Free Phone Service Using the Obi and Google Voice

Please note: This post is out of date. Obi has phased out free services. Landlines are so passe, aren’t they? I have been using VOIP for a while now, as have many people. I started with Vonage, moved to whatever cable provider I happened to have at the time (meaning I have experienced both Comcast […]

G3100 Router Impressions – Update

I see from my website statistics that a lot of folks are looking at the post I wrote after I got my G3100 Router to use with Fios. Since there is so much interest, I thought I would give you a quick update. The G3100 Is Still Delivering Fast Speeds I see I wrote the […]

How to Buy Cyber Currency (ex: Bitcoin)

I am sure I am far from the only person kicking themselves for not buying some Bitcoin when it first became available. Regardless, it isn’t too late to buy Bitcoin if you are considering doing so. There are other cyber currencies you might want to consider as well. I am not an investment advisor so […]

G3100 Router – First Impressions

I bought my own router about 6 years ago when I moved into my current home. I use Fios and the router was a Quantum Gateway. The best that they had at the time. Unfortunately, over the past year or so things have really slowed down. I pay for 100/100 and I was barely getting […]

Mint Cell Phone Service a Review

I promised I would update you on Mint’s cell phone service* after I had occasion to be out of my home. Everything Seems Solid for Mint Mobile I made a couple of calls, used Google Maps, and tried some other apps. This was in various locations including on suburban, highway, and urban roads. I live […]

Mint Mobile – Initial Thoughts

As my long-time readers know, even before COVID-19, I was pretty much stuck at home. My contract with Sprint ended a few months ago and I was paying about $70 for unlimited data, talk, and text. Sprint, which is now combined with T-Mobile, was fine for me, but it didn’t make sense to spend so […]

Slides from Webinar on Ethics and Security

Today, I presented a webinar on Ethics and Security for Law Firms During COVID-19. I discussed PA ethics rules relating to the obligation to keep data secure, setting up a home workspace, and common scams. Below are the slides. Law Firm Remote Work Securi… by Jennifer Ellis on Scribd

Working from Home: Internet Connections

The first critical aspect when working from home these days is a secure Internet connection. Many people have either cable or fiberoptics connections at home. (Think Comcast for cable or Verizon Fios for fiberoptics). However, do not assume that your staff has a good, secure Internet connection. Ask employees what they have, and of course, […]