HDTV: Adjust the picture for best quality - more details
When you turn on your new high-definition TV, it probably won't look as stunning as it did in the showroom. The default, out-of-the-box settings on most HDTVs are designed to create a super-bright, vividly colored image, but they're almost alwa...

Getting the most out of that new car, part 2 - more details
In the first installment, we offered tips for new-car owners to help them get the most from their shiny new vehicle, starting with initial inspection, studying the owner's manual, and essential road gear. Here, we continue with advice on proactive ...

Finding cheap gas on the Web - more details
Given still-stratospheric gas prices, I decided to test drive a few Web sites that promise to help you find the lowest gas prices in your area. Our colleagues in the Cars franchise listed several such sites a few months ago when regular unleaded cost &...

Average gas prices--July 21, 2008 - more details
Gas prices decline in most areas. National retail fuel price averages Price Change from last week Regular gasoline/gallon $4.06 ↓ .05 Diesel fuel/gallon $4.72 ↓ .05 Regional regular gasoline prices Price Change from last week East Coast $4....

Getting the most out of that new car, part 1 - more details
Once you have purchased a new car, there is more work to be done to ensure you get the most out of it. Chances are, a new model with have new features that your old car only dreamt of. Beyond learning about the bells and whistles, it is important to co...

Tires can help save gas - more details
Don't overlook your tires when it comes to saving fuel. Underinflated tires, for instance, require more energy to roll along, which eats up more gasoline. They also cause a tire to wear more quickly. Use a tire gauge at least once a month to keep t...

Musical malware - more details
Add a new danger to the many already lurking online: Open up the wrong music or video file and you could reveal all your passwords to Russian cyber-crooks. The risk was discovered by researchers at San Jose, Calif.-based security firm Secure Computing....

Malware hits Big Brown - more details
E-mails claiming to be from UPS could download dangerous malware onto your computer. The mail warns you that a shipment you're awaiting from UPS has been delayed, and it contains an attachment that you’re asked to open. The e-mail is not from...

Buzzword: Alpha Geek - more details
What it means. Alpha, the first letter in the Greek alphabet, has spawned a lot of power-hungry personality types, including alpha males and alpha moms. The latest members of the Order of Top Dogs, alpha geeks, are perhaps not as tough as those other a...

LCD TVs: Then and now - more details
It wasn't too long ago that LCD TVs were tiny sets with 4- or 5-inch screens, so-so picture quality, and hefty price tags. Watch our "vintage" video review of portable LCD TVs from 1993 and it's easy to why we said LCD display technolog...