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Driven by advances in technology, today’s GPS navigation systems are affordable and offer many capabilities and features. But with such a wide range of features and price tags, choices can be overwhelming.
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Clean off your hard drive
You're doing the right thing by donating or recycling your obsolete computer. But before you do, erase data from the hard drive so no malevolent hacker can extract information about you.
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Go Wi-Fi at home
If your computer has a high-speed Internet connection, adding a wireless network is just a matter of doing each step in the right order and hooking the right things together.
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Buy the right home theater system
There are lots to choose from but how do you know which one is right? We can help.
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How to select, set up and use the right printer
Getting the right printer and understanding the basics guide you in setting it up and using it to meet your needs affordably and effectively.
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Buying a digital cameraHere's how to develop a picture perfect strategy to find the right camera for you.
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Install a phone jackWatch this and do this project yourself.
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How to use iPod controlsWatch this and then master your favorite new toy.
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Change camera battery settingsIf the battery setting on your camera doesn't match the kind of batteries you use, the batteries drain quickly.
ASK AN EXPERT Our electronics experts can answer your toughest tech questions — fast.
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Internet security: Free vs. pay. Which is better?
Our experts weigh in on this popular topic.
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Can you help me select a web cam?
It all depends on what you’re using it for.
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What is a good GPS unit for my parents?
Make sure you account for their specific needs.
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What is a podcast?
A series of digital media files offered for download.
Dusty Jolly
About expert
I have been an electronics technician since 2000. I started out working on RADAR systems and various other electronic equipment for the US Military. I started working with Sears in 2006 as an in-home electronics technician and currently help write repair guidelines and various other repair content for technicians to use.
