We wish you a happy and healthy virtual Holiday season. Let’s see how with Rob Ponto from Comcast. Adobe Flash is at the end of the line. Amazon wants you to be part of their Mesh Network. Gary fills us in on Global Fraud in cyberspace and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Now a look from “Behind the Speakers” of the Internet Advisor show by Ed Rudel.

Some tips on preparing for a successful “Virtual Celebration” from

Rob Ponto

Senior Manager, Public Relations

Comcast

Here’s what you should do.

1.  Designate a leader – The “Techie” of the family is best for doing this.

2. Determine the platform –  Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, ….

3. Test before the event – Run a short meeting with some members of the family or friends. Just to make sure every one knows how to use the platform and their device with it.

4.  Test the Wi-Fi location. Make sure that Wi-Fi works in the location of the home where they will be joining the virtual event. Living room, kitchen ….

5. Set a time for the event.

6. Set a theme for the event, present opening, dinner, cookie making.

Enjoy ….and Happy Holidays …

Planets Saturn and Jupiter pass and won’t happen again with this view until 2040. Passing of Flash, Disney ding for another dollar with 86 million subscribers, and are you still looking for those gaming consoles. Of course, Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Below is Ed’s “Behind the Speakers’ zoom cast of the Internet Advisor show.…

Wow Black Friday and Cyber Monday set all time sales records due in part to the Covid 19 pandemic. But the sales is some places are still on for great deals. Ed provides perspective on how to handle some of your needs for security to your online and hardware use. Want to know the latest on FinTech, we have Mike Brennan from MI Tech News to fill us in.

And for that “Behind the speakers” look at the Internet Advisor brought to you by Ed Rudel.

Links to some of the things talked about.

Speck Cases for hardware laptops, tablets, and phones:

https://www.speckproducts.com…

Join us for discussions on Black Friday weekend buys. Ed will have news about Comcast data caps and if they will affect you. Mesh routers to help get signal around you site. I A Mailbag and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

Ed’s “the BEHIND THE SPEAKERS” zoom cast

Links to sites discussed during the show

Comcast Just Said It’s Planning to Make Working From Home Harder and More Expensive Next Year (msn.com)

Reported by OSX Daily

How to Transfer Music from Windows PC to iPhone

Reported by CNet

HomePod Mini vs. Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini: Picking the best mini smart speaker

https://www.cnet.com/news/homepod-mini-vs-echo-dot-vs-nest-mini-picking-the-best-mini-smart-speaker/

Best mesh routers in 2020: Asus, Orbi, Eero, Google Nest and more

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-mesh-wi-fi-routers-for-2020-asus-netgear-orbi-eero-pro-6-google-nest/

Black Friday 2020: The best TV deals from Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio still in stock at Best Buy and Amazon

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It’s that time of the year. Holidays are coming soon and shopping will be at it’s peak the next 45 days. Join us for info on how to deal with Black Friday during Covid and some of the deals out there. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news and the I A Mailbag.

And here’s the “behind the speakers” look presented by Ed Rudel.

Some links to some of the Black Friday Deals –

Best laptop for 2020

Here are our top-rated picks for all types of users, including creatives and gamers, and even…

Best Black Friday 2020 deals: $25 Roku 4K, $100 Fitbit Charge 4, $10 Star Wars Monopoly and more

Don’t miss the latest additions from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other stores.

Black Friday 2020 AirPod deals: AirPods Pro are $190 now, but dropping to $169 soon

Great deal today, better one at Walmart starting Nov. 25.

Finally our Friend Rick Broida …the Cheapskate

Triple C – Cupcakes, Chicken, and Club Membership!

https://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-1-year-sams-club-membership-for-23-plus-free-food/…

This week we talk about Microsoft’s stand on Two Factor authentication. Google to soon end free unlimited photo storage. Apple for the 3rd time in two months has an announcement and it’s big. Ed, Cal and Gary with Mike Brennan and MI Tech news… it’s a lot this week!

Check out the new Macs at http://www.apple.com

Holiday Tech Wish List Holiday Tech Wish List

Tell us what are the top two tech items you have on your holiday wish list. Click on the “Contact ” button and let us know! …

Looks like Elon Musk might be offering Starling service to residents in the Florida state. Due too Covid, Black Friday is starting up earlier this year and more “OnLine” than ever. For the third time in 2 months, Apple has “One More Thing” to announce. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news as well.

And for the “Look BEHIND the speakers” check out ED’s video here.

Hmmmm??? Electric Truck

Join us this week as we discuss the New Hummer EV just announced by GM. More news about Starling and 5G. Apple is making record profits with the Mac. And of course MI Tech News with Mike Brennan.

And the “Behind the Speakers” look from Ed.

Can you believe it? No more Charlie Brown specials on network TV. Apple TV now has the rights. Apple TV also looking at newest Jame Bond movie as well. iPhone 12 shipping, great for those who have been waiting. I A Mailbag and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

And the “Behind the Speakers” video produced by Ed Rudel

No more rumor, no more speculation. On Oct 13, 2020, Apple announced new iPhone 12 with 5G and also Home Pod Mini. We will talk about the new products and their features. Gary will help to clarify 5G and what it means for us. Ed will fill us in on “near misses” in outer space technology. Mike Brennan has a much deserved day off so we will catch up on MI Tech News next week.

And … for a “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor, check out Ed’s Excellent ZoomCast here: