Resource Links
Cord Cutting
- Digital TV Reception Maps (FCC)
- ATSC 3.0 Next Gen TV
- How to port your landline number to Google Voice
- Internet
- Home Internet Service from T-Mobile
- Starlink ~ Satellite internet service
- Starry Internet ~ The Internet Service Provider You’ll Love
- Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) – Wikipedia
- Crackle ~ Watch Hollywood movies for free-uncut and unedited
- Amazon Freevee ~ Stream hit TV shows & movies for free
- Internet Archive ~ Movies : Free Movies : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming
- LocalBTV ~ Free Local TV with dvr
- Plex ~ Stream Movies Free Online | Free TV and Movies
- Pluto TV American streaming service owned by Viacom
- Sports TV ~ Home for the ultimate sports and competition junkie. Stream hundreds of hours of games, analysis, recaps, highlights and more across our free channel lineup.
- Stirr Ad-supported streaming service owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group
- The Roku Channel ~ Watch Movies, TV Shows & Live News Online
- Tubi TV ~ Watch free movies and TV shows online in HD on any device
- Xumo Over-the-top content service provider with free content paid for by ads
- Cable TV Streaming Alternatives
- DirecTV Stream ~ Stream Anytime From Anywhere. The Future of Entertainment Is Here. Watch Live And On-Demand TV & Record Your Favorites! 500 Hours Of Cloud DVR.
- Frndly TV ~ 30+ Live TV Channels | Hallmark Channel, A&E, The HISTORY Channel and More
- Fubo TV Focuses primarily on live sports, including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer, plus news, network television series and movies
- Hulu U.S. based subscription video on demand service fully controlled and majority-owned by Walt Disney
- Philo ~ Live & on-demand TV. 60+ channels. Unlimited DVR. No contract.
- SlingTV ~ Customize your channel lineup and watch TV online with no setup, hidden fees or long-term contracts.
- Vidgo ~ Simple, affordable, and portable way to watch TV. It’s a TV app, designed here in the USA by engineers who love to watch TV in the most efficient way, on the go and in high resolution.
- YouTube TV 70+ Channels Stream Live TV From Home
Freeware & Webware
- LibreOffice ~ Embeds several applications that make it the most powerful Free & Open Source Office suite on the market
- LibreOffice – Microsoft Store Apps
- Libreoffice Templates & Extensions
- Creative Commons Clipart Gallery for Open/Libre Office
- Apache OpenOffice | Open Office Templates
- PortableApps Suite ~ Collection of portable apps, including the integrated menu and backup utility along with a set of custom icons, an auto-play configuration, folders and a quick start shortcut. Just drop it on your portable device and you’re ready to go.
- PortableApps Suite (Lite Edition)
- Blogger (Create a blog)
- Google Sites – Sites Help | Start a new Google site
- WordPress.com | WordPress.org (Create a blog)
- Active@ Kill Disk ~ Hard Drive Eraser
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC ~ Create, edit, sign and review documents
- Advanced SystemCare Free ~ Protect, repair, optimize, and clean your computer in one click
- Audacity audio editor
- AVG Anti-Virus
- Balabolka ~ Convert text into a WAV, MP3, OGG, or WMA audio file
- CCleaner ~ Registry and junk-clearing utility for keeping your system clean and optimized
- Chrome Web Browser
- Chrome extensions
- + Flip It
- Adblock Plus
- Adobe Acrobat
- Audacity Audio editor online
- Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer (by Google)
- Evernote Web Clipper
- Gimp online – image editor and paint tool
- Google Docs | Drawings | Keep | Sheets | Slides | Voice
- Inkscape ~ Editor for draws and graphics
- Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides
- Save to Google Drive
- Screencastify ~ Screen Video Recorder
- Send to Kindle for Google Chrome
- Skype ~ Free IM & video calls
- Sumo Paint
- The Camelizer ~ Easily view historical pricing data
- Video editor ~ OpenShot online
- Create Windows 10 installation media | Start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10
- Easeus Partition Manager
