Why You Need to Be on Nextdoor, the Local Social Network

There are all sorts of niche social networks. There are networks for gamers. Networks for beer drinkers. Even networks for academics. But possibly the best social network that you haven’t joined yet is Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a free, private, local social network for people that live in a neighborhood. That might not sound like such
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Use Your Roku for Local News and Weather (and Save Money)

Can you still watch local news and weather after cutting the cord? Yes! If you have a Roku device, at least. Read the full article: Use Your Roku for Local News and Weather (and Save Money) MakeUseOf
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How to Use Lynda.com for Free From Your Local Library

Many universities offer free access to Lynda‘s vast library of learning videos. But for those of us who aren’t affiliated with an educational institution, there’s a very easy way to gain free access. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, chances are you have completely free and unrestricted access to Lynda through your library. While
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5 Cool Travel Tools to Get a Truly Local Experience

Travelling across the globe has become much easier with the rapid strides in technology. There are entire social media apps for travelers, you can research your destination in detail before you ever leave, and you can even use Google Maps to be your own guide. But true travelers know that a local’s knowledge is incomparable.
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How to Cast Local Media From Your Mac To Chromecast

The Google Chromecast is one of the best gadgets to come out in recent years. The low-cost dongle turns any TV into a smart TV, so you can watch YouTube or Netflix on the big screen while controlling it from the smartphone in your hand. But that’s not all that it does, there are plenty of
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