Lifestyle & Trends - Technology

The modern family (video) game night

Playing video games, once considered a "no parents allowed" activity, has become one of the most popular ways for families to have fun, interact and even stay healthy - together.

Selecting the best television service provider

Few things are more universally enjoyable than sitting back at the end of a long day and turning on the TV. Whether you're interested in sports or news or home design, television provides a wonderful distraction. However, while picking what shows to watch may be a relatively easy choice for most people, selecting the best television service provider can be a bit more difficult.

How to make choosing entertainment options a breeze

Whether it's looking for the perfect first-date movie or searching for lyrics to a favorite song, Americans are spending increasing amounts of time searching for ideal ways to spend their hard-earned free time and dollars. In fact, one of every 10 online searches is entertainment related. While the online explosion of entertainment activities and information means more choices, it also means doing more leg-work to find that right choice.

Today's technology can help make weight loss easier

Many of us want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, but are looking for some assistance to keep ourselves on track. Luckily, with today's technology, there are resources online and offline that can be used to help us stay motivated and track progress.

Five tech tools for non-gearheads

Does it ever seem like the more things new technology can do, the more complicated using it becomes? And sometimes it's so complicated you don't feel like using it at all? If so, you're not alone. If you have a place in your life for uncomplicated technology, here are five tech tools that are both easy to use and elegantly useful.

Television enters the third dimension

Jabberwockies, Na'vi, and flaming spears may be the stuff of this year's biggest 3D movies, but soon they'll also be flying into homes across the country, and the world, in undiminished quality. Three-dimensional television is finally coming to life, as three TV providers -- DirecTV, Comcast, and AT&T (link to: http://www.att.com) -- have already started televising 3D sports, with plans to roll out programming in more formats and genres by year's end.

What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?

Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses.

The downside of having too many gadgets in your car

How many gadgets do you have in your car? If it's a newer model, the answer is probably "way too many."

Protect your college kid's laptop

A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.

Are my vehicle's electronics and other add-ons insured?

Are you driving around in the ride of your dreams? Whether your car is a souped-up Mustang, a classic with all the bells and whistles or a Ford Escort with an improved sound system, your car is likely one of your most prized possessions.

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