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"Smart Home Lifestyle" Articles
All articles originally appeared in our weekly column, "Smart Home
Lifestyle," in the Saturday Business Section of the Asheville
Citizen-Times.
Article Index
2007
- Last minute gift gadget ideas to keep you out of the malls and the big box stores
December 22, 2007
- Three ways to know if you're a "techie" and how to pass off as one even you're really not
December 1, 2007
- Three new technologies sure to become the Apple of your i
November 10, 2007
- High-tech gadgets can help make your commute safer, more fun
October 20, 2007
- Happy birthday :-) Love them or hate them, emoticons are 25 years old
September 29, 2007
- Bluetooth devices offer the latest movable feast for electronics
September 22, 2007
- Logitech's inventions help make life a little more leisurely
September 8, 2007
- Backing up your computer keeps your data safe for the future
September 1, 2007
- Wii bridges generation gap
between the young and young-at-heart
August 25, 2007
- High-tech gear will make
going back to school a lot cooler this year
August 11, 2007
- Hi-Tech Wedding Gifts sure
to Impress both Bride and Groom
August 4, 2007
- Hi-tech gadgets for you and
your pet
July 28, 2007
- Airplane Travel Gadgets that
will Help you Earn your Wings
July 21, 2007
- Internet Dating; Technology
Helping People Click
July 14, 2007
- Home Theaters; Three Ways
to get more “Wow Factor”
June 23, 2007
- Home Automation: Bringing
Total Home Control Home
June 9, 2007
- Hotels are the new entertainment
haven for weary, wired travelers
June 2, 2007
- GPS receivers can give drivers
entertainment as well as guidance
May 26, 2007
- High-tech gadgets can take
the tedium out of road trips this summer
May 19, 2007
- Don't let preconceived notions
stand in the way of buying gadgets for mom
May 12, 2007
- ZonePlayer offers homeowners
new option for wireless, multizone music
May 5, 2007
- Liven up your backyard barbecues
by adding hot outdoor electronics
April 28, 2007
- You can take satellite TV
and radio everywhere you go this summer
April 16, 2007
- Follow these tips to find
the perfect fit in an audio-video company
April 9, 2007
- Computer monitors are getting
bigger, better and more functional
March 31, 2007
- Beneath the Surface of Fiber-Optic
Technology
March 17, 2007
- Techno Fashion; You Wear
it Well
March 3, 2007
- These home theater components
boost system without breaking bank
February 24, 2007
- For the clearest in picture
in high-definition TVs, you can't beat a 1080p
February 17, 2007
- Valentine's Day isn't just
chocolates and flowers; go high-tech for your guy this year
February 10, 2007
- Snow sports and new tech
gadgets go glove to glove this winter
January 27, 2007
- Great gadgets help make New
Year's resolutions more realistic
January 13, 2007
- No longer just a glorified
VCR - TiVo becoming more versatile
January 6, 2007
- Your new plasma TV won't
be picture-perfect without some adjustments
January 2, 2007
2006
- 3 high-tech gadgets to get
the 'procrastinators' going with their Christmas shopping
December 16, 2006
- Four Gift Gadgets Every Gal
Will Love
December 9, 2006
- 4 Great Gift Gadgets for
your Guy
December 2, 2006
- In a Wi-Fi zone? Now you
can watch TV, access computer files on some cell phones
November 18, 2006
- New Xbox 360 and Playstation
3 Blend Gaming and High-Definition Entertainment
November 11, 2006
- Lighting control systems
simplify your lifestyle while adding ambiance
November 4, 2006
- There are many ways to enjoy
home entertainment systems but 3 to conceal them
October 28, 2006
- Check out these 3 gadgets
for the ultimate in cell phone protection
October 14, 2006
- CD ripping companies can
take your music collection to a new digital level
October 7, 2006
- Media centers offering 1-stop
entertainment access take spotlight at tech expo
September 30, 2006
- Here are 4 things to think
about before planning your 'smart home'
September 23, 2006
- Home Automation Integrates
with Concierge Services for Simpler Lifestyle
September 16, 2006
- Multizone music systems lets
you play different tunes in different rooms
September 9, 2006
- Hi-Tech Fitness Gadgets Make
Exercising a Little Easier
August 26, 2006
- Home security systems offer
a wide variety of high-tech protections
August 19, 2006
- High-tech wedding gifts can
ease newlyweds' transition to the everyday
August 12, 2006
- 1080p resolution brings clarity
- and expense - to the HDTV picture
August 5, 2006
- Extravagant Electronics:
Dream a Little Dream of me
July 22, 2006
- When it comes to keeping
your computer safe - what's the backup plan?
