WARNING: Today's Popular Ionization Smoke Detectors Often Don't Even Sound Their Alarms!

What's the REAL difference between photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors? And how can you tell which one you have?

You Never Know What You're Going To Find...

You never know what you're going to find from a fellow Freecycler. You too, can turn trash into treasure by sharing your unwanted household items with others who might have alternative ideas for using those things. See how I put 5 old garden hoses to use...

How To Recycle Your Old Cell Phone

Want to donate or recycle your old cell phone? Two programs come to mind: 'Wireless Recycling' and 'Call 2 Recycle'. Plus, info about the Cell Phone Data Eraser -- so you can delete all of the personal information from your phone before you donate it.

Before You Buy A New Computer... What To Look For In A New PC

Are you in the market for a new computer? Before you buy a new PC, check out these tips from the experts, plus my own recommendations based on our recent computer purchases.

Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?

Should you leave your laptop plugged in all the time -- even when you're not using it? Should you let your notebook computer 'hibernate' with the lid closed while the laptop is plugged in? Is it okay to leave your laptop plugged in while you work for hours at a time? Should you ever unplug the laptop cord from the wall? Answers here...

Why The Little Giant Ladder Is The Best Ladder We've Ever Used

We used a Little Giant once. Here's our review of the Little Giant ladder...

Best Places To Buy Electronics

According to a Consumer Reports survey, you are better off buying your electronics from online stores like Amazon.com, Crutchfield, and J&R Music and Computing World, rather than brick & mortar stores like Best Buy, Circuit City and Wal-Mart. Here's why...

How Long Should A Cell Phone Battery Last?

Is your cell phone battery running low on battery life? Feel like you need to keep recharging your rechargeable lithium ion battery just to be able to use your cell phone several days in a row? Here's how to prolong the life of the batteries in your electronics -- including cell phones, digital cameras, iPods, laptops, and more!

Unique iPod Accessories

Check out these unique and hard to find iPod accessories... for the person who has everything!

Dell Computers Rate Higher Than HP, Compaq, Sony

In a recent study of computer owners, Dell computers rated higher in overall quality than other brands did, and only 12% of Dell desktop owners reported having a system with a failed core component. Here's more about the study...