How to arrange a digital photo show in the living room - Part 1

30 December 2004

 

It's show time: a photographer's hour to present her work in front of an audience. Setting up the required technology in your own living room allows you to prepare yourself well. After all, you'll want your photos look great and your guests to enjoy the show. Advice on digital photo slideshows >

 

 

Do you and your mobile phone have a healthy relationship?

24 December 2004

 

You and your mobile phone have developed a very special bond. Maybe you’ve given your mobile a personal screensaver, or you have composed a special ring tone to show just how much you care. However, there comes a time in every relationship when you should take a close look at it and determine if it is a healthy one. Test your relationship >

 

 

Is your digital music library future-proof?

18 December 2004

 

What if, in a year or two, your car stereo won't play the music stored on your portable player, or your new personal video player won't play music bought from iTunes? You might have some philosophical remarks and ethical questions to ask from the companies that sold you the equipment. Advice on digital music >

 

 

Finding a mobile phone for grandma

12 December 2004

 

Many people entering their golden years appreciate the safety and convenience of a mobile phone once they realize its benefits for every day life. When your grandma finally wants a mobile, make sure that that the keys on the phone's front panel are large and traditionally organized. Advice on mobile phones for senior people >

 

 

Take better photos with your camera phone

6 December 2004

 

Many memorable moments in life have disappeared into a haze, because photos snapped on a camera phone have miserably failed. Keep your phone steady, and learn seven other valuable tips that will quickly improve the quality of photos you capture on your camera phone. Advice on camera phone photos >

 

 

Mobile technology for your dog to wear - and for you to feel happy about

30 November 3004

 

In the past, some dog owners dressed their poodles in sweaters in the winter, costumes for Halloween and maybe even a two-piece bikini at the beach. Now, modern technology has brought dog lovers new, more useful products that will have both you and your dog barking with delight. Advice on mobile electronics for dogs >

 

 

Don't lock yourself in a restrictive digital music technology

24 November 2004

 

Today, shoppers of digital music are forced to deal with technical details they shouldn't even be aware of. For avoiding costly re-investments in the same songs in the future, you'll have to learn the basics of digital audio technologies. Now. Advice on digital music >

 

 

A student's guide to holiday shopping - in style and in budget

18 November 2004

 

A clever, useful gift that tells something about the person who is giving the present and that brings true joy to the recipient doesn't have to be expensive. These 10 cool mobile gift ideas won't break anyone's bank, but they let you tune yourself into the holiday spirit in style. Advice on holiday shopping>

 

 

Do you have what it takes to be a competitive texter?

11 November 2004

 

Take this quick quiz to find out if you have the makings of the world's next great mobile texter. It takes an individual with great ability, determination and dedication to master the skill of mobile texting. Give it a try >

 

 

Ten tips for enjoying digital photography with your child

2 November 2004

 

Once children realize how easy it is to snap photos on a digital camera, instantly view them on the screen and watch photo slideshows on a computer monitor or on a TV, questions will be asked. Be prepared - and enjoy the marvels of digital photography with the whole family. Advice on digital photography >

 

 

Which software powers your mobile phone?

26 October 2004

 

Learning the basics of your phone's operating system software gives you an opportunity to do new, useful things with your phone. Device manufacturers are using Linux, Palm OS, Symbian OS, and Windows Mobile software for powering their new mobile devices, but which one should you learn? Advice on mobile phone software >

 

 

Responsible use of mobile phones for children

20th October, 2004

 

Not every child has a mobile phone yet, but maybe they haven't yet realized how easy it could be get one from their parents. Once the decision has been made, don’t just give your kid a mobile phone and walk away, but set the rules for using it together with your child. Advice on mobile phones for children >

 

 

Tips for listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone

14 October, 2004

 

Keep up with the latest hit singles and breaking news on a mobile phone with a built-in FM radio. The radio is easy to set up, will work anywhere in the world where there are FM radio broadcasts, and you don’t have to pay anything extra for using it. Tips on mobile phone radios >

 

 

Ebooks from the public library

9. October, 2004

 

In many countries, public libraries may not be renowned for having enough high-tech gear to satisfy information-hungry or romance-craving readers' hopes for instant delivery of books. At home, however, avid readers have been able to purchase and download eBooks from the Internet for reading them on the computer. Now, eLib AB (other solutions: ellibs and netLibrary) has helped public libraries in Sweden provide eBooks for loan on computers and on mobile devices. Anyone with a Swedish library card can download eBook reader software and an eBook to a mobile device or to a computer from the library and enjoy them right away. The loaned eBook must be read within 28 days before it expires.

 

Full-length books may not be the easiest way to begin enjoying literature in electronic format. Short stories or articles would be easier to digest on a small screen of a mobile device, but libraries can only offer what is available for them. All in all, this eBook loaning system leads by example by offering a choice to use mobile devices for reading - just think of penny-pinching students around the world, mothers nursing their children at home, or audiences in developing countries who get easy access to information through a system like this. Related story: eBook reader software review

 

 

Are You Ready for a Digital Camera?

3 October 2004

 

Thinking about buying a new camera and not sure whether to go digital or stick with a film camera? Digital cameras can open up a world of potential; the real question is whether you are ready to take advantage of what the technology has to offer. Advice on digital and film cameras >