You can navigate the changes in TV technology

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 12 August 2008 15:28

digital-transition.jpg Flat-screen high-deinition televisions are the cutting edge for home entertainment.

By now nearly everyone has heard something about the digital TV transition set to take place on Feb. 17. That’s the day when all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will cease broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting solely in digital.

That’s less than a year away—so now is the time to start thinking about how the switch will affect you. Will you choose to get a converter box or will you take advantage of this opportunity and step up to the amazing picture of a high definition TV with a built-in digital tuner?

While the change to all-digital TV might sound a little scary to some people, the...

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Be aware of tech theft threat at school and in dormitories

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 12 August 2008 15:25

Today’s students gear up for back-to-school season by stocking up on expensive technology, from MP3 players to laptops. However, most students are unaware that dorm rooms and schools are some of the most dangerous places to store precious electronic equipment.

Dormitories and schools are among the top five places from which laptops are most likely to be stolen, reports Absolute Software, a firm specializing in computer theft recovery, data protection and asset tracking.

“Students have a false sense of security on campus,” said John Livingston, chief executive officer of Absolute Software. “Many students are bringing thousands of dollars of electronic equipment into their dorm rooms with little to no security precautions. It’s...

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Exercise and massage are part of an arthritis treatment plan

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 12 August 2008 14:12

arthritis.jpg Arthritis can take the joy out of routine daily tasks.

Opening a pill bottle brings the promise of relief from pain for many people. But for 41 percent of the 46 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis, everyday activities—like opening their arthritis medication— can be very difficult. Is it any wonder, then, that millions seek alternative ways to enhance their doctor-prescribed drug treatment?

Nearly a quarter of all adult Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The Centers for Disease Control report that up to 25 percent of osteoarthritis patients can’t perform major daily activities.

Fingers and hands are particularly susceptible to pain and...

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Internet common ground from both buyers and sellers

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:37

Home buyers and sellers—the relationship may seem like it should be more adversarial than ever, given the current market. Coming at the real estate equation from opposite sides, buyers and sellers may feel they have little in common. But the truth is both groups share a common path to real estate success—the Internet.

The Internet has been revolutionizing real estate for years now with more than 80 percent of buyers look at homes on the Internet, according to the National Association of Realtors.

“More homes than ever before are being marketed on the Internet,” says Kendra Todd, of HGTV’s “My House is Worth What?” and season three winner of “The Apprentice.” “Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s essential to...

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