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Introduction to HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Article introducing HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).
Choosing an Outdoor Antenna with Antenna Web
Part of the antenna buying process includes choosing the type of outdoor antenna that is best for your area. This process is made easy by Antenna Web
Introduction to Electronic Waste
This article will focus on Electronic Waste and how it applies to televisions, but E-Waste applies much more than just televisions.
What Is an A/B Switch?
An A/B switch is a very useful TV accessory. See how it could help you.
What are the Benefits of Using an Antenna
What are the benefits of using an antenna compared to cable and satellite television?
Get HD Channels With Analog Cable for Free
Did you know that many cable providers don't encrypt the high definition signal of broadcast stations on their analog cable feed? Find out how you can get these channels for free.
Buy a TV Antenna That Receives UHF and VHF Signals
Most digital signals are broadcast within the UHF spectrum but there are VHF digital channels. This is a critical point to consider when buying an antenna.
What Are Low-Power, Class A and Translator TV Stations?
A short article detailing what low-power, Class A and translator stations are.
DTV Converter Box Coupon Program Has Long Waiting List
How long is the wait is it to get a DTV converter box coupon?
Hide Duplicate Analog Channels on a DirecTV HD Receiver
How do you hide duplicate analog channels on a DirecTV HD receiver?
Is it possible to record TV programming on a VCR when using a DTV converter?
Is it possible to record TV programming on a VCR when using a Digital (DTV) converter box?
Using HDMI on Non-HDCP Components
An issue facing consumers/TV watchers is using HDMI and DVI on non-HDCP components. It could cause you to lose the benefit of high definition.
Which HDTV Should You Buy: 720p, 1080i, 1080p?
Which high definition television (HDTV) resolution is better - 720p, 1080i or 1080p? This is a question many people want to know. Marketing literature would suggest 1080p is the way to go but I'm not convinced.
Accell UltraAV HDMI 2-1 Audio/Video Switcher
Accell Corporation, a maker of high quality Audio/Video cables, announced the release of the UltraAV High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) 2 to 1 Switch.
How Satellite Subscribers Can Stop Losing Reception During a Storm
A tip on how satellite subscribers can improve or stop losing reception during a storm.
You Bought A New HDTV – Now What?
I have purchased a new TV each year for the past two years. The average cost was about $1250. Even though I knew I wanted a new TV, each unit was an impulse buy. So, there I was sitting on the couch watching my new TV wondering if I made the right choice – financially and technologically speaking.
Vector Tough Brite Storm Tracker, Model VEC135
The Storm Tracker by Vector is a weather radio television combo that is a perfect product for those living in areas susceptible to severe storms.
Pets and Home Electronics
The other day I was at a restaurant where I saw a lady sitting on the patio with a black lab. Since I recently bought a lab-border collie puppy, I stopped to ask her if the dog chewed a lot as a pup. She said, "all the time." What does this have to do with televisions? Everything.
How To Replace A Lost or Broken Remote Control
One of the most frantic of times for people can come when they learn that their remote control is lost or broken. How it got that way is unimportant. The moral of the story is that the remote control is gone. No longer will it serve its master. So, how do we fix this situation?