"Smart Home Lifestyle" Articles

All articles originally appeared in our weekly column, "Smart Home Lifestyle," in the Saturday Business Section of the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Article Index

• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004

2007

• Last minute gift gadget ideas to keep you out of the malls and the big box stores
  December 22, 2007
• Three ways to know if you're a "techie" and how to pass off as one even you're really not
  December 1, 2007
• Three new technologies sure to become the Apple of your i
  November 10, 2007
• High-tech gadgets can help make your commute safer, more fun
  October 20, 2007
• Happy birthday :-) Love them or hate them, emoticons are 25 years old
  September 29, 2007
• Bluetooth devices offer the latest movable feast for electronics
  September 22, 2007
• Logitech's inventions help make life a little more leisurely
  September 8, 2007
• Backing up your computer keeps your data safe for the future
  September 1, 2007
• Wii bridges generation gap between the young and young-at-heart
  August 25, 2007
• High-tech gear will make going back to school a lot cooler this year
  August 11, 2007
• Hi-Tech Wedding Gifts sure to Impress both Bride and Groom
  August 4, 2007
• Hi-tech gadgets for you and your pet
  July 28, 2007
• Airplane Travel Gadgets that will Help you Earn your Wings
  July 21, 2007
• Internet Dating; Technology Helping People Click
  July 14, 2007
• Home Theaters; Three Ways to get more “Wow Factor”
  June 23, 2007
• Home Automation: Bringing Total Home Control Home
  June 9, 2007
• Hotels are the new entertainment haven for weary, wired travelers
  June 2, 2007
• GPS receivers can give drivers entertainment as well as guidance
  May 26, 2007
• High-tech gadgets can take the tedium out of road trips this summer
  May 19, 2007
• Don't let preconceived notions stand in the way of buying gadgets for mom
  May 12, 2007
• ZonePlayer offers homeowners new option for wireless, multizone music
  May 5, 2007
• Liven up your backyard barbecues by adding hot outdoor electronics
  April 28, 2007
• You can take satellite TV and radio everywhere you go this summer
  April 16, 2007
• Follow these tips to find the perfect fit in an audio-video company
  April 9, 2007
• Computer monitors are getting bigger, better and more functional
  March 31, 2007
• Beneath the Surface of Fiber-Optic Technology
  March 17, 2007
• Techno Fashion; You Wear it Well
  March 3, 2007
• These home theater components boost system without breaking bank
  February 24, 2007
• For the clearest in picture in high-definition TVs, you can't beat a 1080p
  February 17, 2007
• Valentine's Day isn't just chocolates and flowers; go high-tech for your guy this year
  February 10, 2007
• Snow sports and new tech gadgets go glove to glove this winter
  January 27, 2007
• Great gadgets help make New Year's resolutions more realistic
  January 13, 2007
• No longer just a glorified VCR - TiVo becoming more versatile
  January 6, 2007
• Your new plasma TV won't be picture-perfect without some adjustments
  January 2, 2007

2006

• 3 high-tech gadgets to get the 'procrastinators' going with their Christmas shopping
  December 16, 2006
• Four Gift Gadgets Every Gal Will Love
  December 9, 2006
• 4 Great Gift Gadgets for your Guy
  December 2, 2006
• In a Wi-Fi zone? Now you can watch TV, access computer files on some cell phones
  November 18, 2006
• New Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Blend Gaming and High-Definition Entertainment
  November 11, 2006
• Lighting control systems simplify your lifestyle while adding ambiance
  November 4, 2006
• There are many ways to enjoy home entertainment systems but 3 to conceal them
  October 28, 2006
• Check out these 3 gadgets for the ultimate in cell phone protection
  October 14, 2006
• CD ripping companies can take your music collection to a new digital level
  October 7, 2006
• Media centers offering 1-stop entertainment access take spotlight at tech expo
  September 30, 2006
• Here are 4 things to think about before planning your 'smart home'
  September 23, 2006
• Home Automation Integrates with Concierge Services for Simpler Lifestyle
  September 16, 2006
• Multizone music systems lets you play different tunes in different rooms
  September 9, 2006
• Hi-Tech Fitness Gadgets Make Exercising a Little Easier
  August 26, 2006
• Home security systems offer a wide variety of high-tech protections
  August 19, 2006
• High-tech wedding gifts can ease newlyweds' transition to the everyday
  August 12, 2006
• 1080p resolution brings clarity - and expense - to the HDTV picture
  August 5, 2006
• Extravagant Electronics: Dream a Little Dream of me
  July 22, 2006
• When it comes to keeping your computer safe - what's the backup plan?
  July 15, 2006
• These 3 electronic gadgets are must-haves but still within reach for most people
  July 8, 2006
• “D-Link” to Total Home Entertainment
  June 24, 2006
• Boom boxes make a comeback in new high-tech world of music
  June 17, 2006
• Hi-Tech Gift Ideas for Dad
  June 10, 2006
• The High Definition DVD Debate; Enough is Enough, Already
  May 27, 2006
• More television networks are jumping on the on-demand bandwagon
  May 14, 2006
• New accessories for your MP3 player combine function with fashion
  May 6, 2006
• Vintage vinyl: Where to get them, what to look for and how to keep 'em squeaky clean
  April 22, 2006
• Audiophiles know turntables are the only way to go
  April 16, 2006
• The PC + TV Equation; Should it Stay or Should it Go Now?
  April 9, 2006
• Breaking the DVD audio code: a primer
  April 2, 2006
• Audio-video specifications for dummies
  March 26, 2006
• New trends in outdoor electronics take TVs out of the living room
  March 19, 2006
• Wiring a smart home early offers flexibility
  March 5, 2006
• 3 Simple Steps to a Smart Home
  March 1, 2006
• MovieBeam gives more on-demand choices
  February 26, 2006
• Trendy electronics for apartment living
  February 19, 2006
• Electronics are a girl's best friend as Valentine's Day gifts this year
  February 12, 2006
• GPS: Receivers taking on a whole new direction
  February 5, 2006
• These electronics timesavers will help keep you organized
  January 29, 2006
• Kaleidescape movie server: There's good news and bad news
  January 22, 2006
• Wake up, it's 2006; Home Theaters of the "now"
  January 1, 2006

