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How to Reboot a Cable Converter After a Power Failure

Cable converter boxes typically revert to the factory settings when the electrical connection is cut to the component, such as during a power failure. Rebooting the box clears the component's memory so that the user can reprogram the digital channels and continue watching television. This two-step p

Voltage Converters: Important Questions and Answers

The electricity that comes from the wall outlet plug is different in different parts of the world. This can be a problem if you travel with electrical appliances or electronic devices, because the electrical devices ...

Infrared, Wireless, or Bluetooth Headphones?

Infrared headphones, wireless headphones, and bluetooth headphones. Each of these categories of headphones has a techie-sounding name, but at the bottom line of them all is just plain old wirelessness

The World Smallest Watch Mobile Phone

After the watch phones launched by Samsung and LG, a new delicate watch phone appears on the market. It' know that this is the smallest one on the market at present which is known as 'W'.

How to Make a Projector Screen Frame From PVC

PVC is the perfect material for making potentially expensive projects very affordable. Projector screen frames can cost quite a bit of money. Building your own will save money, and building it out of PVC pipe will save even more. Working with PVC is simple, requiring very little prep work and tools.

Understanding Optical Specifications

Often an optic will be designed at either of two extremes: under-specified or over-specified. This article will discuss the definitions and use of common optical specifications.

Things to Consider While Buying a Flashlight

The need for proper lighting is the most important during adventure activities. Mother Nature is not especially famous for her kindness to those who come unprepared. When visibility is bad, it is easi

How to Download From a Dish Network PVR to a PC

Your Dish Network PVR will hold a number of shows and movies, but it will eventually run out of space. Either you'll have to delete something you want to save or you'll need to find a way to download it. PCs have significantly more storage space than a PVR, and they are a great place to store your m

How to Restart the TiVo DVR

TiVo is a digital video converter that records favorite television shows characterized by series, actors or smart suggestions. Both the HD and SD versions of TiVo DVRs can hold hundreds of hours of video programming. Occasionally, the TiVo DVR may need to be restarted due to a minor issue. Restart t

How to Play a Movie Through a Projector

Connecting a computer or a DVD or Blu-ray player is now done with an HDMI connector which transmits high-definition (HD) video and sound using one cable. Before playing a movie on the projector, set up the projector and connect the computer, DVD or Blu-ray player. You will need to adjust the image u

How to Hook Up a Home Theatre System

Watching a film at your local movie theater can be fun, but it is both comfortable and convenient to watch movies in a personal theater in your own living room. Many home theater systems consist of a receiver with two primary speakers, two or four satellite speakers, a sub woofer, and a center speak

Check out the Special Nook 3G

Nuke 3G had proved itself to be a reliable e reader. There are many e readers around. But nook 3G actually stands out. It has all the features anyone will desire in an e reader. This article is design

Troubleshooting the Creative Zen Mozaic

The Creative Zen Mozaic is a stylish MP3 player available in four, eight and 16GB storage capacities. Features include multiple audio-format playback, onboard speakers and an internal FM tuner. If you are having problems with the Creative Zen Mozaic, there are several troubleshooting steps you can t

How to Name a Folder on an LG Ally

The LG Ally allows you to rename folders on the phone's main screen. Folders allow you to group files, icons and widgets together without taking up a bunch of space on the screen. When you create a new folder, the phone automatically names it "Folder." You can customize the folder name using the ren