Articles written by Chad Criswell

Need a way to watch HDTV on your laptop or want to turn an old computer into a home theater? You need a TV tuner card and the KWorld UB435 might be the one!

Sep 30, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Is your Internet connection messed up due to your cable company or to your failing router or modem? This troubleshooting guide shows you how to tell.

Aug 26, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Mounting your iPad in your car does not mean you have to drill holes or attach it with suction cups. These cup holder iPad car mounts do the job with ease.

Jul 13, 2011 - Chad Criswell

The HP Pavillion DV6-3210US has seen some big price drops recently. Is it finally time to buy one? Here are the pros and cons from a real life user.

May 27, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Comfortable, easy to use, and with great sounding audio, the Logitech ClearChat Comfort Headset is almost a perfect match for most home users. Almost ...

Apr 19, 2011 - Chad Criswell

In the market for a backlit illuminated keyboard? If so the Zippy BL-741 might be for you ... Or maybe not ... Read this review to find out why.

Mar 16, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Troubleshooting a dead motherboard is always difficult for those not familiar with how computers work. Try using this checklist to help find the problem.

Feb 27, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Widi provides users with a wireless link between their computer and an HDTV. However, DVD and Bluray playback will not work with Widi. Learn more below.

Feb 20, 2011 - Chad Criswell

USB 3.0 provides a huge boost in data transfer speeds and is ideal for video but most computers do not come with it. Here's how to upgrade to USB 3.0 speed.

Feb 9, 2011 - Chad Criswell

The new Google Documents interface makes backing up your documents slightly different than in previous versions. Here's how to back up your Google Docs.

Feb 8, 2011 - Chad Criswell

For those that travel a lot using MiFi Internet access has two big benefits over Wi-Fi access points, increased security and much lower prices.

Feb 6, 2011 - Chad Criswell

New solid state hard drive technologies are lowering prices while hybrid SSD drives attempt to fill the gap between speed and price. Here's what to buy!

Jan 31, 2011 - Chad Criswell

The Superscope PSD450 shows its colors as a powerful hard drive based desktop digital audio recorder in this detailed review.

Jan 30, 2011 - Chad Criswell

The new top of the line GoFlex drives offer lightening fast data transfers and upgradability for home users but convenience often comes at a price.

Jan 22, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Everyone clips the name brand coupons from the Sunday paper but there are dozens of places to find them online that you may not have known about, until now.

Jan 16, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Now that monitors are cheap and plentiful there really is no reason not to try a two monitor setup. Why use two monitors? Consider these great benefits.

Jan 15, 2011 - Chad Criswell

At an incredibly low price the HP S2031 20 inch monitor may seem like a steal. The problem is, once you steal it you may want to take it back.

Jan 4, 2011 - Chad Criswell

Even as LCD monitor prices climb it is still possible to find incredible savings on cheap computer monitors. This article details three of the best deals.

Jan 1, 2011 - Chad Criswell

PC Gamers are always looking for ways to get an edge on the competition and the WarMouse Meta definitely delivers.

Dec 26, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Replacement laptop batteries are expensive, and getting a good deal on one means more than just finding the lowest price. Here's how to get the best deal.

Dec 17, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Are powerline Ethernet adapters ready for routine household use? Can they be used in place of secure wireless networks with comparable results?

Dec 4, 2010 - Chad Criswell

As a fast and easy to use alternative to wireless network products the Netgear 85Mbps Powerline Network kit (XETB1001) makes a lot of sense for home users.

Nov 27, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Being able to boot a computer from a USB thumb drive can mean the difference between recovering or losing valuable data. Here's how to do it.

Nov 19, 2010 - Chad Criswell

When a home user's Internet connection stops working the problem may, or may not, be his fault. This guide shows how to troubleshoot a cable modem.

Nov 12, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Refilling HP toner cartridges is a fairly easy way to save tons of money over buying new ones. Refilling one can be a very easy but messy process.

Nov 7, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Video projectors have gotten a lot smaller in recent years, and today the smallest can fit in the palm of the hand. They are known as pico projectors.

Nov 3, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Coming on the heels of the Mimio Xi, a very popular portable Electronic Whiteboard device comes the MimioTeach, and updated and improved form of the Xi.

Oct 28, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Laptop coolers that do not use electricity rely exclusively on their form and design to rid the laptop of excess heat. This guide shows the best of them.

Oct 27, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The best laptop cooling pads are those that marry form with function at a decent price point. This guide singles out the best cooling pads on the market.

Oct 27, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Want to know what to look for when buying a wireless headset for a computer? Take a look at these useful shopping suggestions.

Oct 5, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 tries to serve double duty both as a laptop cooling device and as a very capable speaker system. Is it worth the price?

Sep 15, 2010 - Chad Criswell

In most cases free often means bad quality, but not so when it comes to these three suggested free music writing software tools.

Sep 8, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The Mimio Xi and Mimio Teach interactive whiteboards turn boring presentations into exciting learning opportunities, but one size does not fit all.

Sep 3, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The new Epson BrightLink Solo (formerly the IU-01) Interactive Module is part of Epson's foray into interactive whiteboards for classroom or business use.

Aug 25, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Using ALT keyboard symbols in documents and other software programs is a lot less complicated than people think. Use these simple tips to get started.

Aug 22, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The Mac Time Machine application is a great backup program but sadly Time Machine cannot use network drives by default without using a few special tips.

Aug 15, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The Linksys by Cisco WRT54GS2 is a capable and fast Wi-Fi router for home use. Most users will enjoy its ease of use but more advanced users should read on.

Aug 7, 2010 - Chad Criswell

For those needing to make high quality audio recordings on existing gear, the Blue Microphones Mikey iPhone and iPod Mic looks to be a solid choice.

Jul 23, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The only major Iowa theme park, Adventureland, provides a full day of family entertainment, but is it up to date enough to make the admission fee worth it?

Jul 14, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Looking for an interesting day trip or rest stop along Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska? The Strategic Air and Space Museum (SAC Museum) is a good choice.

Jul 9, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The Logitech Cordless Desktop EX100 is value priced to be sure but does it pack enough features to be useful for most users?

Jul 4, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Finale's top of the line music writing software program gets a closer look and test drive in this hands on review of Finale 2011.

Jun 18, 2010 - Chad Criswell

SATA and RAID arrays can be confusing but the differences between them are really pretty straight forward. This article explains things in plain English.

Jun 6, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The SmartBoard model 680 is one of the more popular models of interactive whiteboards available on the market today. But is its high price tag worth it?

May 25, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Backing up is important, but not many backup drives promise to survive a fire or flood. The IoSafe Solo Disaster Proof Hard Drive says it can.

May 4, 2010 - Chad Criswell

Interactive whiteboards are an expensive part of presentations both in business and education, yet low cost alternatives using the WiiMote work well too.

Apr 18, 2010 - Chad Criswell

In the wake of the iPad what are the best Windows tablet notebooks on the market? Big names like HP and Lenovo are digging in to unseat Apple as king.

Apr 11, 2010 - Chad Criswell

The first thing most iPad owners will buy after receiving their iPad is a new iPad case to protect it. These new iPad cases do so in style.

Apr 3, 2010 - Chad Criswell

After months of waiting the new Netflix Wii Streaming Disc has shipped. Is watching Netflix on the Wii worth the wait? This review lays out both the good and the bad.

Mar 27, 2010 - Chad Criswell

An HDMI switch box can give a home theater a new lease on life, allowing many additional HDMI devices to be connected to a single HDMI input on the home's HDTV.

Mar 20, 2010 - Chad Criswell