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Buy the Right Golf Ball to Lower Your Golf Handicap
By S. Dee Davis Matching your swing speed to the golf ball may be one way to increase distance and lower your handicap. Almost all golf balls are made by their respective manufacturers to target golfers of certain ability levels. One of the best ways to know your ability level is swing speed and it […]
Best Point and Shoot Digital Cameras
Top 10 Rated Point and Shoot Digital Cameras By Brian Jones Digital point and shoot cameras have come a long way since their beginnings. These cameras combine extreme portability with the newest technologies, like image stabilization, to capture the best looking image easily. We selected the 10 best point and shoot cameras based on the […]
Tips for Wine Glass Care
By Brittany Rowland Regular wine glasses are designed to stand up to a lot of use. Typically possessing thick glass, they’re easy to throw in the dishwasher with all your other dishware. If you have some fine wine glasses, however, then you want to protect them and keep them looking their brilliant best. Special cleaning […]
Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens: Understanding the Difference
By JB Burden Most of our gadgets today feature touchscreens. We’ve long hand touchscreens on ATMs, supermarket check-out lines, and other public places. But you’ve probably noticed that the touchscreen on your smartphone or tablet works differently than the touchscreen at the bank drive-thru. Why is that? The difference lies in the type of touchscreen, […]
HDE AD-GCPD22-7C vs. Arkon IPM-TAB1: Comparing Two Tablet Stands
By JB Burden The 7-inch tablet stand and carrying case from HDE and the Arkon portable fold-up tablet stand are two popular options for viewing the iPad or other tablet in an upright position. The HDE stand also functions as a protective carrying case and comes with a USB keyboard to make typing easier. The […]
Cosmos vs. Bluecell Stylus Pens
By JB Burden Styluses come in handy whether you’re using a tablet, smartphone, e-reader, or other device with a touchscreen. Some people even carry around their styluses to use on public ATMs or kiosks. A good stylus works on capacitive and resistive screens. Cosmos and Bluecell are two manufacturers that offer inexpensive styluses for smartphones […]
Smartphones with AMOLED Screens
By JB Burden Today you’ll see a high demand for AMOLED screens on smartphones, digital cameras, and other devices that play media. AMOLED, which stands for active-matrix organic light-emitting diode, is a display system that uses considerably less power than other technologies. With portable devices that already suck up a lot of energy, display technology […]
HTC Rezound vs. iPhone 4S
By JB Burden The HTC Rezound for Verizon Wireless and the iPhone 4S for Sprint are both popular smartphones ranked highly by consumers. So how do they compare to each other in terms of design and features? The HTC Rezound is certainly bigger. Its 4.3-inch display is incredibly sharp with 720p resolution. The tradeoff, of […]
Comparing Two Over-the-Range Microwaves: The GE PVM1790SRSS vs. the Bosch HMV30
By Brittany Rowland Two over-the-range microwaves in our top 10 list, the GE PVM1790SRSS and the Bosch HMV30, are in the $300 price range, which is the higher end as far as microwaves go. Let’s see how these two models compare as far as features and offerings go. Price is a good place to start. […]
Microwave Safety Tips
By Brittany Rowland Microwave ovens have become such an essential modern convenience that roughly 90 percent of homes have them. However, many people still do not recognize or understand the most basic safety tips, the dos and don’ts of microwave use. Following these tips will improve your microwaving performance and prevent common mishaps and safety […]
Tips for Vacuuming a Car
By Brittany Rowland Your car goes everywhere you go. It also picks up an incredible amount of dirt, inside and out. You track in debris on your shoes, and crumbs build up in the seat crevices whenever you snack on the go. Add kids or pets to the mix, and you’ll be amazed at the […]
How the Dirt Devil Accucharge Technology Extends Battery Life
By Brittany Rowland A common problem with conventional cordless vacuum cleaners is that their batteries eventually wear out, forcing you to replace the battery or replace the vacuum. Neither is a fun solution. Many cordless vacuums rely on a Ni-Cad battery system that is continuously pumped full of juice when it’s plugged into the wall. […]
Best iPhone and Smartphone Cases
Top 10 Smartphone and iPhone Cases By Steve Holdgren There are dozens of manufacturers making protective cases for smartphones of every brand and carrier. We selected our top 10 case makers based on several important qualities, including: 1. A variety of styles, colors, and materials 2. A wide selection of choices for all the major […]
Toasters vs. Toaster Ovens: What to Consider When Making a Purchase
By Brittany Rowland These days, the traditional two-slot toaster has some heavy competition from bigger, more versatile toaster ovens, which not only toast bread but also bake, broil, and grill various foods. If you’re looking for a new model, you should consider what you generally use the toaster for, how much kitchen space you have, […]
Wall Ovens vs. Range Units
By Bob Wiley Traditional kitchens always had a range unit with a stove on top and oven on the bottom, but today, households are increasingly looking into wall ovens paired with stovetops. Wall ovens offer several advantages over the traditional range units, which you should consider if you are buying a new home or upgrading […]
Thermador MED272ES vs. GE Profile PK956DR
Bob Wiley, reviewer The Thermador MED272ES and the GE Profile PK956DR are two double wall ovens rated highly by customers. Both are 27” wide and electric. Both ovens offer great capacity, so if you have a large household and have to prepare large meals, or you simply like to cook, then you’ll find either of […]
