So, you decided to cut the cable bill and switch to the TiVo Premiere. You now find yourself with plenty of your favorite shows, recorded FREE via an HD antenna, but there are still a few cable programs that you don’t want to miss. Maybe you’re a fan of Psych, Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead, Justified or some other show that doesn’t air on the local stations found in your area. Don’t worry, with the help of Amazon.com and a few simple steps outlined below, you’ll be on your way to watching all of your favorite shows in no time.
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TiVo How To: Amazon Instant Video TV Passes
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Tax Free Weekend Sounds Great, But is it Worth the Trouble?
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
It’s back-to-school time here in the U.S. and that can mean only one thing… shopping. Yes, the age-old tradition of back-to-school shopping is in full swing and, for many parents out there, the final window of opportunity will be closing this weekend. The state of Texas has stepped in to offer a “Sales Tax Holiday” this weekend (August 20-22), a program also offered in many other states throughout the country, but is it enough to lure and your family away from the A/C and out into the heat of summer?
With the highest sales tax in the U.S. hovering at about 10.75% (California), you have to ask yourself if the savings are worth the effort. Crowded stores, long-lines, uncooperative kids and driving all over town might save you that 10%, but what if you could save more from the comfort of your own home or office? I think it is possible to save on your back-to-school shopping and, if you start today, you can still have your student(s) stocked up and ready to head off to their first day.
Last Day for Online Specials – Father’s Day and Toy Story 3
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Over the last couple of weeks, we have covered both Father’s Day Gift Shopping and How to Get FREE Tickets to See Toy Story 3. While most readers are painfully aware of the date (and the limited time between now and the weekend), it never hurts to send a gentle reminder out to those who might just be too busy to have spent any time on either of these. Today marks the last day that you can order anything online and expect to receive it before the weekend, without paying overnight fees.
Toy Story 3 Starts Friday – Wanna See it for FREE?
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Last week I posted an article titled Manage Your Growing Disc Collection, in which I talked about physical storage of home movies, music CD’s, etc. While researching and organizing my own collection I came across my copies of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 (on Blu-Ray) and realized that I had not taken advantage of my FREE Movie Ticket offer. Realizing that the release of the latest installment of the Toy Story franchise was only days away, I immediately followed the instructions provided and, within minutes, I was printing our tickets to see Toy Story 3. As it turns out, there is more than one way to get these FREE tickets, and I want to share the details with the JumpstartMyPC.com audience.
Cancel Your Cable/Satellite and Save Money While Adding Functionality
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I am a TV junkie. The problem is not that I spend too much time watching television or that I ignore other parts of life because of it. The problem is much worse. I am also a gadget junkie and an HD snob. Yes, I am willing to admit it. If a program is available in HD, I must have it over the standard definition option. If there is a new DVR or device that allows me to watch TV and/or movies on the go, I want it. These three problems mixed together have caused my cable bill to inflate steadily over the last decade and I have grown sick and tired of the bottom line. There has to be a better way and I think I have found it.
Where Can I Find That TV Show Online? – Personal Experience
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Back in September, I wrote an article titled Where to turn when your DVR can’t keep up. At the time, I was truly excited about the opportunities presented to all of us that might want to use the web as a supplemental resource for our digital video recorders (DVR). Seven months have now flown by and we find ourselves nearing the end of the “traditional” TV season. Lost only has 5 episodes left and the discussions on which shows will be returning next season are already underway or completed. These last few weeks will be a bitter-sweet time for fans of any program as we approach the inevitable cliffhangers and finales. Unfortunately, some of our recommendations in the September article were simply bitter.
We are a 2-DVR family and both of our units were put through some serious stress-testing this season. Every so often, bad weather or a power outage caused one or both of our DVR units to miss a show, or at least a portion of it. Being the true television fans that we are, we didn’t want to miss out on important plot-lines and details, so we headed out to the world wide web, in search of the episode in question. In almost every situation, we found the solution on the web site of the television station itself. There were however a few situations that required additional searching. That’s where the fun really started.
FollowFriday – Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday, March 19th, 2010| FollowFriday : On any given Friday, thousands upon thousands (maybe even millions) of Twitter users enter the hashtag #FollowFriday (or #FF), followed by one or more “mentions.” The idea is for users to share the names of other “interesting people” that they follow and think you should too. These recommendations serve as positive comment cards for the digitally inclined.
JumpstartMyPC.com has decided to bring FollowFriday to our blog. Read on and, if you are so inclined, add these “interesting people” to your own list. |
Flexible Holiday Shopping – Deals for People Who Don’t Know What They Want
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009This week it just seems impossible to get away from the Holiday Gift shopping discussion. I finally decided this morning that I would just give in and make this week all about shopping and where to find some great deals. After all, who wouldn’t want to know where to find the best bargains on the internet.
Yesterday, we talked about comparing Black Friday ads with online deals in our article titled Stay Home on Black Friday – Get Better Deals Now! Today we will focus on a different kind of bargain shopping. In the event that you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, there are some sites that have great bargains on a range of items. By watching/checking these sites regularly you might find a unique idea for that special someone this holiday season.
Online Wish Lists – In Depth Comparison of 5 Services
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Yesterday, we detailed the use of online wish lists in organizing and sharing Christmas/holiday gift lists. The article 51 Days Until Christmas – What’s On Your Wish List was a popular one and we received some great feedback from a few of our readers, so I decided to dig deeper and reveal some additional information that might be helpful for you all.
I began testing the different online wish list services yesterday afternoon and through much of the morning. On each of the 5 sites we mentioned yesterday, I created a profile and added gifts to my list. I also took the time to search and view the lists of other users, so I could get a feel for things from both sides of the fence. All of the sites I reviewed were functional and easy-to-use, but I realized that each user might be looking for some very specific things out of a service like this. I analyzed each site and compared them to put together a list of features that I found important. Below are my findings.
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** Note that “Universal Wishlist” is the Amazon.com wish list service in this chart.
Where to turn when your DVR can’t keep up.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
It’s Thursday night and the new TV season is upon us. If you haven’t done so already, you might want to break out the remote control and get your DVR (Digital Video Recorder) prepped and ready. Oh wait, it seems as if some of your favorite shows are on at the same time. What now? Your DVR can handle 2 shows at once, but there is a 3rd. What is with these networks? Don’t they know that there are more days of the week than just Thursday?
I might be a minority here, but something tells me there are a few TV fans out there and that this scenario might have already reared its ugly head. What do you do when your DVR just can’t keep up? Well, you have several choices, but since we focus on getting the most out of your PC, let’s look there. There are several FREE, legal resources available on the internet and they have improved vastly over the last few years. Here is a rundown of some of the top choices:
