Tech News
- FCC Ruling Benefits TiVo Users
- A recent FCC ruling opens the door for sharing TiVo recordings over the Web and between devices.
- Smart Laundry
- No more separating colors and delicates; a look at "smart" laundry.
- Fresh Beer at Home
- Philips and Interbrew are stirring up the PerfectDraft.
- iPod Heads Home
- We need our iPod 24/7. A look at some of the uses coming soon.
- Disney Wishes Upon MovieBeam
- Disney delays their on-demand service.
Cool Projects
- Wireless Speed Racer
- Got a need for speed? We’re taking your wireless network up a notch.
- From Vinyl to MP3
- Put a new spin on that record collection and transfer everything to MP3.
- Light It Up
- Thanks to Z-Wave, let there be inexpensive light.
- iPod Palm PDA Sync Application
- Sync iPods and Palm PDAs with iTunes, iSync, Palm Desktop
- Install Motion Light Switches
- No more fumbling in the dark. A motion-sensitive light switch will brighten any late-night adventure.
Departments
- Tech Talk: Got Your Back
- Computers may have advanced, but the backup process sure hasn't. One reader reminisces.
- Coming Soon: Service Provider
- Once a cool, somewhat obscure nerd network, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) technology, like the world it serves, has changed.
- Show Me The Specs: Head-to-Head
- Get wired or cut the cords? Which way is best when it comes to putting technology into your home? An in-depth look at today’s hot home and networking technologies.
- Family Matters: Spam Busters!
- With so much junk email, you may actually need that much-advertised Prozac. How your family can steer clear of spam.
- Telecommuter Tools: Who You Gonna Call?
- Your computer is having a meltdown. Who you gonna call? Try one of these IT services for your home office.
- Learning Curve: Classic TV
- With so many new TV technologies, we pay homage to the granddaddy of them all: NTSC.
- Quick Bytes: Waste Management
- Need an upgrade? What to do with your your old computer.
- Technology Takeout: You Are There
- Web cams can be your window into another side of world.
- Tech Support: Your Problems Solved!
- All of your tech questions answered!
- Tech Reader: The Maverick
- Uncle Sam didn’t just want Scott Bourquin—once he started his own home tech business, a lot of other people were looking for him too.
- Smart Shopper: Home Tech for the Holidays
- Savvy holiday shoppers don’t need to leave the house! We rate the top five places to buy unique tech-related gifts online.
- Entertain Me!: The Cable Connection
- What's the real deal with wires? The right cables can make or break your home entertainment system.
- On a Budget: Home Tech for the Holidays
- No more ho-ho-hum! How to spice up the holiday season with technology.
- Unplugged: Moveable Music
- You’ve got your walkman and your boombox, but how about sharing some of that sound around? A look at wireless speakers.
Web Only
- Learn to Talk Speaker Talk
- The right speaker can make all of the difference, but understanding the "tech talk" is the key to making sure you find the match for your needs. This guide will decipher the jargon and help you get to the facts.
- Keying in on Keypads
- Put home control into every family member's hands with installed keypads.
- A Fan of Fans
- When creating an automated home, you can’t rule out ceiling fans.