(ARA) – In the current economic environment, many people are refocusing their priorities on family and home. Experts say more Americans are creating a home theater experience in their home instead of going out. Perhaps you’re thinking about using your tax refund for a new HDTV. Or maybe you’re getting a new home theater system in time to invite friends over for the summer baseball season or to enjoy this fall’s football games in big-screen style.

But do you know how you’re going to incorporate this new technology into your home decor? LG Techorator Doug Wilson, from TLC’s “Trading Spaces” and “Moving Up,” has some tips to streamline your space and cut out the clutter. Techorating means combining technology and interior design so that a room works as one unified space.

* Recycle the old technology.
You don’t need your old box TV or huge computer monitor anymore, so why not be environmentally responsible, get it out of your house and recycle it? Companies like Waste Management and LG Electronics offer nationwide recycling programs for unwanted electronic products at 150 designated “eCycling Centers” across the country. Visit www.lgusa.com/green to find out more about the programs near you.

* Pick a focal point.
Now that the old stuff is gone, find your room’s focal point and work your way out. “In large rooms, make sure you don’t go overboard with one particular theme, pattern or technology,” says Wilson. “With just a few integral pieces, the room can be made to feel spacious, yet comfortable.”

Remember to streamline by removing unnecessary clutter and installing shelving units or wall-mounting your new HDTV.

* Consider your space.
This is a case where bigger is not always better. Technology needs to fit the space you have; otherwise it can overwhelm a room. While large flat-screen HDTVs are a nice upgrade, they can overpower the room if the screen size is too large for the space. You need other items on the wall to offset the presence of the TV. If you’re still shopping around, take measurements of your wall space along with you to make sure you get the perfect sized technology.

* Practice cord control.
Nothing causes more headaches than trying to hide all the cords behind furniture while still trying to reach the available outlets. “Go wireless,” says Wilson. “Many leading technology companies, including LG Electronics, offer wireless speakers and TVs, giving your living space a crisp, modern feel.”

* Use digital accents.
Digital photo frames placed throughout the room and house can hold family photos during the regular year, but bring a reminder of your favorite team’s great season when you have everyone over to watch the games. The photos can help get the conversation going, especially if everyone has just met. Plus, this is a decoration you don’t have to clean up — either reprogram the frame or take it on the road to the next game party.

Whether you’re equipping a tiny den, medium-sized bedroom or expansive media room with the latest in consumer electronics, TLC’s Wilson recommends techorating as a way to get the most from your new equipment and your new digital lifestyle. For more techorating ideas, visit www.lgusa.com/techorator.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) November 12, 2007 -– Tradebit.com, the online digital goods marketplace, announces its recent updates. New features on the file sharing site allow for easier publishing of digital goods. Now everyone with a good photo, MP3 recording or collection of Christmas poems can upload and start selling files within minutes.

“With more than 9,000 active merchants and 2.5 million downloads a day, Tradebit.com has reached a milestone as the download marketplace,” says Ralf Schwoebel, founder and CEO of Tradebit, Inc. “Tradebit.com was profitable within three months of its 2005 launch and has relaunched five times since than to help our users more easily and quickly participate in file sharing activities.”

The file sharing marketplace’s new functionality allows anyone to upload and publish any kind of software. After uploading, the site automatically creates video previews, product images and payment buttons for the seller. Payments are processed by Paypal or Clickbank.

Tradebit.com is host to prominent partners such as CDbaby.com, the service company for independent musicians. The site also hosts well-known Hollywood directors who sell their podcasts on the platform (http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/732879).

About Tradebit.com
Based in Delaware, Tradebit Inc. is a 100 percent privately held company focusing on digital goods and online promotions. Tradebit.com started as a single server system and has grown into a big Linux cluster within two years. It turns several hundred thousand US dollars in micropayments every month. Everyone with a digital good can participate. Company founder and CEO Ralf Schwoebel is an e-commerce and search engine specialist from Germany who is very active in the US webmaster scene.

For more information about Tradebit.com, the online digital goods and file sharing marketplace, visit www.tradebit.com.

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