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I'm a cord cutter.
What services do you use?
Netflix
Youtube
Amazon Instant Video
Crackle
And some others.
Commented Jul 12, 2012 on Have You Cut the Cord? Dropped Dish? Gone Streaming-Only? at Hacking NetFlix
Have You Cut the Cord? Dropped Dish? Gone Streaming-Only?
Tech Bargains surveyed readeers and almost 30% have cut cable TV. Among the results of the survey: What services do you use? 74% Netflix 61% Youtube 47% Amazon Instant Video 23% iTunes 22% Hulu Plus 18% Torrents 14% Other 8% VUDU 4% Blockbuster I love infographics, and here's part of the Tec...
Actually you can lock a whole Netflix account down to certain ratings. You don't need a "just for kids interface." But you would have to either have 2 Netflix accounts (like us) or constantly switch it back and forth for those times that you want to watch Breaking Bad. :)
Commented Jul 12, 2012 on Time Magazine on Using Netflix as a Babysitter at Hacking NetFlix
Time Magazine on Using Netflix as a Babysitter
Time Magazine on why parents like to use Netflix as a babysitter instead of commercial TV. Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Todd Juenger conducted focus groups interviewing 16 mothers about when and how they allowed their children to watch television. In a report, he found that “content control, co...
All the time. My son has a Roku in his room and we have it linked to a separate Netflix account that only allows kids content. Clicking on anything else won't play. Additionally, I set it up so the grid pretty much only shows kid-friendly stuff.
Even with that, my son asks us if a new show is a kid show.
I feel no guilt about it.
Commented Jul 12, 2012 on Time Magazine on Using Netflix as a Babysitter at Hacking NetFlix
Time Magazine on Using Netflix as a Babysitter
Time Magazine on why parents like to use Netflix as a babysitter instead of commercial TV. Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Todd Juenger conducted focus groups interviewing 16 mothers about when and how they allowed their children to watch television. In a report, he found that “content control, co...
I don't like DRM on digital products I purchase -- but honestly, I have no problem with it when used with services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. These are subscription services.
Commented Feb 25, 2012 on Controversial HTML DRM Scheme Sponsored by Google, Microsoft & Netflix at Hacking NetFlix
Controversial HTML DRM Scheme Sponsored by Google, Microsoft & Netflix
ArsTechnica reports that a controversial DRM scheme proposed by Google, Microsoft & Netflix is getting criticism. A new Web standard proposal authored by Google, Microsoft, and Netflix seeks to bring copy protection mechanisms to the Web. The Encrypted Media Extensions draft defines a framework...
The third, obviously. I currently use the 2nd option so that the Roku in my son's room can be restricted to only kids shows (parental controls are set on that account). But I'd certainly prefer to save the $8/mo if I could.
Commented Jan 14, 2012 on Netflix Working on Ways to Share Streaming Accounts at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Working on Ways to Share Streaming Accounts
Netflix's Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt told TechRadar at the U.K. launch that Netflix s working on ways for customers to share a Netflix streaming account. Those wacky 'foreign' comedies just slay meBut if you're sharing an account with the rest of your household, these could become diluted ...
I'm no expert, but it seems that Netflix was trying to lose the hybrid users. The mail business was costing them too much money. I switched from hybrid to streaming only. I'm actually a happier Netflix customer today than I was before they raised prices. Why? I wasn't really using the DVD service I was paying for and they've added a ton of great content lately.
Commented Dec 3, 2011 on Do You Think Netflix is 'Broken?' at Hacking NetFlix
Do You Think Netflix is 'Broken?'
CNet cites analyst Michael Pachter who thinks that Netflix is 'broken.' "It is clear that a price increase was necessary, and equally clear in hindsight that a 60 percent increase on the hybrid customer was too much," Pachter wrote to investors. "While we think that the company would have seen ...
While I agree that Netflix should offer this for free.. $5.00 a YEAR is a pretty good deal for an enhancement to Netflix that Netflix, quite frankly, may never offer.
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on MultiQs Hack Enables Multiple Netflix Queues at Hacking NetFlix
MultiQs Hack Enables Multiple Netflix Queues
MultiQs is an interesting hack that enables you to setup multiple queues from one account for $5 per year. Netflix has said they're working on new ways to share Netflix accounts and have hired engineers to work on a UI for kids, but until then MultiQs might be something to try (they offer a free...
Stupid. The environment is worth caring about. But driving jobs out of your town is just plain dumb. It's not like Netflix is refining oil or manufacturing insect spray.
Commented Sep 17, 2011 on Los Gatos Citizen Group Sues Town Over New Netflix HQ Building Project at Hacking NetFlix
Los Gatos Citizen Group Sues Town Over New Netflix HQ Building Project
The San Jose Mercury News reports that the Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible Development have filed a lawsuit against the town hoping to block the new Netflix HQ building. According to attorney Rachel Mansfield-Howlett, who is representing the citizens' group, the suit challenges the town's co...
Let's See:
PC
3 Rokus
2 Android Phones
1 BD Player
1 iPod Touch
So 8 including my PC.
only 4 are connected to a TV though.
Commented Jun 11, 2011 on How Many Netflix Streaming Devices Do You Own? at Hacking NetFlix
How Many Netflix Streaming Devices Do You Own?
Netflix recently disclosed that there are more than 400 Netflix-ready devices, and Dan Rayburn from the Business of Online Video thinks the average family has about 10 Netflix-enabled devices. So it's great to see that Netflix has removed the limit of five streaming devices and now allows cust...
Why was my comment deleted?
[I didn't delete any comments. Not sure what happened. - Mike]
Commented May 29, 2011 on Anyone Having Netflix streaming Device Activation Problems? at Hacking NetFlix
Anyone Having Netflix streaming Device Activation Problems?
Reader Matt writes, "My Roku, while in Netflix, lost its activation. I am hardwired into my network. I have tried multiple times now to activate and either I cannot get a code, or the code won't take or it says it takes on the computer, but never activates on the Roku. Are others having this pro...
I was actually part of the beta for the update and I've never had a problem (unless it was Netflix itself). My Roku Netflix works great.
Commented Jul 16, 2010 on How Do You Like the Roku Netflix Channel Update? at Hacking NetFlix
How Do You Like the Roku Netflix Channel Update?
In late May Roku released a major update to the Netflix Channel for the Roku Player, offering search and the ability to scroll through genres to find movies and TV shows. I like the search feature, 4-way scrolling, and the ability just display the queue so my kids won't accidentally find a movie...
I think the NT book I'm least familiar with is Revelation. It's always been a bit intimidating to me. So I think that's the book I'd most like to know more in depth.
Commented Jul 14, 2010 on Giveaway: A Shorter Introduction to the New Testament at Koinonia
Giveaway: A Shorter Introduction to the New Testament
We're giving away 5 copies of Introducing the New Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message. This new abridgement of the classic textbook by D.A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo is perfect for personal study, Bible studies, and small groups. (Learn more below) HOW TO ENTER Leave a comme...
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