is a danger in and of itself, but that’s a post for another day). Here, then, are five steps to take to lock down Internet Explorer. Read more
Hey Authors . . . You Snooze, You Lose With the Google Book Deal
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