2005

• Don't Forget the Cables for your Holiday Electronics
  December 25, 2005
• Considering satellite TV? A look at what services are offered
  December 18, 2005
• Top high-tech holiday gifts for teenagers
  December 4, 2005
• Stocking stuffers: Here are the top 5 gadgets for your guy
  November 27, 2005
• Stocking stuffers: Top five gadgets for girls
  November 20, 2005
• New electronics give more reasons to stay in bed
  November 13, 2005
• Smart bathrooms are becoming the new personal sanctuary
  November 7, 2005
• Smarter kitchens: Three ways to get back around the dinner table
  October 30, 2005
• Slingbox: the newest gadget for TV that keeps going and going and going
  October 23, 2005
• S50 satellite radio takes on-the-go audio to new level
  October 16, 2005
• Televisions: Five tips for the Perfect fit
  October 9, 2005
• What's hot and what's not in home electronics
  September 18, 2005
• Here's the lowdown on the plasma vs. LCD TV debate
  September 11, 2005
• Home theater on a budget - Part 2: Buying the rest of your home theater on a budget
  September 4, 2005
• Home theater on a budget - Part 1: 3 systems for less than $6,000 each
  August 28, 2005
• If you don't want to try it yourself, here's how to hire audio-visual installers
  August 21, 2005
• Home theater audio: How sweet the sound can be in the right spot
  August 14, 2005
• Developers cater to upscale buyers with smart-home wiring
  August 7, 2005
• Computers and Home Entertainment: Loose the Rabbit Ears - Use the Mouse
  July 31, 2005
• "Rolling" in Smart Home Technologies with Home Mortgages
  July 17, 2005
• How does technology in your home rate?
  July 10, 2005
• New electronics: When does spending your hard-earned cents, make sense?
  July 3, 2005
• 'Transitional styling' the new buzz word
  June 26 , 2005
• Smart car technology: 'Whole-life integration' in the lap of luxury
  June 12, 2005
• Power surge protection: A small price to pay for peace of mind about electronics
  June 5, 2005
• Wireless digital music systems: logistics problem or logical solution?
  May 22, 2005
• Home Theater Vocabulary 101- Cliff Notes for "Garglers"
  May 17, 2005
• Remote controls: Collector's pieces or coffee table clutter?
  May 8, 2005
• High-definition DVDs: You might want to sit this round out
  April 24, 2005
• Internet helps Smart Homes evolve from "whole-house automation" to "whole-life automation."
  April 10, 2005
• 'Myths Revealed' - Part 3 - EDTVs may not be all they're 'revved' up to be
  March 27, 2005
• 'Myths Revealed' - Part 2 - Seeing HDTV more clearly
  March 13, 2005
• Whole house music - a new trend in residential sound systems
  March 6, 2005
• 'Myths Revealed' - Part 1 - The skinny on plasmas and LCDs
  February 27, 2005
• 'Home Theater Makeover' - Part 4 - The accessories to complete your home theater outfit
  February 20, 2005
• 'Home Theater Makeover' - Part 3 - The Speakers
  February 13, 2005
• 'Home Theater Makeover' - Part 2 - The Receiver
  February 6, 2005
• 'Home Theater Makeover' - Part 1 - The Television
  January 30, 2005
• Know your cables before installing a home theater
  January 23, 2005
• Aspect ratio, audio are things you need to know when shopping for DVDs
  January 9, 2005
• Plasmas as Accessories?
  January 2, 2005

2004

• Before you upgrade to HDTV, get familiar with the terminology
  Dec. 26, 2004