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November 1, 2009

Ways to backup your hard drive I have received a boatload of questions recently about online backup solutions, I believe in the wake of a huge ad campaign by one of the major providers of this service. Before we wade in, we need to lay the foundation.... Read Story.

[$] Improve your TV signal if you're missing stations

September 20, 2009

Improve your TV signal if you're missing stations NEW YORK (AP) -- If you watch broadcast TV but you're missing some of your local stations, you're not alone. Reception problems have been widespread after major stations ended their analog transmissions... Read Story.

[$] Don't change that TV channel

September 20, 2009

Don't change that TV channel NEW YORK (AP) -- Think the digital TV transition is over? Not quite. Many viewers have found that they can't pick up certain stations after the switch, even with the right TVs or converter boxes. The stations are still trying... Read Story.

[$] It's 'Fight Night Round 4' by a knockout

July 1, 2009

It's 'Fight Night Round 4' by a knockout By DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press A boxing game looking to draw players the into the ring needs to make sure they feel in complete control of the fighter's movements while providing graphics that live up to our... Read Story.

[$] Hulu.com offers wealth of free films, TV shows

June 28, 2009

Hulu.com offers wealth of free films, TV shows By JAMES DERK Scripps Howard News Service One of the more amazing success stories on the Internet is Hulu.com, a curious Web site whose business model centers on giving stuff away. Hulu.com provides TV... Read Story.

A closer look at Microsoft's IE 8

April 11, 2009

A closer look at Microsoft's IE 8 In case you had not noticed, Microsoft unleashed Internet Explorer 8 onto the cyber world last month, which brought with it some good news and bad. Version 8, which has been awaited for more than a year, came with... Read Story.

Are you a twit if you don't want to Twitter?

April 11, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) -- Eily Toyama gave in after friends pestered her to join Facebook. But she used her cat's name instead of her own so she could avoid networking requests from people she didn't really want to connect to. And don't even ask her about Twitter... Read Story.

[$] Windows 7 Q&A

January 26, 2009

Windows 7 Q&A With the beta of Windows 7 released it wasn't but a day before the questions started to arrive about it. So I installed it on a spare desktop to see what the fuss was about. So I will answer your questions. First of all, this is the time... Read Story.

Facebook, MySpace still mostly for the young

January 18, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- More people are embracing social networks like MySpace and Facebook, but use of these friend-gathering sites remains a much bigger phenomenon among the young, according to a report released... Read Story.

Polaroid camera is back...in digital

January 18, 2009

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS -- A strange little ritual used to go along with Polaroid cameras. The shooter would grab the print as it came out of the camera and wave it in the air, as if that would stimulate the chemicals and make... Read Story.

Looking at the big titles of '09

January 18, 2009

Real news from the virtual world: Most gamers spend the early part of the year catching up on software they couldn't get around to during the holiday glut. Maybe you've been meaning to... Read Story.

Time to answer the mailbag

January 18, 2009

Time to answer the mailbag A new year has come and I thought I would take a few minutes away from Mafia Wars on Facebook to answer a few pressing questions you have tossed into my Inbox. Let's get right to them. * * * Q. I have downloaded the beta for... Read Story.

Video games try to get players into the kitchen

December 21, 2008

Cooking and video games have more in common than you might think. They both require a mix of mental and physical dexterity. It takes a lot of practice to get good at... Read Story.

A week's worth of video game information

December 21, 2008

Real news from the virtual world: HOME COOKING Home, the social network for PlayStation 3 users, has finally arrived -- at least in part. Sony has begun an open beta test for anyone... Read Story.

Samsung's Omnia phone is a winner

December 21, 2008

Samsung's Omnia phone is a winner Frequent readers of this space may recall I frequently dislike PDA cellular phones, especially ones with terrible battery life. I have tested a dozen phones over the years and carried a half-dozen and really liked none... Read Story.

New 'Animal Crossing' video game finds fun in the day-to-day

December 21, 2008

New 'Animal Crossing' video game finds fun in the day-to-day By DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press Nintendo's latest installment in its "Animal Crossing" series boasts a charm similar to that of the television sitcom "Seinfeld." Much like the quintessential... Read Story.

Latest digital cameras go big on video

November 30, 2008

Latest digital cameras go big on video By RON HARRIS Associated Press The holiday season brings good tidings for shutterbugs. Whether you're shopping for someone new to digital cameras or a seasoned hobbyist, you'll find megapixels priced extremely... Read Story.

Blackberry releases touch screen phone

November 30, 2008

Blackberry releases touch screen phone All of the buzz last week has been on the release of the Blackberry Storm, the new touch-screen smartphone. After using one for a day I was ready to toss it in the river but I confess after another day I started to... Read Story.

[$] Tips for rockin' on the go

November 24, 2008

Tips for rockin' on the go By RACHEL METZ AP Technology Writer Portable media players are almost essential for any music, video or photo fan -- which could be just about anyone on your holiday gift list. Here is a sampling of what is out this season: ... Read Story.

[$] EA getting into the fitness game

November 19, 2008

EA getting into the fitness game NEW YORK (AP) -- Following in the footsteps of Nintendo's popular "Wii Fit," the video game publisher known for the "Madden" football games is jumping into fitness software targeted mostly at women. Electronic Arts Inc.... Read Story.

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