Google released its 2019 year in search results this week. Among the most-searched terms include “Avengers: Endgame,” the iPhone 11, and “The Mandalorian.”
Category: Tech
Streaming service review: ESPN+
A review of ESPN+, Disney’s streaming service for casual fans of sports ranging from college sports and NHL hockey to out-of-market MLS soccer games.
Streaming service review: Disney+
A review of the new Disney+ streaming service, after I’ve tried it out for awhile. How does it compare to established services like Netflix?
What does the future of Netflix look like?
While Netflix dominated (and defined) streaming in the 2010s, the future for the popular streaming service has more uncertainty.
Blog status update (November 2019): Pinterest and Patreon return
In the latest blog news, I’ve brought back two older items: Pinterest (the social network) and Patreon (the crowdfunding site).
Favorite sources of free photos
A look at what sources I use for free stock photos for my blog, including Creative Commons licensed and public domain images.
Twitter to stop carrying political ads
Twitter has announced plans to ban all political advertising from its social network. But will this have any major impact, especially compared to Facebook?
Pew survey shows US digital literacy needs improvement
A Pew Research Center survey shows that the American public’s digital literacy skills could use improvements in areas such as net neutrality.
Recommended Facebook alternatives (and why replacing it’s hard)
Once again, there’s calls by some to give up on Facebook. I explain why there’s no real Facebook rival, but offer some alternatives to the social network.
My Twitter basic usage tips
A collection of my basic tips and recommendations for using Twitter, including lists, the merits of Tweetdeck, and blocking trolls.