July 15, 2006
- These 3 electronic gadgets
are must-haves but still within reach for most people
July 8, 2006
- “D-Link” to Total
Home Entertainment
June 24, 2006
- Boom boxes make a comeback
in new high-tech world of music
June 17, 2006
- Hi-Tech Gift Ideas for Dad
June 10, 2006
- The High Definition DVD Debate;
Enough is Enough, Already
May 27, 2006
- More television networks
are jumping on the on-demand bandwagon
May 14, 2006
- New accessories for your
MP3 player combine function with fashion
May 6, 2006
- Vintage vinyl: Where to get
them, what to look for and how to keep 'em squeaky clean
April 22, 2006
- Audiophiles know turntables
are the only way to go
April 16, 2006
- The PC + TV Equation; Should
it Stay or Should it Go Now?
April 9, 2006
- Breaking the DVD audio code:
a primer
April 2, 2006
- Audio-video specifications
for dummies
March 26, 2006
- New trends in outdoor electronics
take TVs out of the living room
March 19, 2006
- Wiring a smart home early
offers flexibility
March 5, 2006
- 3 Simple Steps to a Smart
Home
March 1, 2006
- MovieBeam gives more on-demand
choices
February 26, 2006
- Trendy electronics for apartment
living
February 19, 2006
- Electronics are a girl's
best friend as Valentine's Day gifts this year
February 12, 2006
- GPS: Receivers taking on
a whole new direction
February 5, 2006
- These electronics timesavers
will help keep you organized
January 29, 2006
- Kaleidescape movie server:
There's good news and bad news
January 22, 2006
- Wake up, it's 2006; Home
Theaters of the "now"
January 1, 2006
2005
- Don't Forget the Cables for
your Holiday Electronics
December 25, 2005
- Considering satellite TV?
A look at what services are offered
December 18, 2005
- Top high-tech holiday gifts
for teenagers
December 4, 2005
- Stocking stuffers: Here are
the top 5 gadgets for your guy
November 27, 2005
- Stocking stuffers: Top five
gadgets for girls
November 20, 2005
- New electronics give more
reasons to stay in bed
November 13, 2005
- Smart bathrooms are becoming
the new personal sanctuary
November 7, 2005
- Smarter kitchens: Three ways
to get back around the dinner table
October 30, 2005
- Slingbox: the newest gadget
for TV that keeps going and going and going
October 23, 2005
- S50 satellite radio takes
on-the-go audio to new level
October 16, 2005
- Televisions: Five tips for
the Perfect fit
October 9, 2005
- What's hot and what's not
in home electronics
September 18, 2005
- Here's the lowdown on the
plasma vs. LCD TV debate
September 11, 2005
- Home theater on a budget
- Part 2: Buying the rest of your home theater on a budget
September 4, 2005
- Home theater on a budget
- Part 1: 3 systems for less than $6,000 each
August 28, 2005
- If you don't want to try
it yourself, here's how to hire audio-visual installers
August 21, 2005
- Home theater audio: How sweet
the sound can be in the right spot
August 14, 2005
- Developers cater to upscale
buyers with smart-home wiring
August 7, 2005
- Computers and Home Entertainment:
Loose the Rabbit Ears - Use the Mouse
July 31, 2005
- "Rolling" in Smart Home Technologies
with Home Mortgages
July 17, 2005
- How does technology in your
home rate?
July 10, 2005
- New electronics: When does
spending your hard-earned cents, make sense?
July 3, 2005
- 'Transitional styling' the
new buzz word
June 26 , 2005
- Smart car technology: 'Whole-life
integration' in the lap of luxury
June 12, 2005
- Power surge protection: A
small price to pay for peace of mind about electronics
June 5, 2005
- Wireless digital music systems:
logistics problem or logical solution?
May 22, 2005
- Home Theater Vocabulary 101-
Cliff Notes for "Garglers"
May 17, 2005
- Remote controls: Collector's
pieces or coffee table clutter?
May 8, 2005
- High-definition DVDs: You
might want to sit this round out
April 24, 2005
- Internet helps Smart Homes
evolve from "whole-house automation" to "whole-life
automation."
April 10, 2005
- 'Myths Revealed' - Part 3
- EDTVs may not be all they're 'revved' up to be
March 27, 2005
- 'Myths Revealed' - Part 2
- Seeing HDTV more clearly
March 13, 2005
- Whole house music - a new
trend in residential sound systems
March 6, 2005
- 'Myths Revealed' - Part 1
- The skinny on plasmas and LCDs
February 27, 2005
- 'Home Theater Makeover' -
Part 4 - The accessories to complete your home theater outfit
February 20, 2005
- 'Home Theater Makeover' -
Part 3 - The Speakers
February 13, 2005
- 'Home Theater Makeover' -
Part 2 - The Receiver
February 6, 2005
- 'Home Theater Makeover' -
Part 1 - The Television
January 30, 2005
- Know your cables before installing
a home theater
January 23, 2005
- Aspect ratio, audio are things
you need to know when shopping for DVDs
January 9, 2005
- Plasmas as Accessories?
January 2, 2005
2004
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