How to avoid Home Theater purchasing fail »

As TechDadCentral, I hate to admit that I rarely change my set-up to match what I’m watching and listening to. I know that the sights and sounds of a Super Bowl broadcast share nothing in common with a foreign film, yet it’s way too much work to customize the video and audio settings to match the show. This should be automatic, right?

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Joining the Skype revolution- and roaming with Freetalk »

When Stacey Smith joined our Mom Central team last year, she insisted on talking with our team via Skype from her NYC office, and marveled that we did not have Skype turned on all day long. We dutifully logged in and kept logged on, and as she showed us the ease of zipping documents over Skype, sharing key links in the messaging box, doing video calls (where I got to virtually meet her daughter Chloe as well as see the huge icicles hanging off their home- in addition to face to face conversations about pressing business issues), conferencing in others, zipping on to talk with our Toronto-based Canada team- I in turn marveled how we had lived without Skype!

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Taking HD3D photos with Panasonic’s Lumix G cameras »

We take photos to capture moments and preserve memories. These images of our ever-changing lives help us record memories for family, friends, to pass down through generations. What if your photographs showed beautiful, memorable scenes as well as the depth of where the photograph was taken? What if you could take photos in full HD3D?

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Joining the Skype Revolution- and Roaming with Freetalk »

When Stacey Smith joined our Mom Central team last year, she insisted on talking with our team via Skype from her NYC office, and marveled that we did not have Skype turned on all day long. We dutifully logged in and kept logged on, and as she showed us the ease of zipping documents over Skype, sharing key links in the messaging box, doing video calls (where I got to virtually meet her daughter Chloe as well as see the huge icicles hanging off their home- in addition to face to face conversations about pressing business issues), conferencing in others, zipping on to talk with our Toronto-based Canada team- I in turn marveled how we had lived without Skype!

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Baking up some Valentine’s Day love with a McCormick giveaway »

When it comes to cooking with with my kids, I like to keep it simple even though they’re old enough to cut up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. Sometimes it’s more about having fun than sharpening our culinary skills. That’s why this Valentine’s Day cookie recipe from McCormick is perfect. All you need is a package of your favorite sugar cookie mix, some McCormick® Red Food Color, a rolling pin and a few heart shaped cookie cutters. And don’t forget to include your imagination and a good dose of fun and giggles!

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Luna Bars’s new flavors! »

Trying to maintain an active lifestyle while working full-time can present a challenge to also stick to a healthy and consistent diet. Oftentimes, heading straight from work to the gym or to an event leads to skipped meals or a quick binge of pizza or fast food on the way home.

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Family-friendly spring vacation ideas »

Every school year, I always look forward to spring break, not just for the week off of school, but because of the opportunity to travel to some exotic place and experience something new. However, I think the couple of Disney/Caribbean vacations I had with my family when I was in middle school may have clouded my expectations just a little bit. I always think, “This year will be the year that I finally do something new and exciting,” but given my limited college-student budget, nothing ever comes of my inner child’s high hopes for a wildly entertaining spring vacation.

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Destination Dallas: Super Bowl activities »

I’m headed to Texas for the Super Bowl! No, that’s a lie. But I promise you can trust everything else I say in this article (probably). For those of you lucky enough to go to this year’s big game, the city of Arlington offers numerous chances for fun and chances to pump your hard earned money into the local economy.

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A New Social Book Network: Copia Connects Avid Readers »

Among what I found to be the most exciting unfurlings at this year’s consumer electronics show, Copia welcomes us to new online literary social networking. With millions of eReaders and tablets all the rage this year, Copia has combined eBooks with social networking to create what they deem the first social “eReading community.” Whether you read your eBooks on a tablet, mobile device or computer, you can exchange notes in real time, explore who has read similar books, save quotes to reference later, and jump into community discussions.

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You got an iPad … Now what? »

You just picked up an iPad and now you’re ready to rush head first into the tablet revolution. You cannot wait to hit the App Store and download those great productivity applications (aka Angry Birds). But first, consider protecting your investment. Plenty of choices to keep that iPad looking brand new.

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MusicSkins Combine Practicality with Personality »

MusicSkins colorful and eye-catching vinyl skins prevent you from blending into the masses of iPod or smartphone users. The vinyl skins transform over 200 hand-held electronic devices into unique gadgets that showcase interests and personality while protecting the devices that many find themselves unable to live without. The skins provide the same protection as the average case without the bulkiness that often causes uncomfortable pocket bulge.

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