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Advanced Digital Camera Features (Video)

If you're like me and have a simple point-and-shoot camera, you probably put it on auto and never think about the settings again. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the options, or maybe you don't have the time to play around with the features. About.com has a

Bring ESRB Ratings with You on Your iPhone or Other Mobile Device

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has an

We’re Looking for a Learning and Technology Contributing Writer

We're hiring a Contributing Writer for the Family Computing site to create content that helps parents and educators make use of technology for learning. If you have an education background, a passion for using technology to help kids learn and a talent for writing, you might be just the person we're looking for.

You can find more information about

Club Penguin Herbert’s Revenge for the Nintendo DS/DSi

If you've got a Club Penguin fan in the house, or a young gamer who enjoys puzzles,

Support Friends and Family in Need with Care Calendar

I was talking with a friend the other day who had taken on responsibility for scheduling some help for another friend's family. They were providing meals on a rotation to help out in a difficult time. When I said that I thought she was a fantastic friend, but wondered how she fit everything in, she told me about

Toy Story 3 Video Game Bonanza

If your child is Toy Story 3 obsessed, or perhaps you are, you can live out your Toy Story dreams with video games on the Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Sony PSP or Nintendo DS/DSi. Yep, pretty much all of your gaming systems. I'd recommend one of the consoles, since the game is more robust. And specifically PS3, if you have the choice. It comes with some additional content (the ability to play as Zorg).

I've got reviews of the PS3 version (which will give you a good sense of the Xbox version...

Friday Fun - Fun with Spot

If you've got kids, you're probably familiar with Spot, that adorable spotted dog created by Eric Hill. In fact, you may have grown up with Spot as well. Fun with Spot is actually celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year! You can join the fun by visiting the

Madden NFL 11 Hits the Shelves

Football fans are celebrating the release of Madden NFL 11. Since I am not all that into the sport, I thought I'd share some reviews from our other About.com video game Guides:

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