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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Reader Marie left a comment in a post asking us to help her find the tech needed for her to stream movies and shows on her TV. She writes:
Hi Yazmin,
I look forward to reading your blog every day. I’ve learned and have saved so much from your articles.
I was wondering if you or any of your readers know what technology is available to watch TV via the internet.
Cable &/or satellite costs account for amongst the highest of our household expenses. My cable bill increases $3-5 dollars every 4-6 months!
I have heard there is a box you could purchase (for a one time fee) to plug your TV into enabling your TV to pick up shows via the internet.
If you or any of your readers know about this service & how to set it up or any other TV technology to save me money I would be so thankful.
Internet TV at home is a DIY reality!
I’m hearing a lot about services that, for a fee, let you play computer videos, like Hulu and YouTube, on your TV. Is this a necessary expense? How hard is it to do yourself? I talked to Shawn DuBravac, a head honcho at the Consumer Electronic Association, and learned that, for many TVs, you can buy a cable for about $45 that will eliminate the need for a pricey service. This interview has been edited and condensed.
How hard is it to stream videos from your computer to your TV? If you want to play YouTube videos on a television, you have to have some type of computer object connected to that television: a browser in essence.
What is an Internet TV? About 20% of televisions are Internet-enabled. If you have one of those televisions you really don’t need to do anything.
What about a non-Internet TV that has an HDMI input? If you have an HDMI port, then all you have to do is
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I have never been one of those persons who wakes up at the crack of dawn to hit the malls on Black Friday. Every year, my aversion to large crowds trumps my need to save money. I can’t bear standing in line for hours just to save a few bucks. So what’s a frugal hermit like me do to – score on Cyber Monday.
No elbow-jabbing, or push-and-shove drama like on Black Friday. On Cyber Monday, I shop in my jammies from the comfort of my home. Here are my best four tips to help you score big and have a pleasant experience. (more…)
Computers are wonderful things when they work. When they don’t, the world comes crashing down. A lot of crashes are because of bugs. We’ve innocently downloaded malicious software, spy ware, or other nasty files onto our machine. Then minutes, days, or months later we realize our mistake and the pain kicks in.
If you don’t have anti-virus software, or aren’t happy with yours, check out the AVG Free anti-virus program. They also have an AVG LinkScanner for Mac. The free software has free 24/7 technical support, the capability to make sure your downloads are safe and it can detect rootkits hidden deep inside your operating system.
The Pro version of the AVG software is $35 or free when you buy a product through one of their partner sponsors. The idea is you buy something you want, like a Netflix subscription or a pair of Gap jeans, then get the software for free.
Want to know more? Virus expert Steve Armstrong, who is not affiliated with AVG, talks about how the mean people who write virus’ are getting more clever and better at spreading bugs. Armstrong says going forward there are going to be more virus’ aimed at collecting sensitive data (like your credit card number) through social media sites.
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My frugal friends at Savings.com shared these coupons.
Get $20 off $100 or more at HP. Expires April 30, 2010.
Get 20% off entire order at The Limited. Expires July 21, 2010.
Get 20% off $50 or more at Harry & David. Expires April 5, 2010.
Get 10% off at Modcloth. Unknown expiration date.
Get $5 off at TOMS Shoes. Unknown expiration date.
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Shop through Cashbaq.com and get automatic cash rebates on top of some amazing Cyber Monday sales. Never used an automatic rebate site? Read how they work in this earlier post.
Canvas People ($6 cash back) : Free 8×10 canvas portrait of your favorite photo. Just pay $14.95 for S/H.
Year-long subscription to Southern Living (25% cash back) : Only $5! Expires 12/1.
BOGO and Free S/H on ScoopFree Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes (5% cash back) : Buy one for a gift and get one for yourself for Free! Expires 11/30.
eBags (8% cash back) : 25% off any item. Expires 11/30.
Real Simple Magazine Subscription (25% cash back) : Only $5! Expires 12/1.
Macy’s (3% cash back) : Extra 25% off clearance items and Free shipping on $75 or more with code CYBER. Expires 11/30.
Overstock.com (5% cash back) : Storewide Free shipping and big markdowns on jewelry, watches, household goods, toys and more! Expires 11/30.
New York & Company (5% cash back) : 50% off everything and Free shipping on any order with code 4136. Expires 11/30.
Dancing Deer Baking Co. (5% cash back) : 25% off all of their yummy cookies, brownies, cakes and gift baskets with code SAVE25. Expires 11/30.
Aeropostale (3% cash back) : 50-70% off storewide. Free shipping on $75 or more. Expires 11/30.
Yves Rocher (10% cash back) : 20% off any order with code DISCOUNT20. Over 100 gifts and stocking stuffers starting at just $1! Expires 12/2.
Plus…
Liz Claiborne – 50% off & Free S/H on everything (2% cash back)
Betsey Johnson – 40% off everything (4% cash back)
Ann Taylor – 40% off everything (3% cash back)
eDressMe – 30% off everything (5% cash back)
Lucky Brand Jeans – 30% off everything (3% cash back)
Arden B – 30% off everything (3% cash back)
Ann Taylor Loft – 30% off everything (3% cash back)
Chinese Laundry – 25% off everything (10% cash back)
Famous Footwear – 20% off and Free shipping (10% cash back)
Cost Plus World Market – 20% off everything (3% cash back)
