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Watch Your Home TV Anywhere with HD Slingbox 500Our review of the new champion TV streaming video from home device, the HD Slingbox 500 set-top box

How To Extend Wi-Fi in Your HomeDo Wi-Fi dead spots abound in your abode? Amped Wireless Wi-Fi range extender expands wireless router range

Gizmos & Gadgets: Cool New Audio & Control GearThe latest gizmos and gadgets to control and boost the sound from your TV, music players, PCs and laptops

Vizio Unveils All New Touchscreen Windows 8 PCsTV maker adds line of sleek, higher-end 'Thin + Light' laptops and all-in-one Windows 8 desktop PCs

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When Can We Use Electronics on Planes?

By: Stewart Wolpin

March 25, 2013

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We soon may be able to use electronics during airplane takeoffs and landings. But the FAA seems to be taking its time coming up with new rules and restrictions.

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Are Cheap HDTVs Okay and Other Tech Questions

By: Stewart Wolpin

March 11, 2013

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Are Cheap HDTVs Okay and Other Tech Questions

Here's the advice I rendered this past week for friends seeking geek guidance on buying a cheap HDTV, 1080 or 720, dubbing old VHS tapes and AC Wi-Fi routers.

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Last Week to buy Windows 8 Pro Upgrade for $40

By: Barb Gonzalez

January 29, 2013

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Should you upgrade to Windows 8? Why you might want to buy and download Windows 8 before January 31st.

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Latest CES Gizmos & Gadgets: Portable Power Packs

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 22, 2013

There is absotively posilutley no reason why you should end up with a dead smartphone or tablet. Never leave home without one of the many pocketable power packs available for around $100 or less, which provide plenty of extra juice for your portable gizmos and gadgets. Here are the best ones from CES.

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Tour of the CES Show Floor

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 11, 2013

There is a record 1.9 million square feet of CES exhibit space this year, blanketing the Las Vegas Convention Center and several nearby hotels – and I've walked most of it. Here's a glimpse of some of the action around this enormous event. We'll get back to the fascinating new gizmos and gadgets I discovered here next week.

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Latest CES Gadgets & Gizmos: Day 2

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 10, 2013

CES is gi-normous — 13 miles of aisles and 20,000 new products. Wandering the show floor can be exhilarating and exhausting. I am going to try to bring you info on as many interesting (to me) gadgets and gizmos as I can. Today's bunch include a lot of health tracking devices — for you and even your plants.

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Seniors Benefit From Teen Taught Tech

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 4, 2013

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Want to get closer to your grandkids? Intel and DoSomething.org are helping teens help seniors benefit from better Internet and social networking skills.

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Best Apple Offers and Deals – and iPhone 5S Rumors

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 12, 2012

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Best Apple Offers and Deals – and iPhone 5S Rumors

With two weeks of shopping left before you-know-what, here's where to find special Apple offers, deals and discounts – and some early iPhone 5 rumors.

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Find and Safely Connect to Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 11, 2012

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Find and Safely Connect to Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots

There are literally millions of public and private mobile Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide. Here's how to find the best ones and how to safely make Wi-Fi connections.

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How To Create Your Own Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 10, 2012

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How To Create Your Own Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

Just because you leave your home doesn't mean you need to leave your Internet connectivity behind. Here's how to create your own mobile Wi-Fi hotspots.