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How to Shop for Classical Music on Vinyl

So, you’ve decided to nerd up your record collection and expand your aural palette by getting into classical music on vinyl? Awesome! But where to start? The good news is that high-quality classical vinyl is relatively easy to find. The great news is that learning the basics of how to...

A Fun Way To Repurpose Vinyl Records: Use Them To Make Your Own Color-Changing Bluetooth Speaker...

See how to repurpose old 45 vinyl records into a DIY lamp that changes colors & plays music. This DIY glow lamp is a color-changing Bluetooth speaker lamp!

Jimmy Page Tricked You: Why You're Playing "Stairway to Heaven" Wrong—and How to Fix It

I know what you’re thinking: “I can already play that perfectly well, thank you very much!” And, of course, you can. You’ve got the intro and verse rhythm

Autism and Video Games, Good Playmates?

A hallmark of autism is difficulty with social interaction and communication, and therapy typically involves trying to boost these skills. But what if activities that seem antisocial, namely screen-based technology such as video games and computers, can help children with autism spectrum disorder? Could video games be good playmates?

Video Games As Learning Tools—Fact or Fiction?

There's been a resurgence in using video games as valuable learning tools. Neuroscientists are asking: can commercial hits promote cognitive traits that transfer to real life?

Are Video Games Creating Productive Members of Society?

Let’s be honest video games have a bad reputation. Depending on who you ask, you may get answers like they rot your brain, they make people aggressive, or they contribute to the incessant need for …

Why Can My Inattentive Child Pay Attention to Video Games?!

Why can my child pay attention to video games but nothing else?!

Can You Get Too Old to Be Good at Video Games?

It's more likely that it's not that you're getting worse at video games, it's that everyone got a lot better.

Does exposure to violent movies or video games make kids more aggressive?

Although no single factor can cause a nonviolent person to act aggressively, some studies suggest that heavy exposure to violent movies, video games, and other media can be a risk factor for violent behavior. Learn more and get expert advice from Common Sense Media editors on how to handle media violence.

12 Fun & Weird Facts About the Classic Video Games You Love

To help you (80's babies!) relive your glory gaming days, we’ve pulled together 12 fun and weird facts about those classic video games from your childhood that you know and love.

Use IFTTT to Find Cheap and Free Video Games Online

If This Then That is great for everything from managing your savings to archiving your favorite songs on Spotify, but did you know you can also use it to find free video games? There are dozens of applets (IFTTT’s name for any combination of triggers and actions used through the service) designed to help you track gaming giveaways.

Do Your Children Play Video Games?

Parents often feel guilty about how much time their kids spend playing video games and they sometimes have questions about whether their kids should play them at all. When I speak on issues related to families and technology I’m always asked to addresses kids and their games. I take a shot at doing that here. You can purchase the Circle device mentioned in the video here. Transcript Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a bunch of opportunities to speak …

Can Video Games Hurt My Eyes?

Are video games actually bad for your eyes, or is that just an old wives' tale? Learn about the short- and long-term effects gaming can have on your eye health.

Do Violent Video Games Really Cause Violent Behavior?

What does science say about whether graphic, violent video games are to blame for real-world violent acts?

As a parent, should I still be playing video games?

Yes they’re unproductive but after a hard day they have the power to reset an addled brain

The Surprising Way Video Games Are Good for Kids

It turns out gaming can be good for your kids — and for you.

Why developers are designing video games for accessibility

Mainstream developers are leveling up – increasingly considering accessibility when designing their games, whether to accommodate a visual impairment, a motor control issue or an anxiety disorder.

Could Video Games Be The Next Job Interview?

Want to get that job? You might want to hone your gaming skills. They could convey your career potential to a future employer.

Brutality is common in video games, but not sexual violence. Why?

In computer games, sexual violence and pedophilia are not as pervasive as warfare and murder. Why is that? What makes gamers drawn to some forms of violence, but not to others?