Jess Hutton
Jess Hutton loves to research, and she loves playing with apps, gadgets, and food. When she's not face-to-face with a screen, she and her husband take their two dogs out for hikes and ice cream.
What Happened to Boxee TV?
by Jess Hutton | Jun 25, 2014 | Uncategorized | 1
Ever heard of Boxee TV? If so, you may remember its brief claim to fame in the video streaming market. And if not, you’re not alone. Although Boxee did see some success in its heyday, that success was short-lived. The company ran privately for six years and then was bought out by Samsung. What is […]
Read moreBreaking Down Chromecast and How It All Works
by Jess Hutton | Jun 20, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
Google’s Chromecast takes a different approach to the video streaming craze that has hit in the past decade. More people are utilizing streaming services, so companies are looking to capitalize on this growing trend. Google, not to be outdone, released its answer to streaming set-top boxes: a thumb-sized, “over-the-top” option called Chromecast. How Does Chromecast […]
Read moreWhat is Roku?
by Jess Hutton | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
What is Roku? The Roku streaming player is an open source platform available to developers and content providers alike. It offers more than 1,200 channels of entertainment ranging from movies and television shows, a world of professional and amateur sports, outdoors and fitness programs, religious and spirituality offerings, and tons of family and children’s entertainment, […]
Read morePrepaid Wireless Internet
by Jess Hutton | Feb 6, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
Having wireless Internet at home is a blessing – especially if you’re the type of person that’s online a lot. But there’s always a chance that even though you need (or maybe just want) wireless Internet, you hate the idea of paying the setup fees and committing to a monthly payment. While there are usually […]
Read moreTV Wall Mount – Everything You Will Need
by Jess Hutton | Feb 5, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
If you’re looking to free up space in your home with a little more table or floor space, then a TV wall mount is probably just what you’re looking for. Typically, a wall mount kit will come with two mounting arms that attach to the back of your TV and a bracket plate that attaches […]
Read moreCheap Cable TV
by Jess Hutton | | TV FAQs | 0
Cable TV is no longer a luxury as much as it is a necessity. Who doesn’t want to keep up with the Kardashians, or watch zombies roaming the Georgia hillsides in “The Walking Dead” or see what kind of terror and misery is waiting inside a “Hoarders” house? The only problem is that if you’re [...]
Read moreHow to Repair a Plasma TV
by Jess Hutton | Jan 23, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
As technology gets more advanced, repairs become trickier. It’s no longer Dad or Granddad taking the TV apart on his workbench. Now there are plasma screens, LCD displays, and LED set-ups, high-definition everything, and enhanced sound systems. So what do you do when your plasma TV breaks? The first step is to check all your […]
Read moreDo I Need Wireless Internet?
by Jess Hutton | Jan 20, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
Wireless Internet allows you to move freely through your home while checking all of your favorite websites from any device that’s wireless compatible. If that sounds like something you’d like to do, then yes, you absolutely need wireless Internet. Generally, your Internet provider will also supply you with a modem (for a small monthly rental […]
Read moreWhat is Basic Cable and How Do I Get It?
by Jess Hutton | | TV FAQs | 0
Basic cable is the most affordable cable TV package for viewers – due to a must-carry rule set by the government, all cable TV companies must provide local broadcast channels for a lower rate than their other premium channels. Usually, basic cable includes national broadcast channels, like ABC, CBS, The CW, and PBS. Several of […]
Read moreDSL vs. Cable Internet
by Jess Hutton | Jan 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0
Anything is better than dial-up, right? When you’re searching for the best Internet service, there are really only two things that you need to look for: speed and price. You want the pages to load as soon as you hit ‘enter,’ you want your downloads ready to go as soon as possible, and you want […]
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