Ah, for the simple days, when TVs were basic appliances and the most critical question you'd need to consider was which newscast to watch at 10. Today, TVs are complex devices with boatloads of features. That means you need real knowledge if you want to buy, set up, and enjoy one. Video nerd and frequent PCWorld contributor Zack Stern can help. His article "Fact or Fiction? 8 HDTV Myths Demystified" answers some key questions about current HDTV technology. It's information that any truly informed couch potato should know.
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Fact or Fiction? 8 HDTV Myths Demystified"
HDTV shopping is fraught with complexity, confusion, and potential pitfalls. We sort through eight of the most confounding HD concepts to help you avoid the hokum and buy with confidence.

Banish Seven Bad Tech Habits
Seven ways to improve your computing life by changing the way you use your computer.

How to Navigate the Deluge of Netflix Streaming Devices
You can stream Netflix to more than 50 devices, including game consoles and HDTVs. We'll help you make sense of it all, so that you can stream Netflix into your living room.

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News

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The Birth of Windows: From Vaporware to Reality
The product manager who ultimately got Microsoft's OS out the door tells the tale of transforming Windows 1.0 into a product known worldwide.

Why iPad Is the 'Children's Toy of the Year'
Have you ever seen a 4-year-old play with an iPhone? It's actually kind of shocking. Kids take to the iPhone's multitouch user interface like they do trucks or dolls.

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Work Smarter With Online Collaboration Tools
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Blogs

Bike Directions Added to Google Maps
Google has added bike routes to Google Maps, allowing you to find routes in 150 U.S. cities.

Samsung's 3D TVs: Bold and Bright
Samsungs 3D TV technology arrives in new LED, LCD, and plasma TVs; new content arrives from DreamWorks and Samsungs new HDTV apps store.

Meet PlayStation Move, Sony's PS3 Motion Controller
Sony uses its GDC 2010 press conference to name its PS3 motion controller and demonstrate a variety of upcoming motion-related games.

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Reviews

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Gets Low-Light Right
The small-but-skilled Cyber-shot WX1 takes phenomenal low-light shots and easy panoramic images, making it a superb compact camera for anyone without giant hands.

Brother HL-3070cw Color LED Printer Has Wi-Fi but Comes With Trade-Offs
Getting wireless connectivity at this price point is a nice bonus, but the HL-3070cw color printer is otherwise slow and sparsely featured.

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How-To

How Not to Shut Down Your Laptop, and Other Tips
Here's how to avoid mucking up Windows, why you should use Hibernate and not Sleep, and info on a Web service that could save your life.

Getting Started in Digital Photography
Here's how to choose a camera and an image editor, along with important tips to help you begin taking great photos.

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Videos

Motorola's Devour Smartphone: It's No Droid
The Motorola Devour has a solid build and great social networking features, but our reviewer found that it has a few design flaws, is too expensive, and its camera is mediocre.

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Downloads

GreenPrint World
Streamline your printouts and save money with this free utility.

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