- eM Client ~ Manage your e-mails, calendars, and contacts and sync with Gmail, Outlook.com or any other service
- Evernote ~ Workspace that syncs between all of your devices. Work everywhere and stay productive
- FontRiver ~ Free Downloadable fonts and dingbats for Windows and Mac
- FotoSketcher ~ Automatically turn digital images into work of art
- HyperCam ~ Captures the action and sound from any part of Windows desktop and saves it to standard AVI movie files
- KompoZer ~ Web page software
- Magical Jelly Bean ~ Keyfinder utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows
- Malwarebytes ~ Anti-Malware
- Microsoft Edge Browser
- Mozilla Firefox (Web browser)
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Net Nanny ~ Parental Control Software & Website Blocker
- Nitro PDF Reader ~ Create PDF files, fill and save forms, and add text to pages on your Windows PC
- Norton Password Manager ~ Free password manager that makes logging into your favorite sites easier and more secure
- Online file converter
- Paint.net ~ Free image and photo editing software
- PDF Candy ~ Edit PDF free with online PDF editor
- PDF Creator ~ Create PDF files from virtually any document
- Screenshot Captor ~ Designed for grabbing lots of screenshots with minimal intervention
- VPN best service of 2020
- Video
- Davinci Resolve ~ Video Editing Software
- HandBrake ~ Convert videos with various codecs to make them compatible on all your devices
- HitFilm ~ Free Video Editing Software – FXhome
- Lightworks ~ Easy to Use Pro Video Editing Software
Apps
- Bark ~ Best Parental Control Monitoring App
- Chrome Browser
- Cloudflare free Warp vpn
- Duolingo ~ Learn Spanish, French and other languages for free
- Google Calendar | Cloud Print | Docs | Drive | Find My Device | Keep | Mail | Maps | Music | News | Photos | Voice | YouTube
- Mint ~ Personal Finance & Money
- Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills and Actions | American Red Cross
- Should I Answer ~ Block all nuisance or dangerous calls
- Skype – free IM & video calls
- TuneIn Radio ~ Radio & Music
- Waze ~ GPS, Maps & Traffic
OTHER
- Cyber Guy ~ America’s Technology Authority
- Decluttr ~ The Smart Way to Buy and Sell Tech
- Hard Drive Data Recovery 101
- Kim Komando Show ~ Free Tips & Advice for Your Digital Lifestyle
- List of emoticons – Wikipedia
- Merge PDFs: ~ How to combine PDF files for free | Adobe Acrobat
- Privacy:
- Brave Browser ~ Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker
- DuckDuckGo ~ Privacy, simplified.
- Signal ~ Free messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption to keep your messages and files private
- Recently Discovered Viruses @ McAfee
- Tech Deals & Promotions (Cnet)
- URL Shorteners
- Bitly ~ URL Shortener – Short URLs & Custom Free Link Shortener
- TinyURL.com ~ Shorten that long URL into a tiny URL
- Whatismyipaddress.com – Lookup details about an IP address
Books
- Amazon.com: Android Smartphones For Dummies eBook : DiMarzio, Jerome: Kindle Store
- Amazon.com: Chromebook For Dummies eBook : Gregory, Peter H.: Books
- Amazon.com: Computers For Seniors For Dummies eBook : Wempen, Faithe: Books
- Amazon.com: Digital Literacy For Dummies eBook : Wempen, Faithe: Books
- Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook : Newport, Cal: Kindle Store
- Amazon.com: Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies eBook : Collier, Marsha: Kindle Store
- Amazon.com: iPad For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)): 9781119417125: LeVitus, Bob, Baig, Edward C., Chaffin, Bryan: Books
- Amazon.com: PCs For Dummies eBook : Gookin, Dan: Books
- Amazon.com: The Internet For Dummies eBook : Levine, John R., Levine Young, Margaret: Kindle Store
PC’s and Peripherals
Phones
