I'm not a big fan of the .mkv format, but it seems like I keep winding up with more and more videos with that file extension. Unfortunately, the only thing in my house able to play those files is my computer. Most .avi files I can stream to the PlayStation3, allowing me to play it on one of my TVs. Attached to the other TV, a SDTV, I used a VGA to composite adapter to allow a … [Read more...]
Google Launches Google Wallet
From the Official Google Blog, Google has announced the roll-out of Google Wallet to Sprint's Nexus S 4G customers. Google Wallet allows you to use your phone's NFC (near field communication) capabilities to pay at stores instead of having to pull out your wallet. … [Read more...]
Some Killer Hardware To Teach Users A Lesson
That lesson? Some IT departments (not 404 Tech Support) are willing to fry lots of equipment and waste company dollars to teach you to not just connect whatever piece of equipment you want to the network. … [Read more...]
TiVo Answers ‘What’s beyond Premiere?’ with Premiere Elite
On the TiVo Blog today, TiVo has revealed the details of the next evolution of their DVR: The TiVo Premiere Elite. The Premiere Elite expands on the previous enjoyed TiVo Premiere updates with two big improvements: two terabytes of storage for 300 hours of HD recordings and the ability to record four channels simultaneously while watching a fifth. Imagine a set-top box so … [Read more...]
Optimal TV Size and Viewing Distance
If you're in the market for a new TV, you might be looking at the sizes and have no idea what size you want besides one that fits inside your house and your budget. What's the differences between a 42" and a 56" TV? Is there such a thing as a TV that's too big? There are two sites that can help answer your questions. The first, TV Size Matters, allows you to picture a TV of … [Read more...]