Features
- The High-Tech Homemaker
- Give Mom the best! The woman that gave birth to you and took care of you during chickpox deserves the very best-within reason. Get a headstart on Mother's Day shopping with these affordable tech ideas, as well as the best ways to incorporate them into Mom's busy lifestyle.
- Accessorize Your iPod
- Don't junk your old iPod! Sure there are tons of newer products coming out, but you can make last year's model this year's must-have item.
- Feature Presentation
- Ron Kaledas may not be George Lucas, but his home theater sequel is quite the blockbuster. And it didn't require a Star Wars-style budget or the Ewoks. We've got your sneak peek!
- Say Hello to VoIP
- We dial into 5 of the top services that allow you to use broadband to make calls to almost anywhere. How to get it, what you need to get it, and what hang-ups we had.
Tech News
- Look Who's Talking
- A new cellular terminal is getting your cell and home phones on speaking terms.
- Tiny TVs
- Some of the smallest screens are making huge entertainment promises.
- In-Store Appearance
- The new Tweeter store promotes service that will make you smile.
- TiVo's Going Places
- Our favorite black box has a seven-point plan to keep you glued to TV in 2005.
- Satellite Video Watch
- Sirius promises their service will soon have faces to go with it.
Cool Projects
- Install in-wall speakers
- Speakers don't need to be seen. How to fill your room (and walls) with great sound.
- Increase network speed
- Increase network speed. Got a need for extra Web speed? A few steps can regain that cable or DSL glory.
- Add task lighting
- Don't go into your home office blind! The right lighting can change your whole outlook on work.
- Design & plan audio
- This is a hot ticket! How to put together the perfect soundtrack.
Departments
- Entertain Me!: Wireless Wonderland
- Hassle-free home entertainment! We take two popular scenarios and show you how to cut the clutter.
- Unplugged: Unraveling UPB
- Do we really need another wireless technology? Why you need to know about UPB.
- Telecommuter Tools: Computer Cleanup
- A few new free software programs can help keep your PC life in line.
- Game Domain: Mouse Play
- We love mices to pieces! How the right mouse can enhance your gaming experience.
- Ask a Geek: All the Answers!
- All of your tech questions get answered!
- Technology Takeout: Find Yourself
- Feeling a little lost? GPS can get you back on the right track.
- Quickbytes: Surf Contest
- Surf's up! A look at alternate browsers.
- Gimme That!: Shopping Spree
- We make one person’s tech dreams come true—well, almost.
- Learning Curve: WAP Session
- What's WAP? Chances are you've been using it for years; now it's time to know about it.
- Tech Talk: A Hot Topic!
- Think surge protection is an afterthought? One sad story serves as your cautionary tale.
- Digitize My Life: Ready for Primetime?
- The Windows Media Center is a garden of digital delights-if you can get it set up properly.
- On a Budget: Cheap HDTV!
- Don't blow all of your money on a beautiful picture. We go on a hunt for HDTV bargains.
- Smaller Spaces: Anything Goes
- No red carpet needed! How to turn your condo or apartment into the ultimate theater.
- Family Matters: Kiddie Computers
- Sometimes it's OK not to share. Why you should create a kid's computer.
Web Only
- Auto Automation
- Before you pimp that ride, make sure your home is ready to house that prized possession.
- Creative Connection
- Got the need for speed? Put your skills to the test and wire up your own home network.
- Alternate Gaming Controls
- Need a new way to play? There are a slew of alternate ways to take control of your game domain.
In Every Issue
- Editor's Rant: I Love Trash (TV)
- Satellite is giving the chief sky-high hopes of endless hours of pure entertainment.