Gadget Links: Eleventh Hour Edition

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Why You Can’t See the Game in HDTV on WSJ.com: “A warning to fans who plan to buy a TV before Christmas: Watching sports in HD is no slam dunk. Many nationally televised sports events are now available in HD, but most games are still beamed by regional cable sports networks or independent stations that don’t yet broadcast in high definition.”

“The amount of HD coverage varies widely depending on the team and region, but many popular sports franchises remain tough to see in HD.” [ Joint pick by Martin O’Donnell and Dave Aiello; Subscription probably required. ]
Geek to Live: iTunes power tips on Lifehacker.com: Useful tips including managing separate music libraries, CD and DVD music library backup techniques, and duplicate track removal. How to Photograph Christmas Lights on strobist.blogspot.com: “The problem with 98% of the photos of Christmas lights is that most people wait until way too late to start shooting. After it gets completely dark, you can either have the lights or the surroundings properly exposed. But not both.” There are some great example photos in this article.