Online Entertainment That’s for the Taking

Deals on books, movies, music and more are available on most days, you just need to know where to look.
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Nook HD’s Screen Dazzles, but Quirks Detract

The Nook HD stands out with the highest-resolution small screen, and its redesigned interface proves that Barnes & Noble takes software seriously.
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A Little Night Reading With Light-Up Devices

Katie tests two touchscreen e-readers with light-up screens: Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.
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In Tablets, Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better

The Toshiba Excite 13’s huge screen makes watching videos and reading e-books a delight. But for some other uses, the oversize tablet, which will be available in late July, is awkward to hold.
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When the Devices Are Done

Companies offer a myriad of ways consumers can recycle their old electronics.
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A Kindle Swipes Fine, but Still Hooked on a Nook

A head-to-head comparison of the new Amazon Kindle Touch and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Simple Touch.
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Judging E-Readers by Their Book Readability

If you’re heading to the beach this summer and you plan to read an e-book, you won’t want to take your iPad. Luckily, the latest versions of the Nook and the Kindle offer glare-free screens and other reader-friendly functions.
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PC Downloads as Easy as an App

Installing new software on a personal computer can be a time-consuming and tedious process that’s nowhere near as fast and effortless as downloading an app for a smartphone. Now there’s a better way: Get an app for your PC.
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When You Wish Upon a List

Katie takes a look at some online services that could help you–or those shopping for you–find the right gifts this holiday season.
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Sony Bets on a Countertop View of the Web

The Sony Dash is a $200 gadget that’s like a digital photo frame on steroids: It plays videos, music, and photo slide shows, and runs over 1,000 apps. Katie asks: Is there room in our gadget-packed lives for yet another device?
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Feeling at Home With a Router

Get Your Storage Out of the Cloud

New Way to Flit from Store to Store

Videos on TV With a Flip of a Channel

A Clicker To Watch TV Online

Microsoft Packs The New Zune HD With Bells, Whistles And Plenty of Style

Cool Trays Take the Heat Off Your Lap

Skipping Your Computer’s Warm-Up Time

Where Your Old Gadgets Find a Second Life

Testing Souped-Up Search Functions

Tapping Your TiVo’s Hidden Talents

Downloadable Movies in a Box: Where’s the Magic?

An Easier Way to Make and Share Videos

Cinema Buffs Capture Hard-to-Find Films

Choosing Who Can See What on Your Blog