The Most Popular Netflix Show in Each State for 2018

by John Dilley | Jan 2, 2019 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment, Streaming Guides

From the action-packed punches of the Marvel shows to the sci-fi suspense of Stranger Things, these...

Every State’s Most Googled Search on New Year’s Day

by Catherine McNally | Dec 17, 2018 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

Cue the noisemakers. It’s almost time to bust open the bubbly, put on your 2019 party...

5 Best Gaming Laptops

by Catherine McNally | Dec 17, 2018 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

The 5 best gaming laptops—chosen by gamers, for gamers.

DIRECTV NOW vs. Playstation Vue

by Dave Schafer | Dec 5, 2018 | Brand Guides, Streaming Guides

DIRECTV NOW is the better pick for channel surfers and folks who want to get the most for their money. PlayStation Vue is perfect for binge-watchers and digital pack rats alike, thanks to its unlimited DVR.

How to Build an Epic Gaming PC

by John Dilley | Nov 30, 2018 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

All the components you need to build your own budget gaming computer for less than $1,000, or a badass gaming computer with all the added features.

PlayStation Vue vs. Sling TV

by Dave Schafer | Nov 20, 2018 | Provider Comparisons (Versus), Streaming Guides

PlayStation Vue is ideal for people who want variety. Sling TV is perfect for people who want an affordable option that’s easy to customize.

Every State’s Favorite Store for Cyber Monday Deals

by Dave Schafer | Nov 19, 2018 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

We used Google Trends to find the most popular brands and retailers of last year and broke those rankings down by state. Here are some of our most fascinating finds!

The Digital Nomad: A Brief History of Remote Workers

by HSI Staff | Nov 15, 2018 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

Today’s workforce looks different than it did just a decade ago. Cubicle farms and 9-to-5 schedules…

Is Net Neutrality Hurting Broadband Investment?

by Andrea Harvey | Nov 6, 2018 | Technology

Although the Federal Communication Commission’s implementation of Net Neutrality has earned a largely positive response, some…

The States with the Most Hacktivism Incidents

by John Dilley | Nov 2, 2018 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

With the fall election fervor at full volume, we looked at a quieter way people influence elections—hacktivism. Using 2017 FBI crime reports, we discovered the states where hacktivism may play a role in the 2018 elections.

Upgrade Your Gear: The 5 Best Gaming PCs for 2018

by John Dilley | Oct 31, 2018 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

The Top 5 PCs for Gaming are:
CORSAIR ONE ELITE – Intel Core i7 8700K
Dell Alienware Aurora R7 VR – Intel Core i7 8700K
ZOTAC MEK1 – Intel Core i7-7700
Dell XPS Tower Special Edition 8930 – Intel Core i7-8700
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR – Intel Core i5-8400

The 5 Best Gaming Monitors for 2018

by Dave Schafer | Oct 26, 2018 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

The top 5 best monitors for gaming:
ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q – Best Overall
ASUS VG248QE – Best for a Budget
AOC Agon AG352UCG – Best Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS VG245H – Best for Most Gaming Consoles
Acer Predator – Best for 4K (PS4, Xbox One X, and Nintendo Switch)