System Notes 09/08/2012

It's been a few months since I have been able to post. I've been busy with work and life and enjoying the summer weather. So now that school is back in and things have more a routine to them I can get back to updating this blog.

I'll list the overall system changes that have been occurring. The largest happened today and was driven by receiving a $260 cable TV and internet bill. (We will be cutting the cord once again!) I will post some follow up items over the course of the next week.

Here's a preview of posts to come:

1. Purchased a TiVo Premiere to replace a Comcast Motorola DVR. - I will be subscribing to Hulu Plus, and Netflix. I am already an Amazon Prime member so Amazon Instant Video will included too.

• Also purchase a TiVo Network Adapter for testing on streaming via Wi-Fi.
• Also purchased an RCA indoor antenna to test reception of OTA with indoor antenna.

2. Purchased car charger and cables for Kindle Fire, iPod, and Samsung phone. Worked great charging one or two devices.

3. Pre-ordered the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch Wi-Fi version. This will be released on 11/20/2012.

4. Built a USB Drive Utility for running clean up processes on other computers. Using free applications on the internet and some Basic coding I was able to build a cool little gadget to help others.

5. Gadgets and toys that are wearing out and will need to be replaced soon:

• Logitech Harmony 880 remote
• Computer case fans (due to excessive running of Bonic research projects.)
• Potential large year end purchases: New TV, Apple iPad

6. Running firmware updates on gadgets that require firmware maintenance. Has not been done in about 3 months or since Firmware Update Saturday post.

That about covers it for now. I'll post later.