Author Archives: Tom Long

TeamViewer 7

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Tom Long

Looks like my “friends” at Teamviewer are upgrading their software. For years, I provided my family with computer support over the phone. And, then, one day (drum roll please) TeamViewer waltzed in and said, “Why don’t we just let you … Continue reading →

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Back to Cable

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tom Long

Occasionally in life one has to tuck one’s tail between one’s legs and go skulking back.  Saturday it was my day to do just that.  In humiliation, I confess that I am no longer a cord-cutter.  Why? Not because I … Continue reading →

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Google TV 3.1

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Tom Long

I might have been the last guy to get the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update to his Sony Google TV. When I got home from work last night, my TV announced that an update was available and I jumped on that. … Continue reading →

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GTV+PS3=Sweet

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tom Long

Moved the PS3 down to the family room last night. I’m streaming TV shows recorded on the HTPC through the PS3 to my new Google TV. I accidentally hit a button on the GTV remote and, behold, the PS3 was … Continue reading →

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Google TV

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tom Long

How good does it really need to be? I’ve read a lot of criticism of Google TV. Leo LaPorte and Gina Trapani got it when it was new but never used it. My Google TV hasn’t updated to the new … Continue reading →

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