Tutorials: How to record digital television
Over half of all Australian households watch digital television. But if you've got a shiny new digital television or set-top box, chances are that recording shows using your old VCR will be awkward and deprive you of the quality offered by digital broadcasts. We've rounded up the options open to you to make good quality recordings of your favourite shows.
Campbell Simpson 26/10/2009 14:50:00
Tutorials: Turn your TV into an entertainment center
I'm a big fan of Microsoft's Windows Media Center, which is built into Vista and Windows 7.
Rick Broida 14/10/2009 04:38:00
Tutorials: Copy Windows Media Center TV recordings to Your iPod
The other day I told you how to add a TV tuner to your PC so you can record shows, TiVo-style. That's easy enough, but what about copying those recordings to your iPod or iPhone?
Rick Broida 10/10/2009 09:38:00
Tutorials: Create a music playlist in Windows Media Center
One of my longstanding complaints with Windows Media Center (which for the most part I love) is its lack of support for playlists.
Rick Broida 09/10/2009 09:27:00
Tutorials: Revive a stuck LCD pixel
LCD monitors contain millions of pixels, each one composed of three subpixels: red, blue, and green. When all three are on, a pixel looks white. Other combinations create other colors. A pixel can become stuck showing one hue. But you can fix this.
Zack Stern 25/08/2009 00:35:00
Tutorials: How to Install Your HDTV
Bringing home your shiny new HDTV is just the beginning of your home theater adventure. But don't settle, as many HDTV buyers do, for just plugging your new set into your existing setup. The next steps you need to take after bringing your HDTV home are crucial to both your enjoyment of the set and getting the most out of your investment.
Becky Waring 28/07/2009 00:46:00
Tutorials: How to improve the picture and sound on your HDTV
Once your new HDTV is set up and connected to your home theater, it might seem that you can just power up and watch your favorite shows. But not so fast. You'll first need to calibrate your set to get an optimal picture. And as for the sound, you'll need to make sure that your speakers are put in the proper place to ensure immersion in high-quality audio. These tips will walk you through those steps, so you can finally relax and enjoy all your HD content.
Becky Waring 28/07/2009 00:49:00
Tutorials: Connecting your HDTV
Your new set is in place, you've got your DVR ready, and your service for HD signals is set up. Now you have the hard task of connecting all the pieces together. Using just any available cables isn't the best choice, though. These tips will help you figure out how to choose the best HDMI cables, how to make sure that all the wiring doesn't take over your living room, and how to pick the best universal remote to manage your new home theater.
Becky Waring 27/07/2009 23:49:00
Tutorials: Cheaper ways to listen to digital radio
Digital radio has been launched with much fanfare in all major capital cities. The technology offers significant advances over FM radio in terms of sound quality, features and available radio stations.
Campbell Simpson 23/07/2009 13:10:00
Tutorials: iTunes how-to: Expert tips for organising your music
If you've ever owned an iPhone or an iPod, chances are you now manage your music using iTunes--because that's the way Steve Jobs wanted it. iTunes is pretty good, but it's not perfect. The duplicate killer that's native to the app, for instance, can be confusing and ineffective. The good news is that you can make iTunes better by using the following tips, tricks, and add-ons.
Adam Pash 22/07/2009 00:47:00
 
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