"Cutting the cord" refers to choosing not to pay for cable or satellite television. In my situation, by subscribing monthly to DISH, I would be paying $73.99 per month for the "America's Top 120" package. With the additional taxes and charges that are added, my total monthly cost would be $80.00. That is $960.00 for a year. I use the HomeWorx Digital TV Flat Antenna for FREE Digital reception on your television. The cost is $9.99 and is commonly on...Click for full post
The End of Support for Windows XP
[caption id="attachment_1484" align="aligncenter" width="680"] The End of Support for Windows XP[/caption] The end of support for Windows XP is here. According to Microsoft, you have two options. There is really only one viable option (assuming you want a Windows PC). Buy a new or refurbished PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8. Dell often will have specials for new desktops for $300.00 or under. (which will include the operating system) Sample DELL PC to buy Most new PC's have Windows 8.1 installed....Click for full post
Steelers Draft 2014
Steelers Draft History The Steelers Draft for 2014 is of paramount importance to them. After two lackluster seasons with a record of 8-8, the Steelers need to re-equip in order to make the playoffs in 2014. The stars are aging, however, they should be just fine for the short term. A few rookies stepped up last year and will be needed again this year. My advice for this year: the offense needs to be less BEN-centric and the defense needs...Click for full post
Update your Internet Browser Security
[caption id="attachment_1456" align="alignnone" width="568"] Update your Internet Browser Security[/caption] Microsoft appears to be losing the Public Relations battle on security perception in the browser wars. If you Google "Internet Explorer Security" you are greeted with a plethora of very negative articles about Microsoft's decades old product. But what about the other top browsers, Firefox and Chrome. How do they fare in security? Firefox Firefox is still the least secure web browser Mozilla Redesigns Firefox Browser, Fixes Security Vulnerabilities Chrome Google defends...Click for full post
Windows Start Menu is coming back!
[caption id="attachment_1479" align="alignleft" width="350"] Windows Start Menu is coming back![/caption] Microsoft, recognizing the disappointing truth that iOS and Android aren’t going to being chivalrous and slow down while it fixes Windows 8, is planning to speed up its release cadence yet again. The original plan was to push out a large update every 12 months, rather than releasing a whole new operating system every three years. Now, however, it seems the next major update will arrive as soon as August...Click for full post
Franklin Regional Victim Support Page
[caption id="attachment_1460" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Franklin Regional Victim Support Page[/caption] Link to Facebook page - Franklin Regional Victim Support Page As many of you are aware our Classmate Janet Heilman Boger’s son Jared was one of the severely injured students at the terrible tragedy that happened at our Alma Mater on April 9th. The FRHS Class of 1979 has sent a donation to the “We are FR “ account that has been set up by school board officials. Also a monetary gift...Click for full post