Tips & How-Tos - the Latest
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Tip: Websites that Help Young Kids Learn How to Read
Nothing beats reading a book out-loud to your child, but sometimes technology can help. These websites offer a number of engaging activities for 3-5 year-olds that teach your child early reading skills.
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How-To: How to Protect Your Kids from Inappropriate Content Online, on TV and in Video Games
With so many potential avenues for your kids to access inappropriate content, you need to be savvy about the ways you can control what your children are exposed to. This video, produced in conjunction with Parents TV, will guide you through the options.
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Tip: Loyalty Cards Go Digital with Smart Phone Apps
Is your keychain or wallet weighed down by loyalty cards? Use a loyalty card app on your cell phone to store them instead.
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How-To: How to Maximize the Life of Rechargable Batteries
From camcorders to screwdrivers to cellphones, numerous devices run on rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Getting the most power and the longest life out of your batteries is straightforward if you follow some basic guidelines. -
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Tip: The Advantages of a Full-featured Camcorder Over a Pocketcam
Using a digital camera’s movie mode or a basic pocketcam is fine for everyday events, but for those priceless moments like weddings, birthday parties, and a child’s first steps you’ll want to save those in higher quality HD.
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How-To: How to Create Custom Memo Pads
Whether you run a small business and are looking for professional note paper or want to create unique party favors for your kid, custom memo pads are fun and easy to make.
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Tip: Speakers that Hide in Furniture and Fixtures
From ottomans to ceiling fans, a wide variety of home furnishings and fixtures now are hiding speakers in the most inconspicuous—and surprising—places.
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Tip: Tips for Setting Up a 3D Home Theater
If you plan to purchase a 3D TV, follow this advice to make sure you get the rich, vibrant, immersive experience you're looking for. -
Tip: What You Need to Get 3D TV at Home
Want 3D TV in your home? Great! Here is what you need to make it happen.
Updated January 9, 2009 with new information on getting 3D from non-3D players and consoles -
Tip: Five Tech Products that Will Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Give yourself the best chance of successfully reaching your fitness goals this year with these five tech products: a heart-rate monitor, an activity monitor, a fitness game, a portable fitness coach, and diet-tracking software.
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