Articles by Data Doctors

This year’s International CES was dubbed ‘the Internet of Things’ show, which refers to common items in your life being connected to the Internet. Light bulbs, doorbells, thermostats, garage doors and lots of other tech will slowly turn your home into a smart home that you can control from your smartphone. But before you jump […]

Lots of you have installed webcams as a security device in your homes, but if you want to take it to the next level, a company called Netatmo has an option. They were one of a handful of companies showing home security cameras that included facial recognition, so it can tell the difference between your […]

The security industry often refers to tax season as “Christmas for hackers” because they know that millions of Americans will be using their personal computers to prepare their tax returns.

One of the more anticipated product launches this year is the Apple Watch, which is slated for a March release. If you’re a tech fanatic with a wad of cash, it’ll likely be your smartwatch of choice. Smartwatches have been available from other companies for years, but lets face it, they’re all pretty geeky looking. […]

The holiday season is over and the longer you’ve been on this planet, the more likely you’ll end up with some excess baggage, gift cards! This ubiquitous holiday gift is always appreciated but often lost or forgotten, once the eggnog runs out. That’s where an app called GoWallet can come to the rescue. Instead of […]

There was a time when shopping for a television was pretty easy, because their were only a few sizes and the price differences as you got bigger was pretty substantial. Today, you can choose from displays that range from 26 to 90 inches with minor price differences as you get bigger. With ultra-high definition displays, […]

One of the more compelling themes from this year’s CES was the proliferation of 4K TV’s, which should result in the usual price wars. At four times the resolution of your current HD display, the difference is clear as long as you’re viewing 4K content. And that’s where you have to be careful not to […]

The world’s largest electronics tradeshow always has lots of interesting things to discover somewhere amongst the 2 million square feet of exhibits.

You’re smartphone has an amazing camera that can take high resolution pictures and amazing HD video. The results of using this great technology are huge files, especially if you’re shooting video. When you send or post these high resolution files to e-mail and social media, it automatically gets compressed, so it lowers the quality. If […]

Chances are, you acquired some new electronic gadgets this holiday season, which means you’ll have older tech that you no longer use. If it has a power button, plugs in or has batteries, it’s likely to contain toxic waste, so whatever you do, don’t throw electronics in the trash. Start by checking with charitable organizations […]