Links for January 5, 2009
Posted by Jacque on January 5th, 2009
Top tech tips, Part 2
Here are 50 more hot tips from PC Magazine. The day before Christmas we posted Part 1 of this compilation of expert advice for hardware, software, online life and other tech.
Get tips on safer computing, speeding up your 802.11 connection, thwarting ID theft, and more.
Roku Player to stream Amazon Video On Demand
The Roku box which became known for streaming Netflix “Watch Instantly” movies to your TV, will soon (early 2009) be able to stream the 40,000 plus titles (movies and commercial-free TV episodes) from Amazon Videos on Demand.
Netflix is a subscription-based rental service, whereas Amazon titles are purchased (some can be rented) and become part of your own video library. New releases are available from Amazon the same day they come out on DVD. Cost for the movies will be the same as they are now, the Roku box will simply connect to your online account and allow you to watch the movies on your TV set. For example, you can now purchase The Dark Knight for $14.99 or rent it for $3.99 (24-hour period).
The $99 Roku Player says it is easy to set up, and I have heard the same from users. The box connects to any television set using HDMI, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, Stereo Audio or Optical Audio connections.
