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The new digital divide is between smart TVs and not-so-smart TVs. That’s because top-of-the-class television sets today function more like computers than the passive monitors of even a few years ago. The newest TVs are Wi-Fi-capable, embed dual processors and sport USB and Ethernet jacks.

If your home theater system is missing a solid projector, then the Pyle Pro PRJSD188 is worth checking out. It’s a feature-rich projector that supports 1080p full HD and 720p HD, as well as both rear and front projection. 

The BenQ Joybee GP2 is a powerful projector that’s ideally suited for today’s mobile users, thanks to its integrated iPhone/iPod dock and ability to run on battery power. 

There was a time when many households contained a projector screen, used mainly to show 8mm and Super 8 home movies and slide shows. Unfortunately for the manufacturers of those screens, camcorders and digital cameras made them more or less obsolete.

Mother’s Day is coming, and there’s not much time left to get your mom that perfect gift. You could always pick up some flowers or candy, but you’ve probably given her countless bouquets and sweets over the years, so that wouldn’t be much of a surprise, would it? 

Maybe you’ve seen the movie 127 Hours, or perhaps you know the story of Aron Ralston. It’s a true story. In 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking alone in Utah when a boulder fell on his arm, pinning him in place. Suffice it to say that after five days of being stuck, Aron used a dull multi-tool to help free himself; according to Aron...

Look no further than the room where people are placing their in-home network routers to tell how they’re using them. According to a study recently released by TDG Research, in 2006 some 39.2 percent of owners reported they put the router in a home office while only 18.4 percent put one in the living room. 

A caring parent will always try to respond quickly to the needs of young ones, but sometimes this requires the powers of a superhero. You need to be able to see and hear through walls and leap over tall buildings in a single bound. 

When you’re looking to cut cable’s ballooning costs, a one-time purchase of a TV antenna can be significantly less than even a one-month cable bill. Best of all, there’s no monthly subscription fee. The antenna pulls in free over-the-air TV stations that include the commercial networks, PBS affiliates and independent stations in your...

One of the best reasons to put on headphones (besides to hear music that’s truly worth listening to) is to shut out the world around you. However, it's difficult to quiet down noisy environments, like the cabin of an airplane or the chatter in an office. 

You can always go with roses, assorted chocolates and a greeting card, but a bit of imagination can’t hurt when it comes to making Valentine’s Day memorable. Here are a bunch of gift-giving ideas for her, for him and for the kids.

As the A/V component of choice to show off your Full HD TV’s or projector’s chops, the Blu-ray Disc player has evolved beyond garden-variety DVD and CD players and is better viewed as an all-purpose media player.

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