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- The Giz team has whipped up a Best Of list for Windows 7 — Gizmodo
- Facebook has just launched a new hub called "Peace on Facebook" — CNET
- Netflix is already testing streaming on the Nintendo Wii — Engadget
- Jerry Seinfeld, who was featured in Microsoft ads, has been spotted with a Mac! — CrunchGear
- Google is starting to block some calls which use Google Voice to satisfy the FCC — The Washington Post
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- The Palm Pixi will be making its way to Sprint stores on Nov. 15 for $100 — CrunchGear
- Starting later this year, Netflix will start streaming movies on the PS3 — Gizmodo
- eBay's CEO says that shoppers have already spent around $400 million by using the company's free iPhone app — TechCrunch
- Spooky! Here are 15 of the scariest ghost videos from around the web — Switched
- 8 reasons why you can finally love eReaders — The Silicon Alley Insider
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Do You Ever Send Back Unwatched Netflix Discs?
Sorry Netflix discs: when the weather's nice, it's just hard to sit down and watch a movie.
Even though I'm having fun, my poor discs are left languishing — and whereas I used to just let the discs lie around unwatched, now I have started sending the unwatched discs back. Rather than rack up entertainment debt, I just resign myself to seeing the movie at another, more convenient time, so I can get something more compelling to watch.
Geek Tip: Use InstantWatcher to Find Netflix Instant Content
Using Netflix's Instant Watch? Then you may be as frustrated as I am trying to find movies and shows to add. I do a little dance if I already have a movie in mind, and when I go to add it to my queue, the little red "Add" button (meaning it can be added to the instant queue) is there.
Would You Keep Using Netflix If It Was Owned by Amazon?
I know it's kind of silly, but I've always been proud to be a Netflix subscriber, because I felt like I was supporting a local company. The San Francisco-based company has gotten huge, but its roots are in the Bay Area, where I am — and I like to think of it as a hometown company, a local affair that triumphed over the Goliath of BlockBuster.
That little local-biz-makes-good fantasy could be coming to a close, though, as rumors are swirling that Amazon could be taking over the mailed movie service.
Daily Tech: Man Claims to Have Sent Longest Tweet Ever
- Forget the 140-character limit! Man claims to have written the longest tweet ever (247 characters) — Switched
- The rumor mill says an Apple Touchscreen Netbook might launch in October for $800 — Mac Rumors
- Office 2010's free web versions take on Google Docs — PC Magazine
- Girl falls into a manhole while texting and her parents sue — Wired
- You can buy pro camera gear on a student budget — Lifehacker
- Closer look at the LG HDTVs that instantly stream Netflix — Unplggd
Netflix Has Begun Processing Discs on Saturdays
It's a dance: To maximize your Netflix account, you know you have got to get that movie in the mail on Thursday, so it'll be processed on Friday and you can get a movie on Saturday. . .
8 Helpful Netflix Tips and Tricks
I can't help but feel sorry for those that haven't been exposed to the wonderful world of Netflix — the convenience, the price, and the excitement of getting one of those little red envelopes in your mailbox. I'm totally a Netflix junkie, and because of my obsession, I've picked up some useful tips that I wanted to share with you!
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Buy Mom a TiVo and She'll Get Six Months of Free Netflix
Now that I've equipped you with all the tools you need when shopping for your tech savvy mama, I have to make sure I keep you abreast of all the tech deals and promotions happening this week as well!
Just in time for Mother's Day (and continuing on for the rest of the month), whenever you buy a TiVo, you will also receive six months free of Netflix! Considering basic plans run from $5 to $17 (the most popular plan being the $14 a month, 2 DVDs out at a time), mom can save around $84, and watch all her favorite movies over and over again.
Geek Tip: Put Netflix on Hold For Travel or Budget
Whether you've lost your job or are just trying to be more conservative because of the recession, everyone could use little tips for saving money.
Did you know that you can put your Netflix account on hold if you need to? Maybe things are crazy but you don't want to outright cancel, or maybe you're planning a trip and don't want to waste the money.
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