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New Uses for Old Gadgets: Build a 'Watch Anywhere' Baby Monitor with Slingbox

by Matt Whitlock on July 12, 2010 10:26 AM

Those who know me or follow my blog will attest, I have a fair amount of older gadgets and gizmos I've collected over the years. Some sit on shelves behind a glass door museum-style, but... More »

Build a 'Watch Anywhere' Baby Monitor Using Slingbox or Skype

by Matt Whitlock on February 26, 2009 4:20 PM

Those who know me or follow my blog here at TechLore.com will attest, I have a fair amount of older gadgets and gizmos I've collected over the years. Some sit on shelves behind a glass... More »

15 Ways to Stop Technology From Emptying Your Wallet

by Matt Whitlock on October 22, 2008 3:47 PM

In times of economic turmoil, it's often necessary to take a look at the family budget and get yourself back on track. What you may not realize is how much the technologies you use everyday are affecting your bank account.

Retro Digicam Review: Casio QV-30 (Why Old Tech Isn't Always Cool)

by Peter Redmer on August 29, 2008 5:50 PM

However, not all old technology conjures up thoughts of rainbows and puppy dogs for me.

Take, for example, the lovely Casio QV-30, a fossil in almost perfect condition discovered while spelunking through old moving boxes...

Casio Exilim EX-Z77 YouTube Camera Quick Review: Why It's Perfect For A Novice

by Peter Redmer on August 25, 2008 11:20 AM

So after numerous Google searches and store trips, I settled on the Casio Exilim EX-Z77, which touts heavily its ease of use and also its YouTube recording feature. I'm so happy with my purchase, that I wanted to share the elements of this camera that I feel are unique, and what makes it a perfect camera for a novice.

How To Convert Your VHS and Analog Camcorder Tapes to DVD

by Ron Repking on December 14, 2004 9:13 AM

Most people know of the benefits of upgrading from VHS to DVD. One of the biggest reasons is that videotapes degrade in quality over time and with every playback. This means that many of your old home videos could be unwatchable in the near future...

How To Convert VHS Tapes to DVD Using a Digital Camcorder

by Ron Repking on December 14, 2004 9:13 AM

If you have analog home videos, either VHS tapes or analog camcordertapes (Hi-8, etc.), to convert into DVDs and you own a digitalcamcorder, this article will assist you with that process. To viewother options to convert analog tapes to DVDs, read... More »

How Do I Put Pictures Back on to My Memory Card?

by Matt Whitlock on June 30, 2005 4:49 PM

I recently bought an HP Photosmart R717 digital camera. I have a 256 MB memory card; the camera is 6.2 MP, and so the card holds about 80 pictures. Each time I take pictures I upload them onto my computer, but I think I'm supposed to delete them off the memory card after I upload them. I know that to print the pictures, you can take the memory card to a printing kiosk. So, if I delete the pictures from the memory card after I upload them onto the...

The Megapixel Myth

by Chris Miller on February 20, 2007 1:10 PM

If you've ever discussed digital cameras, inevitably you've heard someone ask "How many megapixels does that camera have?" There seems to be a perception in digital photography that more megapixels equate to a better camera. While a camera's megapixel count can have a significant impact on image quality, a simple More-Is-Better approach is inadequate. In this article we'll try to understand megapixels, examine why you might want more, and, believe it or not, look at why you might not want more. More »

Point-and-Shoot and Digital SLR Cameras: A Comparison

by Yog-Sothoth on November 9, 2006 11:19 AM

Are you up on the differences between DSLR and point & shoot digital cameras? Do you know which may best fit your needs? In this article, Yog-Sothoth explains the basic differences between them, what each is capable of, when you may want to consider one over the other, and even includes a special introduction by TechLore.com Editor, Matt Whitlock. More »

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