Consumer Technology

Warning: Check Your Facebook Settings…Again!

Warning: Check Your Facebook Settings…Again!

Robert Siciliano | March 25, 2015

You’re More Exposed Than You Think Facebook has changed its policies that are supposed to protect your privacy—again. This year’s…

Bottom Line/Personal App Step-by-Step

Bottom Line/Personal App Step-by-Step

March 19, 2015

  Current Bottom Line / PERSONAL Print Subscribers Only Your current print subscription term includes free access to the iPad…

Bottom Line’s Top Picks from the Consumer Electronics Show

Bottom Line’s Top Picks from the Consumer Electronics Show

Gary Kaye | March 18, 2015

There were cars that drive themselves…massive “bendable screen” TVs that use nanotechnology to deliver amazingly bright colors…more wearable technology than…

Say Good-Bye to Old-Fashioned Lightbulbs
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Say Good-Bye to Old-Fashioned Lightbulbs

David Brooks | March 16, 2015

Traditional incandescent lightbulbs are about to be switched off. The federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 set lightbulb…

Pick a Tablet Computer You’ll Love

Pick a Tablet Computer You’ll Love

Eugene Kim | February 13, 2015

In the four years since Apple launched the original iPad, tablet computers have undergone dramatic changes. These mobile devices, meant…

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

Jim Miller | February 6, 2015

People typically don’t think about how much they use their hands until their hands get stiff and painful. Arthritis, carpal…

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Logan Abbott | January 22, 2015

New Changes Save You Hundreds Are you getting the best possible deal on your cell-phone service? Competition among service providers,…

6 Great Kitchen Gadgets That Make Great Gifts

6 Great Kitchen Gadgets That Make Great Gifts

Linda Gassenheimer | January 13, 2015

These terrific kitchen gadgets make cooking easier and more fun. They make great gifts, too! All are available on Amazon.com…

High-Tech Ways to Age at Home

High-Tech Ways to Age at Home

Majd Alwan, PhD | December 16, 2014

It's now easy to take care of your health needs on your own... Where do you plan to live during…

Crazy Way to Fix DVD Scratches
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Crazy Way to Fix DVD Scratches

December 9, 2014

Did you accidentally scratch your favorite movie DVD or music CD? Don't buy that special repair kit just yet. Try…

The Best New HDTVs

The Best New HDTVs

David Katzmaier | November 19, 2014

Top picks for every budget Even though “high-definition” has become the standard for TV sets since HDTVs went on sale…

Stop Online Spies

Stop Online Spies

Robert Siciliano | October 24, 2014

It is not a secret that your online activity is not very private. Cyber criminals and government agencies have ways…

Hackers Could Ruin Your Life

Hackers Could Ruin Your Life

John Sileo | October 14, 2014

Changing passwords isn't enough to stop them Recent news that Russian hackers had stolen more than 1.2 billion passwords from…

DIY Fixes for Laptops, Tablets and Cell Phones
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DIY Fixes for Laptops, Tablets and Cell Phones

Kyle Wiens | September 25, 2014

Who Needs a Geek Squad? Portable electronic devices are convenient…but they are prone to mishaps and other frustrating problems. Smartphones…

Simple Solutions for Photo Overload

Simple Solutions for Photo Overload

Sharon Profis | September 12, 2014

How to Organize & Really Enjoy Your Digital Pics If you use a digital camera or smartphone, there's a good…