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    tvOS and the Need for Internet Speed

    October 27th, 2015

    Just the other day, I read an article about a new feature in iOS 9 known as App Thinning. It’s basic function is to limit the resources of an app to what’s needed on your device. So your iPhone 6s will download a slightly different version of an app than your iPad Air 2. The latter […]


    More About the Cord-Cutting Scam

    July 8th, 2015

    As some of you know, I’ve been a customer of cable TV since the 1970s. Yes, the 1970s (cable actually dates back to 1940), when it was all about delivering decent signals from far-away stations in small towns. Things didn’t begin to change until the FCC mandated that cable systems deliver original programming. In fact, […]


    Apple TV on the Surge? Hold On!

    June 5th, 2015

    Before I get started, let me say that I have no idea whatever whether Apple will introduce a new Apple TV set-top box next week? The invitation to the WWDC implies they will based on the illustration, but published reports say it’s not yet ready. Meantime, if you can’t wait, the 2012 model, at $69, […]


    The Cord-Cutters Dilemma: Still Missing the Obvious

    March 19th, 2015

    It’s a sure thing that, whenever Apple is mentioned, it’s apt to start a media frenzy. So in the wake of renewed reports that Apple is trying to finalize deals with the entertainment companies ahead of launching a TV subscription service, the subject of streaming TV has gotten lots of play. Unfortunately, key issues confronting cord-cutters are […]