- Amazon.com: $15/mo. Mint Mobile Phone Plan with 5GB of 5G-4G LTE Data + Unlimited Talk & Text for 3 Months (3-in-1 SIM Card) : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Tello Mobile – Bring Your Own Phone – 3 in 1 SIM Card Kit : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Simple Mobile Prepaid Sim Card Kit (4G LTE Network) : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Moto G Play 2023 3-Day Battery Unlocked Made for US 3/32GB 16MP Camera Navy Blue : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Motorola Moto G Power 5G | 2023 | Unlocked | Made for US 6/256GB | 50 MPCamera | Mineral Black, 163.06 x 74.8 x 8.45mm : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Motorola Think Phone | 2023 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256GB | 50MP Camera | Volcanic Gray, 6.6 inches : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Oome Free Home Phone Service with Motion Sensor : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Obihai Technology OBi212 Universal Voice Adapter with FXS Phone and FXO Gateway Ports Support for Google Voice and SIP : Electronics
Battery Packs
- Amazon.com: Attom Tech 2500mAh Power Bank Mini,Back-up Phone Battery Pack Ultra Slim,Pocket Size Thin External Phone Battery Pack Emergency Phone Power Built-in Charging Cable for Android Micro USB and Apple : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: 6000mah Ultra Slim Built in Cables Power Bank, Card Size Built in USB C Cords Battery Pack Portable Charger for phones, 3 Output External Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone, Samsung and Heated Vest : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: LURBON 10000 mAh Portable Charger Power Bank Ultra Slim External Battery Pack with Built in AC Plug, Type-c Cable,Micro Cable and Other Cable for Cell Phone : Cell Phones & Accessories
Charging Blocks & Cables
- Amazon.com: USB Charger, Anker 2-Pack Dual Port 12W Wall Charger Adapter, USB Charger Block with Foldable Plug, Charging Box Brick, Cube for iPhone 15 14 13 12 11 Pro Max, Galaxy S22 S21 Note 20, HTC, Moto, LG : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Micro USB Cable 1ft, OKRAY 10-Pack Short Colorful Nylon Braided Micro USB 2.0 Fast Charge & Sync Android Charger Cable Cord Compatible with Samsung Galaxy J3/J7 S7/S6 Edge Note 5 4, G3/K20, Power Bank : Electronics
- Amazon.com: Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 Adapter Charger Cable, Fast Charger, 10Gbps High-Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Apple iPhone 15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 3 Foot, Black : Electronics
- Amazon.com: Belkin 45W Dual USB-C Wall Charger, Fast Charging Power Delivery 3.0 w/ GaN Technology for iPhone 15, 13, Mini, iPad Pro 12.9, MacBook, Galaxy S23, & More – White : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Fast Charging Cable, 60W, 10Gbps High-Speed, 3 Foot, Black : Electronics
- Amazon.com: Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Apple iPhone 15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, Black : Electronics
- Amazon.com: Amazon Basics 2-Pack USB-A to Lightning ABS Charger Cable, MFi Certified Charger for Apple iPhone 14 13 12 11 X Xs Pro, Pro Max, Plus, iPad, 3 Foot, Black : Electronics
Cord Cutter – Streaming Devices
- All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
- Amazon.com: Roku Ultra | Streaming Device HD/4K/HDR/Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Streaming, and Roku Voice Remote with Headphone Jack and Personal Shortcuts, includes Premium HDMI® Cable : Electronics
- Amazon.com: Roku Streambar | 4K HDR Streaming Device & Premium Roku Soundbar All In One, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV, Black : Electronics
Cord Cutter – Antennas
- Amazon.com: Antennas Direct ClearStream FLEX Amplified Indoor TV Antenna, 50+ Mile Range, UHF VHF, Multi-Directional, Grips to Walls, USB In-Line Amplifier, 12 ft. Coaxial Cable, 4K Ready, Reversible / Paintable : Everything Else
- Amazon.com: Antennas Direct ClearStream 4V TV Antenna, 70+ Mile Range, UHF/Vhf, Multi-Directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, Mast W/Pivoting Base/Hardware/Adjustable Clamp/Sealing Pads, 4K Ready, Black – C4-V-CJM : Everything Else
- Amazon.com: Channel Master EXTREMEtenna Long Range Multi-Directional Outdoor TV Antenna – 80 Mile Range – Preassembled – Install on Rooftop or Attic | CM-4228HD : Electronics
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