Thursday, December 06, 2012

Sorry…No Windows 8 Stories Here

Every time I put together one of these tech blogs, I hope there are no critical Windows or Microsoft stories I need to include. I’ve over-saturated you with them over the last couple of month…mostly because there were things you needed to know, since most of you are Windows users.

Today, I am able to achieve that goal. No specific stories about Microsoft. Hooray!

What you will find here are a couple of important news stories, some tips, and some buying guides on certain tech products. I particularly like story #6 that explains what you need to understand when buying an HDTV. I am sure many of you have that on your gift list.

So, with all that in mind, let’s move forward. - JRC

The U.N. and the Internet: What to expect, what to fear (FAQ)

The U.S., Canada, and European allies are squaring off against Russia and China at a U.N. Internet summit. At stake: the future of how the Internet will be run.

Apple Will Be Made in America, Finally

Hoping to achieve what even Steve Jobs once considered the impossible, the largest company in American history will attempt to actually make a major product in America.

Review: Microsoft Office 2013 features new look, prices

This review focuses on the desktop applications, which you'll be able to buy either on their own or as part of the cloud-connected Office 365 suite next year.

The New Weather Underground Wundermap Offers Current Conditions, Plans Trips, Even Helps Buy a Home

The team at Weather Underground, your favorite weather site (and mine) just took the wraps off of an all-new WunderMap, which displays everything from current conditions, radar, temperature, wind speed and direction, and more all in an easy to use layout. Plus, for serious weather fans, there's even more under the hood.

Most Popular Photography Tips, Tricks, and Hacks of 2012

2012 was a great year for all things photography, with lots of posts to help you behind the camera, in front of it, when you're shooting, and when you're editing. Here is a cornucopia of helpful articles on making better photos.

TV tech explainer: Every HDTV technology decoded

Don't let numbers and marketing terms like 240Hz, 1080p, LED, contrast ratio, and 4K confuse you. Find out what they all mean -- and which ones matter -- here.

How to buy the best portable hard drive

Before you can choose the right drive, however, you have to identify your needs, wants, and budget.

Headphones buying guide

the variety of styles and options is wider than ever, and the opportunities for in-person testing fewer. To help you find the perfect set of headphones, here’s my yearly buying guide: what to look (and listen) for, descriptions of the different types.

The best e-readers for Christmas

Digital reading devices separate into two basic types. On the one hand, you have the traditional e-reader, based on e-ink technology, and designed specifically reading. But now we have the 7in tablet, an altogether more sophisticated gadget, but one now starting to challenge the old-fashioned e-reader on price, especially when you consider the extra functionality it incorporates.

Best Android-powered tablets (December 2012 edition)

While there's no doubt that the king of the tablets is Apple's iPad, that doesn't mean that there's no demand for Android-powered hardware. There are some very good reasons why an Android tablet might be perfect for you.

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