martes, 31 de julio de 2012

About Electronics & Gadgets: Navigating Olympics Coverage

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From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor
This week, our guides offer a TV navigation guide for the London Olympics, as well as tips for watching online or listening via radio or Internet. Also in this issue, iPad lessons for beginners, "spoof-proof" GPS, and more.

London 2012 Olympics TV Schedule Navigation Guide
The 2012 London Olympics have arrived and with so much to watch between July 27th and August 12th 2012, just finding out what is on when is a big task. However, here is how you can find out when your favorite sport or event will be on, and if it is available in your area via NBC Olympics.com ...Read more
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Four iPad Lessons for Beginners
Did you know that you can move apps around on your iPad's screen, even moving some apps to the dock at the bottom? Did you know you can group apps into folders? Or search for apps by pressing the Home Button when you are on the iPad's home screen? If any of this comes as a surprise, you may be interested in our 4-day email course covering iPad basics ...Read more

Google Fiber + TV = Nirvana?
The internet side of the world has been abuzz with news of Google launching a fiber to the home ISP in Kansas City for some time now. Google recently announced that along with their connectivity offering, they'll also be providing TV service to the small footprint they cover. Read more
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Can We Make GPS 'Spoof-Proof'?
GPS navigation may be much more difficult to defeat than many assume it is. And there are technologies already available off-the-shelf (some of which are in your smartphone) to create a spoof-proof navigation system ...Read more
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martes, 24 de julio de 2012

About Electronics & Gadgets: Microsoft Office 2013

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This week, Mobile Office guide Melanie Pinola walks us through the brand new, touch-friendly, cloud-centric Microsoft Office 2013 suite. Also in this edition, a Panasonic 3D television review, iPhone 5 rumors, Olympics-themed game reviews, and more.

Microsoft Office 2013: Touch-Friendly and Cloud-Optimized
Microsoft has just unveiled its next-generation Office 2013 (a.k.a. Office 15), and besides the cleaner, Metro-style redesign, the office suite has a lot to offer people who work on multiple devices. The biggest emphasis in the new Office is the cloud syncing ...Read more
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Panasonic TC-L42ET5 3D Television Review
The Panasonic TC-L42ET5 is a slim, stylish-looking, 42-inch LCD TV that incorporates 3D viewing using the passive glasses viewing system (4 pairs of glasses included), as well as VieraConnect network media player/streamer functions ...Read more

iPod Minis: iPhone 5 Rumors, FaceTime Charges
iPhone / iPod guide Sam Costello has updated his article tracking rumors about the iPhone 5 with some news. He thinks we're starting to see this phone taking a reasonably clear shape ...Read more

London 2012 Game Review (X360)
London 2012 is the best Olympic-themed videogame ever. Sure, the bar wasn't exactly high (just take a look at the Beijing 2008 game, woof) but London 2012 easily vaults over every past Olympic tie-in game by actually being fun ...Read more

 


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martes, 17 de julio de 2012

About Electronics & Gadgets: Get the Best Olympics Viewing Experience

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From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor
More of the Olympic Games will be televised and streamed online than ever before. Learn how to get the best Olympics viewing experience this week from our home theater guide, Robert Silva. Also, an iPad eBooks tutorial, game reviews, and more.

Get Ready to Watch and Record the Olympics
In order to fully appreciate the Olympics, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. To prepare for the best homebound Olympics viewing experience, check out the following setup tips ...Read more
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How to Buy and Manage eBooks at the iPad iBooks Store
Purchasing ebooks through the iBooks Store is very similar to buying any other media via Apple's iTunes Store. One key difference, though, is how you access the store. Rather than through iTunes or a dedicated app like the iTunes WiFi Store on the iPad and iPhone, in this case, you access it through the iBooks app ...Read more
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Review: Astro A30 Crossgaming Headset
One of the more interesting gaming headsets on the market is the Astro A30/MixAmp 5.8 crossgaming package, which includes a headset as well as a portable mini-amp to help extend your listening pleasure.Read more
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Ten Best Xbox 360 Games on Demand
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martes, 10 de julio de 2012

About Electronics & Gadgets: Take Great Photos at Concerts

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Make the most of your summer concert photo opportunities with tips from digital photography guide Kyle Schurman. Also this week, best GPS for hiking and backpacking, home theater speaker placement tips, and more.

Take Great Photos at Concerts
Low-light photography has many challenges. Use these tips to achieve better results when photographing plays and concerts ...Read more

Home Theater Video Tip Series: Speaker Placement
In order to get the best listening experience, it is not only important to have a home theater receiver and a good set of loudspeakers, but where you place those speakers in your room can make a big difference in how the sound reaches your ears ...Read more

Best GPS Devices For Hiking & Backpacking
A handheld GPS device, which is completely waterproof, rugged, and runs on AA batteries, can be a better and more reliable option than a smartphone for the hiking and backpacking enthusiast. Modern GPS units may have extras, such as cameras or the ability to communicate via satellite. Read on for more about the five best handheld hiking GPS units ...Read more
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The Amazing Spider-Man Game Review (X360)
The Amazing Spider-Man turns his unique powers into tangible gameplay better than just about any Spider-Man game before it. You really do feel like Spider-Man. There are a couple of missteps along the way, but overall The Amazing Spider-Man is a lot of fun ...Read more
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