Bringing a Splash of Art Home

ArtScreen, from Vutec are more than just pieces of artwork.

In fact, each one serves a dual purpose. ArtScreen products transform and cover everything, including LCDs, video projection screens, plasma TVs and speakers with beautiful art. They add a splash of color and flair of to any home’s décor palette.

But which one to choose?

Our 10 Best Design Award winners

The year's best designs, from electronics to furniture. 

Our 10 Best Software Award winners.

Nothing less than our picks for the best demo material of the past year.

The Best Articles of the Year

A year of reviews, of theaters, a year of features. So many to chose from.

So on this last day of the year, here's a look back at our most popular features, reviews, and custom installations of the year.

All in one convenient place!

All the links after the jump.

À la carte

Lots of great articles this month, from the ultimate in headphones to the ultimate in getting audio off your computer and into your ears.

Plus, of course, a duo of Netflix enabled Blu-ray players, a $14,500 CD player, and some of the best little speakers you'll ever hear.

All the links after the jump.

Fruitcake? Really?

Not happy with the lack of cool gear in your stocking?

Gift cards weighing down your wallet?

Returning gear is as American as… well… buying it in the first place.

So after you dump that 9th DVD player, check out this list for a few things to spend your un-gift windfall on.

All the cool stuff after the jump.

It’s Party Time, Excellent!

‘Tis the season to invite friends, family, and random co-workers to your home for holiday fun.

But if you’re like us, and unsatisfied with the usual eggnog and Yule-log style gathering, we humbly present you with a few tech ideas that can add some sparkle to your next soiree. So refresh your drink, and join us in the den after the jump.

Computer Audio 101: Revving Up a New Spin for CD Playback

For years now, hobbyists have been transforming their computers into audio source components, a natural endpoint for all kinds of digital music.

Conceptually, it's quite simple—store, instantaneously access, and manage an entire library of music on your computer. No more sorting through piles of CDs. Yet, serious audiophiles (especially those not computer savvy) have traditionally been hesitant to embrace this "techno" alternative to their tried and true CD players.

They should take a new look, as the computer can be the powerful audiophile device.