
Leslie Meredith
Latest articles by Leslie Meredith

Do-It-Yourself Home Theater Control
By Leslie Meredith last updated
A few simple tips can help you get a handle on all your electronics.

What Your Vote Is Worth to Presidential Campaigns
By Leslie Meredith published
Find out how much your vote is worth to presidential campaigns (older moms are prime target) and what you can do to stop being tracked before the election.

Why You Remember Certain TV Ads
By Leslie Meredith published
Forget the tricky special effects, it's how well we relate to people in ads and our emotional reactions that make ads memorable, according to Nielsen.

New Google Maps Antarctica Images Cater to Armchair Explorers
By Leslie Meredith published
New panoramic photos show life as a polar explorer in the early 1900s.
Microsoft Sees Human Body as an Antenna
By Leslie Meredith published
The human body's interaction with ambient electrical fields could transform how we control household electronics.

4 Ways to Save on Holiday HDTVs
By Leslie Meredith published
Learn where to compromise and where to draw the line to get an HDTV you'll be happy with long after the holidays.

Holiday TV Technology Comparison: Plasma Vs. LCD
By Leslie Meredith published
Plasma is not dead! Both technologies have benefits, learn how to choose the right one for you.

Two Big Ways to Upgrade Your HDTV
By Leslie Meredith published
How to add surround sound and Internet connectivity to your HDTV, whether you're on a budget or ready to splurge.

All I Want for Christmas is a 3-D TV
By Leslie Meredith published
The season's 3-D TVs have all the new features plus 3-D. Learn why plasma may be your best buy and where the deals are this season.

Textile ‘DNA’ Thwarts Designer Counterfeits
By Leslie Meredith published
Glued-on labels and misspelled brand names were once dead giveaways to exposing counterfeit designer goods.

e-Book Piracy Surges, Says Study
By Leslie Meredith published
The thirst for pirated e-books may be growing.

SIM Card Crime Ring Arrested, Is Your Phone Safe?
By Leslie Meredith published
After nearly a year of investigation, French police have busted a ring of mobile phone hackers.
Malware Implicated in Fatal Spanair Plane Crash
By Leslie Meredith published
Authorities investigating the 2008 crash of Spanair flight 5022 have discovered a central computer system used to monitor technical problems in the aircraft was infected with malware.

Shoppers Revive Plasma TVs
By Leslie Meredith published
Despite industry predictions for its death, plasma TV sales jumped 70 percent in July.
Facebook Credits Now Available at 7-11 Stores
By Leslie Meredith published
PayNearMe has launched a payment system that allows Facebook game players to buy credits for virtual goods at local 7/11 stores around the country.
Facebook Replaces Email, Instant Messaging Online
By Leslie Meredith published
How Americans spend their time online has shifted dramatically over the past 12 months.

Online Financial Help Could Save Americans Billions
By Leslie Meredith published
HelloWallet uses technology to craft personalized advice such as shopping for a bank account, identifying savings opportunities and warning of financial-health threats.
Why You Should Upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 Now
By Leslie Meredith published
Avoid viruses and other bad things.

New Threat to Public Wi-Fi Users: Typhoid Adware
By Leslie Meredith published
A new strain of adware shows how easy it may be to infect computers signed on to public Wi-Fi networks.

Online Phishing Scams Get Personal, Experts Caution
By Leslie Meredith published
In a new phishing trend, spammers are focusing on individualized attacks.

Beta Version of Microsoft Office 2010 Now Available
By Leslie Meredith published
The test versions of Microsoft's upcoming Office 2010 became available today.
What to Do After You've Lost Your Cell Phone
By Leslie Meredith published
Losing a cell phone can be devastating and the after effects can be even worse.
What to Do Before You Lose Your Cell Phone
By Leslie Meredith published
Losing a phone can cost more than the price of a replacement and can lead to identity theft. Follow these simple steps to minimize the fallout.
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