Lifestyle & Trends - Technology

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.

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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.

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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.

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Home improvement projects made easier by technology

Home remodeling projects can become overwhelming to even the most experienced DIYers. Thanks to new technology and online resources, these projects don't have to be so daunting. With online sites and tools to keep homeowners on track, complicated projects are simpler than ever. By doing the proper research and using these new resources, homeowners will find that technology can make home improvement projects faster, and more painless and precise.

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Virtual schools 'clicking' for many students this school year

A record number of students are heading back to school this year - without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (also known as cyber schools or e-schools), combined with booming parent (and student) demand for high-quality virtual education, have more students than ever logging on, instead of boarding a school bus, this back-to-school season.

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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."

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Family fun at your fingertips

With summer around the corner, you might be thinking about a vacation or what to do to keep the kids busy. Luckily, you've come a long way from the days of guidebooks and day planners. Today, you have smartphones to help plan summer vacation activities with ease.

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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.

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Five things to teach your parents about using social media

Parents everywhere are signing up for social media websites to better engage with their children and keep up with their activities, among other things. Whether yours are already on Facebook and Twitter or have just discovered e-mail, it's probably time to have "the talk" about social media. It may not be as awkward as the birds and the bees, but introducing your parents to online social networks may deter embarrassing mishaps that will forever be cached online.

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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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