--- title: Blog - Ting Internet | Richard Howard (3) description: Ting Internet Blog. Let's keep you updated with everything we believe in sharing with you. (3) --- [![Ting\_logo\_blog\_blue](https://blog.ting.com/hubfs/Ting_logo_blog_blue.svg)](https://blog.ting.com/) [Check Address](https://www.ting.com/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=blog) Author # Richard Howard ## Stories by Richard --- [![Cut the cord with these basic cable alternatives](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cable-alternative.png?length=710&name=cable-alternative.png)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/basic-cable-alternatives) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Cut the cord with these basic cable alternatives](https://blog.ting.com/internet/basic-cable-alternatives) Get all your favorite programming when you cut the cord. These basic cable alternatives include local news, sports and all your beloved primetime... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Jan 10, 2022 [![How to perfect family movie night](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/familymovienight-1.jpg?length=710&name=familymovienight-1.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/perfect-family-movie-night) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How to perfect family movie night](https://blog.ting.com/internet/perfect-family-movie-night) One of the best ways to bring the family together every week can be family movie night. If you want to make yours better, follow these tips [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Dec 16, 2021 [![How to create a festive smart home for the holidays](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/smarthomeholidaysmaller.jpg?length=710&name=smarthomeholidaysmaller.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/holiday-smart-home) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How to create a festive smart home for the holidays](https://blog.ting.com/internet/holiday-smart-home) Creating the utlimate festive feel with holiday smart home tech. From lights to music to greeting your guests (yes, even the Grinchy ones) at the... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Dec 13, 2021 [![The best educational robot kits in 2021](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/STEM_Blog_Banner_v01-3.jpg?length=710&name=STEM_Blog_Banner_v01-3.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/educational-robot-kits) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [The best educational robot kits in 2021](https://blog.ting.com/internet/educational-robot-kits) Whether your kids are just curious or fascinated by STEM subjects, educational robot kits combine fun with valuable learning. These are five of the... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Nov 30, 2021 [![Traveling (or not) with technology](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/travel-tech-Jan-21-2022-02-51-14-61-PM.png?length=710&name=travel-tech-Jan-21-2022-02-51-14-61-PM.png)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/internet-travel-tech) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Traveling (or not) with technology](https://blog.ting.com/internet/internet-travel-tech) From travel tech that helps you plan a trip to helpful apps to get you through security, it's a good time to be a traveler. [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Nov 25, 2021 [![The best Halloween movies in 2021 and where to watch them](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-banner-remote-FINAL-SMALLER-3.png?length=710&name=blog-banner-remote-FINAL-SMALLER-3.png)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/best-halloween-movies-2021) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [The best Halloween movies in 2021 and where to watch them](https://blog.ting.com/internet/best-halloween-movies-2021) Trying to figure out the best halloween movies to watch in 2021? Look no further. Here's where you can watch the classics as well as some new... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Oct 25, 2021 [![The best Halloween ideas for your smart home](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/smart-home-halloween-3.jpg?length=710&name=smart-home-halloween-3.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/halloween-smart-home-ideas) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [The best Halloween ideas for your smart home](https://blog.ting.com/internet/halloween-smart-home-ideas) Love giving trick or treaters a good scare? Dream of having the spookiest shack in the neighbourhood? A Halloween smart home can up your ghoulish... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Oct 20, 2021 [![Slow internet: a selection of horror stories](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/slow-internet-a-horror-story-3.png?length=710&name=slow-internet-a-horror-story-3.png)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/slow-internet-horror-stories) [Local Stories](https://blog.ting.com/tag/local-stories) ### [Slow internet: a selection of horror stories](https://blog.ting.com/internet/slow-internet-horror-stories) A collection of slow internet horror stories, not for the faint of heart. Brought to you by your favorite purvey of fast, reliable fiber internet. [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Oct 20, 2021 [![Get a smart home on a budget with affordable smart home devices](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Smart_Home_Blog_Banner-3.jpg?length=710&name=Smart_Home_Blog_Banner-3.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/affordable-smart-home-devices) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Get a smart home on a budget with affordable smart home devices](https://blog.ting.com/internet/affordable-smart-home-devices) Setting up a basic smart home doesn't have to be expensive. If you're looking to add a few creature comforts, check out these affordable smart home... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Jun 10, 2021 [![Why you need a Password manager](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ting_Blog-banner-image_password-01-4.jpg?length=710&name=Ting_Blog-banner-image_password-01-4.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/why-you-need-password-manager) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Why you need a Password manager](https://blog.ting.com/internet/why-you-need-password-manager) Dedicated to using unique, strong passwords but can't store them all since you're not a robot? A good password manager is the solution! [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Dec 22, 2020 [![Where to find the best royalty-free media of every type](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Royalty_Free_Resources_Banner-2.jpg?length=710&name=Royalty_Free_Resources_Banner-2.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/royalty-free-media) [Business Internet](https://blog.ting.com/tag/business-internet) ### [Where to find the best royalty-free media of every type](https://blog.ting.com/internet/royalty-free-media) You want great multimedia for your next project, but don't have the budget for licenses. Royalty-free media is inexpensive or free and of great... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Nov 16, 2020 [![How to protect yourself from deepfake scams](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ting_Blog_Banner_AIsecurity_1560x780_v02-4.jpg?length=710&name=Ting_Blog_Banner_AIsecurity_1560x780_v02-4.jpg)](https://blog.ting.com/internet/deepfake-scams) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How to protect yourself from deepfake scams](https://blog.ting.com/internet/deepfake-scams) With deepfake software, fraudsters can now convincingly imitate other people. These deepfake scams can be hard to spot, here's how to protect... [Richard Howard](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard) Aug 17, 2020 [1](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard/page/1) ... [2](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard/page/2) [3](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard/page/3) [4](https://blog.ting.com/author/richard-howard/page/4) ### Sign up for our newsletter! 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