About Electronics & Gadgets: Better Road Trips

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor It's travel season, and iPhone expert Sam Costello takes us on a tour of the best road trip apps. Also this week, a new-look (and free) online training log from Garmin; a new, touch-friendly Microsoft Office, and much more. Garmin Unveils a New Online Training Log With Multi-Sport The latest version of Garmin Connect, dubbed "modern" accommodates greatly expanded sport and device options, and new ways of analyzing, using, and sharing sport data ...Read more Search Related Topics:  fitness  training  training log Improve Your Road Trips With iPhone and Apps Summer is the season of roadtrips. Roadtrips can be a lot of fun but, especially for families with younger kids, they can also be stressful. While there's probably no technology can credibly claim to completely remove the conflicts, complaining, and stress related to car trips with kids, the iPhone, iPad, and apps do offer some ways to at least make the trip more enjoyable ...Read more Search Related Topics:  iphone apps  personal hotspot  ebooks Microsoft Office Will Become More Touch Friendly Love it or hate it, touch-capable laptops and monitors are on the rise. Microsoft, which has a vested interest in these devices thanks to Windows 8, may be moving Microsoft Office even more in the stylus- and finger-friendly direction, according to some leaked screenshots ...Read more Search Related Topics:  microsoft office  apps  tablet pcs Surface Pro 3 vs. iPad Air While the Surface Pro 3 has the specs and the price tag that aligns more with the MacBook Air, it will no doubt draw inevitable comparisons with the iPad Air. And rightly so. Microsoft's Surface tablets are aimed squarely at the iPad, fighting the idea of a post PC world with a PC-Tablet hybrid device. And in some respects, it's a pretty good device. But does it really compare with an iPad Air? ...Read more Related Searches Electronics Gadgets New Electronics Electronics for You iPAD Gadgets Road Trip Featured Articles Six World Cup Apps for the iPhone Canon Pixma iP8720 Wireless Inkjet Review: Prong PocketPlug iPhone Case Speed Up Chrome on Android Nikon P600 Introduces 60X Zoom Lens to Market A Bigger, Better Bluetooth Speaker   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: How to Block Calls and Texts

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor I'm a fan of the call blocking feature of the iPhone with iOS 7 (the ultimate silencer for telemarketers) and this week we show you how to implement the feature. Also this week, big-format printers, a new Nikon DSLR review, and gifts for grads. How to Block Calls and Texts on iPhone Virtually everyone has some people in their lives they'd rather not talk to. Whether that's an ex, a former co-worker, or a persistent telemarketer, we'd all like to have the ability to block phone calls from these people. If you've got an iPhone running iOS 7 or up, now you can block calls, texts, and FaceTime requests ...Read more Search Related Topics:  facetime  ios 7  iphone phone app Big-Format (11" x 17") Printers for the Home Office The advantage of tabloid, or 11x17 inches, printers is that they can print on sheets of paper twice the size of the standard letter-size, or 8.5x11 inches. The benefits of printing on stock this big are numerous ...Read more Search Related Topics:  wide format printer  tabloid  ledger Nikon D5300 DSLR Review Those seeking an entry-level DSLR camera will be very pleased with the Nikon D5300 model. It has all of the basic photography features that you'd expect to find in an advanced interchangeable lens digital camera, including outstanding image quality and fast performance ...Read more Search Related Topics:  nikon reviews  camera reviews  Home Theater Gifts for Grads If you are Looking for a gift to give to your favorite Grad, check out some great choices in several home theater-related product categories ...Read more Search Related Topics:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  hdtv Related Searches Electronics TVS New Electronics Block Calls Electronics for You Gifts Gadgets Featured Articles DeLorme's New Satellite InReach GPS Explorer Garmin's Affordable New Forerunner 15 GPS Watch How to Estimate a Printer's Cost Per Page Kenu Highline iPhone Security Leash 4K Ultra HD TV May Be Here To Stay 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Review (X360)   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: High-End Audio From the Munich Show

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Even if you are not ready to spend thousands on new audio equipment, you might enjoy ogling some of the amazing equipment debuting at the Munich Show. Also this week, how to remotely control a computer with Google Chrome Remote Desktop; interesting iPhone features you may not be aware of, and more. Cool New Audio Gear From the Munich High-End Show With Munich being a high-end show, most of the new products are expensive, but they're worth ogling even if you don't have several thousand dollars to spend. And there's one here that's a surprisingly good deal ...Read more Search Related Topics:  best speakers  munich high end show  digital-to-analog converters Review: V-Moda XS Headphone From reading enthusiast sites like Head-Fi, and comments on the headphone reviews at The Wirecutter, it's apparent to me that most audiophiles prefer headphones that don't have a lot of bass. I can think of a couple of notable exceptions, though: the Velodyne vPulse and pretty much everything made by V-Moda ...Read more Search Related Topics:  headphones  headphone reviews  v-moda Remotely Control a Computer With Chrome Remote Desktop Ever wish you could connect to your computer at home or work when you're out and about? Or troubleshoot a family member's tech problems without leaving your home? Remote access software lets you do that ...Read more Search Related Topics:  remote access  chrome  remote desktop 10 Awesome, Little Known iPhone Features With a device as powerful as the iPhone, and an operating system as complex as iOS, there are dozens, maybe even hundreds of features that most people never know about. Whether you're curious about those features, or think you're an iPhone expert, this article can help you learn new things about your iPhone ...Read more Search Related Topics:  iphone camera  text messaging  iphone location awareness Related Searches Electronics TVS Electronics Deal Audio Editor Electronics Gadgets Home Audio Equipment Featured Articles How to Get Your iTunes Refund Printing From Microsoft Office for iPad A Portable Anti Theft Alarm for iPad or Smartphone Award-Winning Camera Equipment Innovative Panasonic GH4 Camera Debuts Sony's New Ultra HD TVs   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Samsung Smartphone Camera

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor The Galaxy Note 3's camera produces images that are comparable to a beginner-level point and shoot digital camera. Read on for the full review. Also this week, how to save money on printer ink, latest iPhone 6 rumors, a review of the new LEGO the Hobbit video game, and more. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Smartphone Camera Review The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone camera has 13 megapixels of resolution, which is one of the largest resolution numbers you'll find in a smartphone camera ...Read more Search Related Topics:  samsung reviews  camera reviews  LEGO The Hobbit Review (XONE) LEGO The Hobbit retains the classic LEGO game formula while adding some new mechanics, but much like the Peter Jackson movies it feels artificially and unnecessarily stretched out ...Read more Search Related Topics:  the hobbit  lord of the rings  peter jackson When a $150 Printer Can Cost You Thousands What many would-be printer buyers don't understand is that choosing a printer solely on purchase price could cost you hundreds, even thousands over the life of the printer. Why? Well, I'm sure you've heard the saying that, "Printer manufacturers make their money on ink." ...Read more Search Related Topics:  cpp  cost per page  high-volume printer Rumored GPS, Health & Fitness Features of the iPhone 6 Larger screen size would be a significant plus for iPhone GPS navigation apps, since using maps and following turn-by-turn directions can be squint-inducing on the current models, especially if the phone is secured in a windshield mount, or charging iPhone car mount ...Read more Search Related Topics:  iphone  iphone 6  gps navigation apps Related Searches GPS Camera Electronics Gadgets Camera Audio Video Smartphone Windows 8 Iphone Free Apps Featured Articles Boston Marathon Winner Wore GPS Watch Three Workplace Wishes for Apple's Upcoming iOS 8 Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4590 Review: Tego Audio CERA Wireless Speaker A Free Mobile Plan? Olympus's Latest Advanced OM-D Camera, the E-M10   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement