Lincoln SpectorContributing Editor, PCWorld
Freelance journalist (and sometimes humorist) Lincoln Spector has been writing about tech longer than he would care to admit. A passionate cinephile, he also writes the Bayflicks.net movie blog.
How to stream media from your PC to your HDTV over Wi-Fi
Do you want to stream TV and movies from your PC to your TV? Here's our PC-to-TV media streaming guide.
Philips’ 4K UHD Blu-ray player goes on sale in June
Hungry for 4K movies, but don’t have the bandwidth or you’re stuck with a too-low data cap? Consider a disc player, instead.
The first affordable robot servant, Alpha2, is now in development
Don’t set your expectations of its capabilities too high.
How to get the best seats in your house
A simple formula will tell you just how far back you should sit from your big-screen TV to get the absolute best viewing experience.
Power2U USB charger outlet review: The convenience isn’t worth the bother
A power receptacle with built-in USB charging ports sounds like a great idea, but the manufacturer’s execution sucks.
WaterGenius promises a free tool to help California fight the drought
This online resource recommends ways you can reduce your household water consumption, calculates how much money you'll save by following its guidance.
Your house is filled with vampires that suck $100s from your wallet annually
Blame all those devices operating on standby mode even while they’re supposedly “off.” We’ll show you how to put a stake in their hearts.
The Internet is bringing bigger audiences to independent films, but it doesn’t work that way for tent-poles and franchises.
BodyBrew claims to make healthier coffee
The secret is cold brewing, according to the inventor, but we’ll have to wait until late this summer to find out.
How to protect your wireless router from malware
Your PC and your phone aren't the only devices that can catch an infection. The router that connects them to the Internet may also be vulnerable.
How to connect your laptop to your HDTV without HDMI
It's easy to connect a laptop to an HDTV--unless your laptop doesn't have the right port.
Satechi Smart TV Box review: Android-based set-top box does a lot, but doesn't make it easy
It can handle nearly anything your phone can do, but the learning curve is long.
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Chromecast: Which dongle should dangle from your TV?
Roku has more channels and a remote, but Chromecast is cheaper. We pit the two devices against each other in five categories.
Review: Simple.TV 2 knows some great DVR tricks but also has flaws
This network DVR costs less to run than a TiVo Roamio OTA, but we had a few issues with its lack of Wi-Fi and its excessive fan noise.