Tech Tips

March 2007

Watching TV Online

by Barbara J. Feldman March 29, 2007

In the old days, TV and Internet were two separate technologies. But today they are merging, and many TV networks now offer their most popular shows online, on demand. Seabreeze Computers has put together a list of where you can watch your favorite American TV shows online, and World Wide Internet Television lists over 2300 [...]

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History Search Engine

by Barbara J. Feldman March 21, 2007

Need a timeline for a school report? TimeSearch is a specialized history search engine that delivers results as timelines. You only need to say what areas (or themes) and time period interest you, and you’ll be rewarded with a timeline of important events with links to related websites and images.

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How to Choose Headphones

by Barbara J. Feldman March 18, 2007

Although your portable music player may have come with earbuds, there’s a whole world of headphone choices that provide better acoustics than the usual freebies. Before you buy, learn headphone lingo and the difference between technologies such as noise-reducing and noise-canceling at these buyer guides: CNET Headphone Buying Guide and HeadRoom Selection Guide.

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Replace a Person in a Photo

by Barbara J. Feldman March 8, 2007

Replacing someone’s head in a digital photo can be just for laughs, or it can fix a group shot that would otherwise be ruined. The following Photoshop tutorials show you how: Replacing a Head: Photoshop Tutorial by Janee and Tutorials Photoshop: Changing Heads.

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