Don't let a dirty screen ruin the image quality of your LCD or plasma TV. Our cleaning tips will show you how to safely clean your TV, so you can enjoy it at its best.

To clean your LCD or plasma TV, follow these steps:

Step 1: Turn off your TV and unplug it.

Step 2: Gently wipe the screen with a dry, lint-free cloth, like a microfiber cloth. Your TV may have come with a cleaning cloth, so check the box before going out to purchase a new one. Never use abrasive cleaners or paper-based cloths, like paper … Read more

Some of us go through computers like we go through socks, while some keep them running long after their warranties expire. All of us have at one time or another had to deal with an old (but still-working) computer that needs a new, post-retirement gig. Even years-old PCs can deliver some serious power, so as long as the hardware is all (or mostly) working, here are some great ways to squeeze more years of useful life out of last year's model: 

Media center nervous system. It's dead simple to hook up your old machine to your fancy … Read more

As you step into the new school year, we know you'll have lots of adjusting to do--new friends, classes, professors, and eating habits (hello, Top Ramen)--so we'd like to make at least one thing easy for you: setting up your gadgets.

With these helpful tips crafted by our How To team, you'll be setting up your TV, exploring new places around campus, mastering your computer skills, and collaborating with other students in no time.

Step 1: Set up the bachelor(ette) pad If you're moving into a new place, get your TV connected with this simple guide. … Read more

In my How to read a TV Review article, I detailed all the specifics in a TV review for those new at TV hunting. Well, almost all. I skipped over the really techy sections, like the Geek Box, the Juice Box, and most importantly, the Calibration Results.

Calibration Results tell the informed reader a LOT about a television, and are well worth learning about.

No, really. I swear, it's interesting!… Read more

Spotify just launched in the US, giving American users the first taste of the highly anticipated streaming music service. Spotify provides native apps for your Mac or Windows machine, as well as iPhone and Android apps, all of which are really well done. If you have a Sonos system in your office or home, you are going to want to use your Spotify Premium account to get the most out of your Sonos.

It just so happens that Sonos has rolled out Spotify support. Read on to learn how to connect the two, and enjoy some quality music on a quality system. … Read more

There's a lot of jargon we reviewers use when we're testing an HDTV. We strive to make each review as easy to understand as possible, but there are some tests or aspects of a TV's performance that need more explanation than possible in the average review.

This handy guide will break down each section so no matter what TV you want to evaluate, every review will be a clear descriptor.

Also, I promise no more words like "descriptor."… Read more

Setting up the Sonos Controller app on your Android device will allow you to control your Sonos music system from anywhere in the house. Once the app is connected to your Sonos system, you will be able to control practically everything pertaining to your Sonos system--from controlling volume, to creating playlists.

Join us as we walk through the setup process on an Android device. … Read more

We have already shown you how easy it is to set up the Sonos Controller app on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Now we are going to cover how to set up the iPad-specific version.

Follow along with your iPad and see how easy it is to set up. … Read more

Sonos puts together one heck of a multiroom music system, allowing you to stream music all over your house with relative ease. But what if you don't want to sit in front of your computer to make changes to your music queue, or you leave one zone and want to turn the music on for the zone you just entered? Wouldn't it be great if you could control your entire Sonos system directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch?

Well, you can. The Sonos Controller for the iPhone or iPod Touch allows you to take control of your Sonos system, and this guide will show you how easy it is to set up.

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