How to manually lower Netflix's streaming bit rate | PCWorld

How to manually lower Netflix's streaming bit rate | PCWorld: "True story. Last night, while on an Amtrak train from Chicago to Detroit, I was trying to pass the time by watching Netflix on my laptop. Just one problem: The connectivity wasn't great between cities, so there were a lot of pauses while the stream buffered."

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Introductory Lessons in Communication Security

Introductory Lessons in Communication Security: "Everyone already understands that it is important to protect your identity online. Similar to operational security where practitioners are encouraged to conceal their actions; i.e. Don’t discuss your stockpile, number or types of weapons or ammunition, or your evacuation plan, Communication Security focuses on your tactical communication. While not everyone may have a complete understanding of communication systems, there are simple methods to protect yourself and your identity online."

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Pocket : Talk to the hand: HOT Watch turns your palm into a mobile phone

Pocket : Talk to the hand: HOT Watch turns your palm into a mobile phone: "The smartwatch market is barely in its infancy, but it's already feeling a bit crowded. With crowdfunding success stories like the Pebble and the Agent rubbing shoulders with juggernauts like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, a new smartwatch has to bring something truly innovative to the table in order to stand out. PH Technical Labs seems prepared to do just that with the HOT Watch, which has a directional speaker and microphone embedded in the wrist, allowing the wearer to answer phone calls just by cupping their hand to their ear."

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Pocket : Google posts six tips and tricks for Google Maps on iOS, Android

Pocket : Google posts six tips and tricks for Google Maps on iOS, Android: "After Google launched a completely redesigned Google Maps experience for iOS and Android users, our own Nicole Cozma covered five tips for Android (which applied to iOS as well) users to get started with Google Maps."

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Pocket : What to do when data's too big to just transfer to the cloud

Pocket : What to do when data's too big to just transfer to the cloud: "As government agencies consider moving their enterprise data to the cloud, their first question might be: How does it get to the cloud? In most cases, data can be transmitted via FTP or HTTP protocols, but for some applications — like life sciences, sensor and video surveillance applications — the data is just too big to fit through the pipe. What’s the best option?"

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Pocket : Best low-lag HDTVs for serious gamers

Pocket : Best low-lag HDTVs for serious gamers: "Today's HDTVs are packed with Smart TV suites, fancy picture processing, and other extras that add functionality and/or affect picture quality. For a serious gamer, none of that matters compared to the responsiveness of the TV, and often the extras just get in the way."

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Pocket : Get a three-month Rhapsody subscription for $1

Pocket : Get a three-month Rhapsody subscription for $1: "My kids are seriously into music these days. Seems like every other song on the radio is met with, "Dad, I want this on my iPod!" So I'm starting to think a music-subscription service might make sense, as it would give them unlimited access to unlimited songs, without all the piecemeal buying."

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Pocket : Debunking Battery Life Myths for Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Laptops

Pocket : Debunking Battery Life Myths for Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Laptops: "Batteries need to be cared for properly — they’re a critical part of our mobile devices and battery technology hasn’t advanced as fast as other technologies. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of incorrect information about batteries out there."

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Pocket : How to Ensure Your Router, Cameras, Printers, and Other Devices Aren’t Accessible on the Internet

Pocket : How to Ensure Your Router, Cameras, Printers, and Other Devices Aren’t Accessible on the Internet: "Some people’s networked printers, cameras, routers, and other hardware devices are accessible from the Internet. There are even search engines designed to search such exposed devices. If your devices are secure, you won’t have to worry about this."

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I have constant disk activity and I don’t know why. How can I tell what program is doing it? – Ask Leo!

I have constant disk activity and I don’t know why. How can I tell what program is doing it? – Ask Leo!: "My machine has a constant red led, constant disk activity, no response from mouse, Task Manager, not able to gain control of any processes or programs. Problem is, I have had Process Explorer(boot) running and it shows +-98% inactive!!! I am unable to see what is causing me the problem (using Admin. Tools Events etc. when I look at various categories)."

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