As Stop the Cap! reports, Netflix is now enforcing something that has long been part of their Terms of Service agreement: Some membership plans allow you to watch simultaneously on more than one personal computer or Netflix ready device at the same time. If you are on the 1 disc out at-a-time plan [or stream-only plan], you may watch only one device at a time. If you are on the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Hardwired – Cat6 Networking My House
For some reason, Summer always translates into big projects around the house for me. Last year's involved putting a new roof on the house. This year, the project was far less work in the heat and much cheaper. Being tech-inclined, I've always expected to have my house hardwired with network jacks in places where they would be useful. Wireless wasn't really cutting it for range, … [Read more...]
Netflix Launch In Brazil Today Kicks Off Expansion Throughout Latin America
Not taking Labor Day off, Netflix announced today that they are launching their Instant Streaming service today in Brazil and throughout Latin America over the next week. This expansion includes 43 different countries and territories to be added to Netflix customer base by September 12th. Netflix first announced their plans to expand to Latin America in early July. By … [Read more...]
To Easily Share Your Google+ Profile, Use URL Shortener gplus.to
Google+ has reached 10 million profiles and is expected to reach 20 million by the end of next week. With all of these new accounts being created so quickly, people want to share their profiles with their friends or publicly to simplify getting connected. The URL for your profile in G+ is not pretty. Gplus.to provides a URL shortener that provides you with a vanity shortened … [Read more...]
Animated Music Video Google Doodle Honors Freddie Mercury
On September 5th, Google is celebrating the birthday of musician, singer, and songwriter Freddie Mercury. To celebrate his 65th birthday, the Google Doodle over the Google Search box is an animated music video featuring the song Don't Stop Me Now. You can check Google.com on September 5th or jump ahead a few time zones by checking it out … [Read more...]