Tech Tips and How-Tos
May 10, 2012 – 1:53 pm | No Comment

Yes, I disappeared from Simple Tech Guru for a little while, but I’ll try to return.  These days I am writing for Tech Goes Strong to help simplify all kinds of technology.
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Triathlon Training Technology -Fitness-Weight Loss

How to use technology for losing weight and training. Features, tips, and my journey toward an Olympic-length triathlon.

Cutting Out Cable-Streaming Media & Home Networks

Can you live without cable TV? See my experience. How to get movies, TV shows, your videos, photos and music WHERE and WHEN you want it. What you need to stream.

iPhones, IPads, ITunes & Gadgets on the Go

iHow-to and iNews: How to use your iPhones, iPods, iPads, Android SmartPhones, MP3s, GPS…What they are. What you want. How to use it. Troubleshooting and tips.

Photography

Making photography and cameras simple. Explaining features to help you get your best photos.

TVs, Home Audio and Home Entertainment

All about TVs, and home audio includes components like Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, and DVRs, TIVO, and anything else you hook up to your TV… Satellite, Antenna, Cable

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Confessions of a Black Friday Junkie
November 17, 2009 – 8:54 pm | One Comment
Confessions of a Black Friday Junkie

I am a black friday junkie.  My best friend says that’s an understatement. Let’s just say I’ve seen the front of many electronics/office supply/clothing and toy stores at 4am.  The idea of dragging yourself out …

What you Must Know about Streaming Movies from Online-”Fair Use”
September 10, 2009 – 4:17 am | 2 Comments
What you Must Know about Streaming Movies from Online-”Fair Use”

I am the proud owner of a number of devices that allow me to stream the movies I want to watch anytime I want to watch them.  August is a month of reruns so movies …

Connected Home is Evolving- CONNECTIONS ’09- DECE
June 5, 2009 – 4:29 pm | 2 Comments
Connected Home is Evolving- CONNECTIONS ’09- DECE

The connected home seems like some future world but it’s here today. What is the “connected home?” It’s when you can watch TV programs, your own videos, online videos, share your photos and …

Shopping for TVs – Step 2 Get Advice
May 14, 2009 – 11:20 pm | No Comment

The second step in shopping for a TV is finding out what features are available on today’s TVs.  Researching TVs can be time consuming and tedious for most folk.  Here’s…
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Shopping for a Home Theater & More – Step One: Evaluation
May 1, 2009 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
Shopping for a Home Theater & More – Step One: Evaluation

 I’ve written much to give advice about shopping for home theater–buying TVs and components and more.  It is unfortunate (but fun for me) that I am in the position to buy a bunch of electronics. …

You Don’t Need A Cable Box
April 30, 2009 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
You Don’t Need A Cable Box

 
If you subscribe to cable TV, you don’t need to rent their cable box, you have choices. I’m about to move into a new house here in Bend. I’ve been living on acreage …

A Sad Day for Plasma TVs – “Seeing and Hearing like you never will” -Pioneer Kuro R.I.P.
February 21, 2009 – 5:52 am | No Comment
A Sad Day for Plasma TVs – “Seeing and Hearing like you never will” -Pioneer Kuro R.I.P.

[/caption]. It’s official. Pioneer has killed their plasma division. I got confirmation from my PR connection at Pioneer. Here’s the official lowdown The company that makes the best consumer flat screens, the reference by which …

3D TV is a Reality
February 2, 2009 – 12:47 pm | No Comment
3D TV is a Reality

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 …

Cool Technology from CES 09 and Digital Tips
January 12, 2009 – 2:25 pm | No Comment

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 …

Troubleshooting your Technology
December 30, 2008 – 4:37 am | No Comment
Troubleshooting your Technology

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 …