If you live in the country then you are unlikely to have cable and even DSL is not available more than a few miles from the local exchange. Satellite broadband is then your only realistic broadband option. Rural dwellers are the last people to be connected to anything. I count myself lucky that I have… Continue reading Satellite Broadband – The Answer To Your Prayers?
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The Pros and Cons of FTA Satellite TV
There is no denying that people are talking about FTA satellite TV, the alternative to traditional cable television. The reviews are outstanding as more and more people are subscribing and enjoying free monthly access to thousands of channels. In the debate of whether or not to use this service, there are a few advantages and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of FTA Satellite TV
Netflix: Technology Fueled By Wireless Internet
These days wireless internet is less of a luxury and more of a necessity when it comes to experiencing the latest technology. Many different programs are available only if you have a high speed internet connection available at your home. One of the fastest growing products today, Netflix, requires a high speed internet access to… Continue reading Netflix: Technology Fueled By Wireless Internet
The History Of GPS Navigation From 1968 To Present Day
In 1968, the Pentagon came up with a system of geographical location which consisted of a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth. They were able to provide the position of a point on the planet in real time on 24/7 basis. The system was called NAVSTAR-GPS initially and was further enhanced in 1973 by the US… Continue reading The History Of GPS Navigation From 1968 To Present Day
Google Maps: Making the World Smaller and More Accessible
During the days of exploration in the 15th century up to the 18th century, navigators have to rely on juvenile maps, compass, and the stars. Mapping out their journey is a herculean task and most of the time, finding their way back is even tougher. Thousands of lives are lost in the hopes of creating… Continue reading Google Maps: Making the World Smaller and More Accessible
Newspapers, Facebook And Satellites: Changing The Way You Get Your News
When was the last time you read a newspaper? Not your dad’s newspaper or one someone else at work threw away, but when was the last time you had a newspaper delivered to your home and you sat down and read it? Chances are if you did have a newspaper subscription you’ve cancelled it, and… Continue reading Newspapers, Facebook And Satellites: Changing The Way You Get Your News
27 Million Homes Have Their TVs Connected Online
In the past decade, technology has made leaps and bounds. Imagine 2002 and how limited we were to what our tech gadgets would allow us to do. Now our gadgets have evolved in ways that more closely relate to the tasks we want to accomplish, the entertainment we enjoy, and how we imagine our future… Continue reading 27 Million Homes Have Their TVs Connected Online
Compare Digital Packages And Find A Great Deal
If you are anything like me then you will no doubt be sat on your sofa in the evening wondering what on earth happened to television. For years I have refrained from buying into satellite television but in the end I had to succumb and compare satellite digital TV with some of the other leading… Continue reading Compare Digital Packages And Find A Great Deal
Help With Satellite, Cable And Terrestrial TV Choices
Recently I have moved into my own apartment for the first time. It feels so good to be out on my own at last and sampling the big wide world on my own two feet. Sorting out the flat has been a massive job, call me naive but I never thought about all those companies… Continue reading Help With Satellite, Cable And Terrestrial TV Choices
Is The Traditional Sat Nav Dead?
I’ve owned my trusty TomTom since 2004 and it has certainly saved me from getting lost on more than one occasion. When joining my friends on a bit of a road trip not so long ago, I noticed that instead of reaching for a sat nav, my friend slotted his mobile phone into a docking… Continue reading Is The Traditional Sat Nav Dead?