Articles by Barb Gonzalez
I'm a baby-boomer widowed mom of a teenage son. I am passionate about Home Theater and Gadgets. (My son is thrilled about that. My boyfriend is befuddled by it.) I love to play with these toys that make life fun and sometimes easier. But, like most people I find technology confusing and that the answers are in techno-babble. Crucial details and steps are left out. I've been given the gift (and sometimes a frustrating curse) of being able to see things from the mind of a beginner at the same time I can understand complex technology. Mostly, I give tips to help you choose, set up and use your electronics - home theater, gadgets, etc. But I also will write about the ways you can approach technology so it is easier for you to figure out for yourself. My favorite quote is "The obvious is hidden from those on the inside." Those who understand can rarely explain. I hope my gift will help you to enjoy technology and move forward into the future with fun and ease!
I attended CES 2009 in Las Vegas at the beginning of January and reported that 3D TV was everywhere. Today’s Superbowl commercials for “Monsters and Aliens” illustrated my point. We were at a …
For years I have had to choose between going to MacWorld or CES. Because I mostly cover home theater, of course I chose CES. Looks like the addition of the iPod/iPhone lounge will …
Just returned from CES 09. Rather than blogging to my blog here, I’ve been covering interesting tidbits for Home Theater Magazine online. To see my exciting home theater finds along with the finds …
As you get to know your new gadgets, they may not react the way you expect. Certainly, it would have been easier to read the user manual that you let slip back into the …
How to choose a Blu-ray Disc player
The time has come for the rest of us to get Blu-ray Disc players. To see gorgeous movies on our HDTVs, to take advantage of all that high …
I have a decent home theater and would hate to have to replace it. This is a case of why spend lots of money on a fancy surge protector when there’s cheap ones out …
I’ve just returned from wandering the expo looking at the cool new technology and gadgets at the CEDIA show in Denver– new home theater surround sound systems and home theater and home networking and automation. …
I was able to get a pair of Dr. Dre Beats Headphones by Monster Cable. They’re glossy, and look cool with their red “b”…but I listen to my iPod, how good could they be? …
]I love GPS devices. We’re chose San Diego for our vacation this year, because my son wanted to go to Comic Con (Popular Media convention). He’s having a great time with his friend but …
Have you ever noticed how–just when you go to hook up a new component, that’s the time when something arbitrary happens. Take today. I was re-connecting a friend’s home theater and the picture …
