Consumer Technology

Any Smartphone or Laptop Can Catch Fire
Consumer Technology

Any Smartphone or Laptop Can Catch Fire

Susan McKelvey | April 24, 2017

The popular Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone was recalled late last year after dozens of users’ phones burst into flames.…

Don’t Let Home Wi-Fi Spy On You
Consumer Technology

Don’t Let Home Wi-Fi Spy On You

Robert Siciliano | March 27, 2017

Your home Wi-Fi network may have contributed to a massive cyberattack this fall. What happened: On October 21, hackers released…

Antennas That Get You Free TV

Antennas That Get You Free TV

John R. Quain | March 24, 2017

If you’re tired of paying big bills for lots of cable- or satellite-TV channels that you never watch, there may…

Best Gadgets From The Consumer Electronics Show 2017

Best Gadgets From The Consumer Electronics Show 2017

Gary Kaye | March 20, 2017

A Bed That Adjusts as You Sleep…the Best TV Ever…and Other Great New Gadgets It’s a place where self-driving cars…

How To Shoot Great Winter Photos

How To Shoot Great Winter Photos

Jeff Wignall | February 7, 2017

Your smartphone camera can do a great job capturing winter scenes whether it’s the kids digging out the car or…

Gadgets That Find The Things You Always Lose

Gadgets That Find The Things You Always Lose

Jim Miller | January 30, 2017

If you frequently misplace objects such as your TV remote, keys, wallet, purse, phone, laptop or tablet, there’s an easy…

For Better Cell-Phone Sound, Do This

For Better Cell-Phone Sound, Do This

August 15, 2016

Don’t you hate it when you’re helping a friend in the kitchen and he doesn’t have music available to cook…

Laptops That Can Take a Beating

Laptops That Can Take a Beating

Avram Piltch | May 23, 2016

Most consumers choose a laptop computer based on size, speed, storage capacity and screen quality. But if you are accident…

How to Take Great Food Photos

How to Take Great Food Photos

Jon Van Gorder | May 9, 2016

Whether you’re shooting a restaurant meal or a homemade creation, you can enhance your food shots with some tricks… Make…

How to Take Amazing Graduation Photos

How to Take Amazing Graduation Photos

Jeff Wignall | March 30, 2016

Photos of a graduation ceremony are likely to be among your most treasured possessions. How to take great ones… • Use…

7 Email Secrets to Make Your Life Easier and Safer

7 Email Secrets to Make Your Life Easier and Safer

Ryan A. Teeter, PhD | March 2, 2016

Here are seven surprising things that can transform the way you use e-mail… 1. You might be able to cancel…

The Headband That Prevents Headaches and Other Great New Gadgets

The Headband That Prevents Headaches and Other Great New Gadgets

Gary Kaye | March 2, 2016

Virtual reality has finally become real…TV pictures are sharper than ever…and “smart” items ranging from socks to thermometers now can…

How to Pack Your Digital “Go Bag”

How to Pack Your Digital “Go Bag”

Joseph C. Kvedar, MD | February 9, 2016

These apps will help you and your family stay safe… We all know to keep water, ready-to-eat food and similar…

How to Make Money Blogging

How to Make Money Blogging

Jim Blasingame | January 20, 2016

Our Simple Step-By-Step Guide Do you shake your head in wonder at the mistakes you see people making with their…

The 3 Simplest Smartphones

The 3 Simplest Smartphones

Jim Miller | January 6, 2016

And an App That Makes Any Phone Easier to Use People have grown to depend on their smartphones for a…