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Can the Internet help define, close the generation gap? |
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The Internet is a great equalizer, giving all who use it virtually the same access to a vast vault of information, from the relevant and vital to silly minutia. Yet how we use the Web and behave in the digital world varies greatly, depending on our age, familiarity with digital media and other demographic factors, a new survey reveals. |
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Seven tips to keep your digital camera working great |
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Although many people enjoy using digital cameras, few realize the importance of cleaning and maintaining them. Digital camera prices have fallen, but they are still investments that need to be cared for and protected. |
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Protect your college kid's laptop |
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With students heading off to college, parents nationwide are considering purchasing a new laptop for their kids and are contemplating the costs associated with it. What they often don't consider is the cost of replacing a college laptop if it is stolen - and this cost can be much higher than you would expect. |
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Five tech tools for non-gearheads |
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Does it ever seem like the more things new technology can do, the more complicated using it becomes? And sometimes it's so complicated you don't feel like using it at all? If so, you're not alone. If you have a place in your life for uncomplicated technology, here are five tech tools that are both easy to use and elegantly useful. |
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Summer fun at your fingertips |
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With summer around the corner, you might be thinking about a vacation or what to do to keep the kids busy. Luckily, you've come a long way from the days of guidebooks and day planners. Today, you have smartphones to help plan summer vacation activities with ease. |
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Television enters the third dimension |
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Jabberwockies, Na'vi, and flaming spears may be the stuff of this year's biggest 3D movies, but soon they'll also be flying into homes across the country, and the world, in undiminished quality. Three-dimensional television is finally coming to life, as three TV providers -- DirecTV, Comcast, and AT&T (link to: http://www.att.com) -- have already started televising 3D sports, with plans to roll out programming in more formats and genres by year's end. |
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The modern family (video) game night |
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Playing video games, once considered a "no parents allowed" activity, has become one of the most popular ways for families to have fun, interact and even stay healthy - together. |
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Tools to make back-to-school supplies a little lighter |
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The school bell will soon ring for your children, whether they're boarding the elementary school bus or unloading a car full of furnishings into their tiny college dorm room. Before their classes begin and assignments start rolling in, make sure they have everything they need to succeed during the school year. |
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Home security goes mobile and online |
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As more home security applications become available for mobile phones, a growing number of homeowners are making the switch to monitoring their home security while they are on the go. |
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The 5 biggest Facebook 'don'ts' |
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Technologies such as broadband and satellite Internet have made Internet access easier and faster than ever before. Social networking sites like Facebook have become as widespread as texting. Unfortunately, using Facebook for your private communications increases the likelihood of a social faux-pas. |
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Five digital age cost-cutting tips |
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Frugality is in style, but that doesn't mean you should unnecessarily sacrifice important aspects of your routine for the sake of saving money. Take advantage of the digital tools you have to help find deals and cheaper alternatives to the products and services you already use. Follow these five tips to help slash costs without sacrificing your fun this summer. |
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Protect your home from natural disasters |
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Whether building new, or adding on, it is important to speak with the builder about how your home will be protected from seismic activity, high winds and other perils. Although specific natural disasters are difficult to predict, no part of the country is immune. The dangers show that careful preparation in home and other building construction is a necessity. |
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Technological advances highlighted in summer 2010 |
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When it comes to technology, the summer of 2010 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent history. Newspapers, magazines and the Internet are all abuzz with the latest offerings, and even more impressive gadgets and gizmos lie on the horizon. Below you'll find a list of some of the summer's hottest technology products, all on the cutting edge of the future of tech. |
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Setting your DVR to record your favorite shows while you're away |
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Technology has moved far beyond the days of VHS tapes and 8-Tracks, and watching TV has never been more interactive or more fun. DVRs, Digital Video Recorders, are now a standard accessory available through most cable and satellite TV providers, allowing you to record your favorite shows or movies to watch exactly when you want. |
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Selecting the best television service provider |
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Few things are more universally enjoyable than sitting back at the end of a long day and turning on the TV. Whether you're interested in sports or news or home design, television provides a wonderful distraction. However, while picking what shows to watch may be a relatively easy choice for most people, selecting the best television service provider can be a bit more difficult. |
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Today's technology can help make weight loss easier |
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Many of us want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, but are looking for some assistance to keep ourselves on track. Luckily, with today's technology, there are resources online and offline that can be used to help us stay motivated and track progress. |
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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack? |
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Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses. |
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What it takes to become a professional game designer |
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In order to become a qualified game designer, you must be creative, easily motivated and have a natural talent for design. Pursuing a career as a professional game designer also takes the right education, and that requires you to attend the right game design school. |
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How to make your family room into a personal theater |
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Until now, there's been nothing quite like the experience of catching your favorite flick in the theater, but today's technology makes it possible to bring the magic of the theater experience to your home. Each year, home theater equipment becomes more sophisticated and affordable, allowing more homeowners to turn their family rooms into screening rooms. |
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Virtual schools 'clicking' for many students this school year |
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A record number of students are heading back to school this year - without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (also known as cyber schools or e-schools), combined with booming parent (and student) demand for high-quality virtual education, have more students than ever logging on, instead of boarding a school bus, this back-to-school season. |
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IT certifications prepare students for a difficult job market |
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Often, a single networking job can have dozens of applicants or more. With this kind of stiff competition, individuals need to take their skills to the next level, bolstering not only their knowledge base, but their resume. One of the best ways to distinguish oneself from the others applying for networking positions is to earn CCNA certification. |
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Five things to teach your parents about using social media |
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Parents everywhere are signing up for social media websites to better engage with their children and keep up with their activities, among other things. Whether yours are already on Facebook and Twitter or have just discovered e-mail, it's probably time to have "the talk" about social media. It may not be as awkward as the birds and the bees, but introducing your parents to online social networks may deter embarrassing mishaps that will forever be cached online. |
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Discover the many career opportunities in audio production |
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If you want to be right in the middle of the media world, a career in audio production may be for you. Within the audio field, you can take a variety of career paths. You may have the opportunity to mix sounds for your favorite video game series, produce hit music, record the dialogue of famous actors and much more. |
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How to make choosing entertainment options a breeze |
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Whether it's looking for the perfect first-date movie or searching for lyrics to a favorite song, Americans are spending increasing amounts of time searching for ideal ways to spend their hard-earned free time and dollars. In fact, one of every 10 online searches is entertainment related. While the online explosion of entertainment activities and information means more choices, it also means doing more leg-work to find that right choice. |
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The 5 late-summer shows you need to watch |
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It's the time of year when early-summer shows start wrapping up and late-summer series being rolling out - which means there's no better time to take advantage of great satellite TV promotions (link to: http://www.tvbydirect.com/) and get in on the action. Check out these five Emmy-nominated late-summer dramas that are worth watching again and again. They all have upcoming seasons and they have over three dozen Emmy nominations, combined. |
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