How to Listen to Podcasts on the Amazon Echo
In the T4L post about what the Amazon Echo (and Echo Dot and Amazon Tap) is and how it works, I mentioned that one of things you can do with an Echo is listen to podcasts on it. Unfortunately, since...
View ArticleStreaming Media Players and Content Around the World
A couple of years ago, I went up to Canada to visit my family. While I was there, I had the brilliant idea that I would get someone there a Roku for Christmas and create a profile for them on my own...
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 12/01/16
Today’s T3 includes tips for finding hotel rooms at the last minute, managing Apple calendar spam, and getting a great deal on HBO NOW. 1. Save on Last-Minute Hotel Reservations with Hotel Tonight App...
View ArticleRecord Streaming Videos with PlayOn
There are so many options for streaming videos now, whether you want to watch them on your computer or mobile device or Smart TV or regular TV with a streaming media player. Unfortunately, all of these...
View ArticleUsing Streaming Media Players with a Mobile Hotspot
One of the questions I get asked occasionally is whether you can use a streaming media player using a mobile phone’s hotspot feature, usually by people who don’t have access to high-speed cable or...
View ArticleLuddite Lounge Transcript: Hulu, Who Knew?
The Luddite Lounge, Episode 28: I Stream, You Stream Edition News, views, and how-tos about streaming media devices and content. You can find show notes with related links, a downloadable transcript,...
View ArticleHow to Watch Your Personal Media Collection Through a Streaming Media Player
While streaming movies and TV shows directly from the Internet is pretty common these days, a lot of people have both commercial and personal videos stored on their computers, mobile devices, and...
View ArticleLuddite Lounge Transcript: The Power of Space
The Luddite Lounge, Episode 29: Five Five Tech: The Power of Space Today’s five topics in five minutes: Maps+Uber, Streaming Personal Videos, Browser Tip, New Amazon Prime Benefits, Text Scam Alert....
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 01/19/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for YouTube videos that won’t play, a reader-recommended spam management app, and a time-limited deal on the Roku Premiere streaming media player. 1. YouTube Fix Quite a while...
View ArticleLuddite Lounge Transcript: Big Game Edition
The Luddite Lounge: Episode 31: All Things Rando: Big Game Edition You can find show notes with related links, a downloadable transcript, and the podcast recording at ludditelounge.com/episode31....
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 02/02/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for searching for Gmail messages, a blue-light reduction app, and how to watch the Big Game without cable. 1. Gmail Search Filters I learned a new piece of tech slang today:...
View ArticleTwo Deal Tuesday: 02/14/17
This is a new feature I’m trying out where once a week I’ll highlight two deals I find that I think T4L readers would find interesting. It’s possible that some of these might be one-day only, so if you...
View ArticleCBS All Access Streaming Service
CBS All Access is that network’s streaming TV service that provides access to both live programming (in select markets) and a catalog of 8,500+ on-demand shows. It stands out from its competitors’...
View ArticleTwo Deal Tuesday: 02/21/17
If you want to make sure you see these deals every week before they expire, you can subscribe to the Tech for Luddites Individual Blog Post mailings. This Week’s Featured Deals Deal 1: Limited-Time...
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 03/02/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for the navigating Amazon videos with the Roku remote, creating PDFs with live links from Word for Mac, and booking professional home services through Amazon. 1. Navigating...
View ArticleTwo Deal Tuesday: 03/07/17
If you want to make sure you see these deals every week before they expire, you can subscribe to the Tech for Luddites Individual Blog Post mailings. This Week’s Featured Deals Deal 1: Save $20 on...
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 03/09/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for restoring accidentally closed browser tabs, enjoying food art on Instagram, and getting medical emergency help from Amazon Alexa. 1. Restore closed browser tabs Firefox is...
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 03/16/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for saving on data streaming usage, MS-Word reference features, and one-day only AmazonSmile bonus. 1. Data-Free Fios Mobile App Streaming If you’re a Verizon Wireless phone...
View ArticleThree Tip Thursday: 05/04/17
Today’s T3 includes tips for using multiple streaming media players, avoiding an email scam, and deals to celebrate Star Wars Day. 1. Using the Same Streaming Provider Account on Multiple Devices...
View ArticleLuddite Lounge Transcript: We’re Back Baby!
The Luddite Lounge: Episode 32: May 9, 2017: We’re Back, Baby! You can find show notes with related links, a downloadable transcript, and the podcast recording at ludditelounge.com/episode32. You’re...
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