Geek Out: Do You Enjoy Cable and Internet Breaks?


Updated 09/05/10 6:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Do You Enjoy TV or Internet Breaks?

Last week, the cable TV and Internet in my apartment went out. They come on intermittently here and there, but for the most part, I'm stuck until the cable guy comes to fix the problem tomorrow morning. So, for nearly one full week, I've been without cable TV and Internet access at home. I'm lucky enough to live in a city where corner coffee shops and restaurants have ample (and free) wireless Read more

Reader Redux: On Quitting Cable


Updated 08/28/10 2:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Could You Give Up Cable Completely?

Last week's news that the number of cable TV subscriptions is going down — maybe for the first time ever — got me thinking. Could I ever ditch cable for good? I was surprised to find out that over half of you have already canceled your subscriptions! Here's more of what you had to say — I must admit, I'm now giving it some serious consideration! Could you ditch cable completely? "Yes, I Read more

Would You Ever Ditch Cable Completely?


Updated 08/31/10 11:46 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 21 comments

Cable TV Subscriptions Decline

There's more support for a rumored launch of a revamped Apple TV service later this year. Now more people close to the deal say that Apple is in talks to offer 99 cent TV rentals of popular shows with Fox; CBS and Disney are also rumored to be dealing with Apple. These reports come just as news surfaced that the number of new cable TV subscriptions is falling as customers presumably turn to the Read more

Rogue Satellite Threatening Cable Programming


Updated 05/11/10 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Rogue Satellite Threatening Cable Programming

An out-of-control, drifting satellite may threaten cable TV in the US later this month. Two large satellite companies have been trying to get the Galaxy 15 satellite under control since last April, saying it was probably knocked off course by a solar storm. The drifting satellite is still receiving and distributing TV signals, but if it comes too close to other television satellites, reception Read more

6 Ways Couples Can Tell They're Financially Ready to Live Together


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When Should Couples Live Together?

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Moving in together as a couple is more than deciding who gets the "good side" of the bed and finding the best spot to stash the PlayStation. Not only will you be sharing household bills and probably setting up a joint bank account, but you'll also get up close and personal with your partner's money demons for the first Read more

4 Ways to Divide and Conquer Expenses as a Couple


Updated 02/10/12 8:25 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

How to Divide Expenses as a Couple

Money tends to be a sensitive, conflict-sparking subject for couples, so deciding how to split expenses can be tricky. There are several different options for dividing payments, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Here are four of the most common methods for splitting expenses, plus the potential pros and cons of each choice: Divide all expenses 50/50. Splitting all costs in half is Read more

Get Excited Sports Fans: Super Bowl 2012 to Be Streamed Online


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Super Bowl 2012 Live Stream

Did you ditch cable TV in 2011? Don't worry about missing one of the biggest sports events of the year — the Super Bowl will be streamed online at NBCSports.com and NFL.com. Online viewers will also get the chance to see multiple camera angles and DVR-like controls in order to rewind exciting and important plays. What's more, if you have NFL Mobile from Verizon, you can stream the game on your Read more

Ingredients . . . For a Perfect Winter Wardrobe


Updated 01/20/12 7:51 PM · Posted by Lauren Conrad · 1 comment

Lauren Conrad Winter Shopping Picks 2012

We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her ingredients for Read more

Your Guide to Cable iPad Apps


Updated 06/20/11 3:20 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

iPad Cable Apps

Watching your favorite shows on your TV at home is so 2010. Thankfully, cable providers are slowly but surely allowing us to untether from our sofas and take our TV-watching on the go with a few handy iPad apps. Check out the streaming TV landscape in this guide, where all the apps are free with a paid subscription to your cable provider! Read more

Kristen Bell and Don Cheadle Talk About Their Dirty Talk on House of Lies


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House of Lies TV Show Interview at TCA

Showtime's midseason comedy House of Lies has all the elements of a bold cable series: lots of drama, foul-mouthed characters, and sex, sex, sex. The show is about the consultants of firm Galweather & Stearn, who are committed to doing whatever it takes to make their clients happy — even if that means compromising their morals. Stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, and Ben Schwartz joined Read more