If you're a parent, your child's safety is undoubtedly high on your list of concerns (followed closely by having a good internet/cell connection). But tech and babies don't always mix, and there are dangers everywhere we look within our homes. A small number of changes and additions can bring a bundle of safety to your home, for hands both big and small.

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I highly recommend Grant Thompson's Random Weekend Projects series over at YouTube for some inspired how-to projects. Where else can you learn how to "light a fire with your pee" and "how to make a battery using pennies"? His latest project is a bit more down to earth, outlining how to take that tablet screen video and blow it up to a 50" screen using just $5 in parts...

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For Netflix subscribers a fast and reliable internet connection can mean the difference between sitting back and enjoying a movie or scowling and watching the digital version of a pixelated flipbook. Netflix has been regularly compiling data about ISP streaming speeds and sharing it on their site for users to check where their speeds rank, including data for subscribers in Mexico and those in European countries like the UK, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark...

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Did you know that you don't always need a paid Hulu Plus account to access many of the movies they offer? While the streaming site is popular for catching up on TV shows, Hulu also offers a decent library of movies that are free to view... More

It's obvious televisions are increasingly becoming smart devices in themselves, with apps and widgets already making their way into the latest full-featured models. But what if these additional features weren't buried behind menus like they are today and were brought out to the forefront, side-by-side in an extra wide format visible at all time, as envisioned by designer,Vladimir Ogorodnikov?

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Recently, The New York Times ran an article about the phenomenon of "marathoning" or "binge-watching" television. And while the article initially starts out talking about House of Cards, the first series created specifically for Netflix, I found the later part to be the most fascinating… More

If you've got a smartphone (and we bet you do), magnifying glass, shoebox, and some everyday spare parts, you can construct a miniature digital projector that would make the Lumiere Brothers proud. This could make an excellent project for the kids, illustrating the properties of light and the science behind movie projection. It's also an opportunity to show off your Instagram collection or favorite Vimeo flick you keep telling everyone about... More

Now that you've successfully showed off your new HDTV during Super Bowl Sunday, it's time to get all the pieces together to put together a home entertainment system. From networked enabled Blu-ray players and programmable remotes to media players, there are a myriad of companion pieces for your new screen... More

Sometimes, it's feels like awards season is all about best dressed lists, bejeweled clutches, and red carpet reports. One way to keep the focus on film is to seek out and enjoy a few previous winners. There are a surprising number of Oscar winning and nominated films already available on Netflix Instant that span nearly 60 years of movie and Academy history with winners in nearly every category. More

There are Dieter Rams admirers and collectors, and then there are people who will spend $475,000 on a 1000 original piece collection (devices, appliances, posters, books, etc) spanning his whole illustrious career from 1955-1985. We've got our eyes on the Braun Televisor and Braun RT 20 Tube Radio... More