Posts By: James

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Best performing robo advisors

So you have a few bucks laying around, you heard about robo advisors, and it got you thinking? In November of last year, I had the same thought so I searched for the best robo advisors, opened multiple accounts, funding the accounts and set up a competition for a month. The goal was to see which… Read more »

Cut the cord and roam online, but where do you go to watch TV?

So the high price of cable finally become too much? Or do you just like to stream your shows when you want where you? Either way, you come to the right place.  Earlier this year my son was born and my wife and I were spending a bit more time home than we had in the… Read more »

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Setting up a Robo Advisor account only takes a few moments

With the markets going up like there is no tomorrow one starts to wonder if it can keep going up.  While we don’t all have time to actively trade all day passive investing through robo-advisors has become very popular.  While comparing all the main players out there today a few really stood out. For individual companies… Read more »

TiVo hard drive going bad? Easily replace

There was a power outage early in the day but the power is back on and it is time for bed.  As I lay down the TiVo sounds like a jet engine.  Turning on the tv shows the TiVo Premiere XL is stuck at the first boot up window.  After a reboot, it starts up… Read more »

Day 29 – Apple iPad Pro (2015) 128 GB WiFi + Cellular

30 days later and everything has come in including the Apple Smart Keyboard and Pencil. Using the smart keyword was a little wonky it it works. It is not a laptop replacement in my book but the case and keyword fit quite well.  The half fold of the keyboard into the case is a little… Read more »

Day 4: Apple iPad Pro (2015) 128 GB WiFi + Cellular

Today’s focus was on typing and gestures. I am writing this post on the iPad Pro right now.  Some of the new gestures I have found: Revert back to the home screen without pressing the home button by closing five finger inward on the screen. Split view can be used by swiping from the right… Read more »

Day 3: Apple iPad Pro (2015) 128 GB WiFi + Cellular

This day was more of a media experiment.  Watching netflix on the pro is a really nice experience.  The screen is quite large for a hand held device and the screen looks really sharp.  It was dark out so there was no reflection on the glossy screen. The movie started quickly on Netflix and moved… Read more »

Day 2: Apple iPad Pro (2015) 128 GB WiFi + Cellular

Day 2 and the device is still as I would expect it.  Reading in bed is a little heavy but on the couch is a little better. I really like the bigger screen but it is a little heavy and can be big. For comparison below are some pictures to compare: The iPhone 6 pales… Read more »

Day 1: Apple iPad Pro (2015) 128 GB WiFi + Cellular

The Apple “iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – Space Gray” has arrived and here are my impressions.  For a little background this is my first iPad and first new Apple product.  Normally I stick with Nexus and Android devices due to the apps and flexibility. The first impressions of the packaging seemed pretty standard, nothing… Read more »