ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy developed to protect the environment with energy efficient products. Computers and monitors were the first products on board in 1992. Now, over 50 product categories come with ENERGY STAR labels, including office equipment, lighting, and home electronics. Results are adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2005 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 23 million cars — all while saving $12 billion on their utility bills. Read More . . .

HD forces are taking over the television world. And you’re either with the revolution or against it. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say you’re either with the revolution or without it. You definitely want to be “with it.” To be with it, you have to have a television that can accept and display HD signals. You have three options — 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. Though the first wave of HD sets were 720p or 1080i, manufacturers are now responding to consumer demand for 1080p. Why, you might ask, is there demand for 1080p? Read on, comrade, and discover the highest of high definition. Read More . . .

In general terms, there are two different types of digital cameras — fixed lens (point-and-shoot) and SLR (Single-Lens Reflex). Each type of camera offers its own distinct advantages, but when it comes to image quality and flexibility, the SLR comes out on top every time. As you’ll see, digital SLR cameras are capable of delivering better quality images and providing more expandability than their point-and-shoot counterparts. Read More . . .