DivX video files are the movie codec established by the DivX Company that was formerly known as the DivXNetworks, Inc. The CODEC is popular due to its ability to achieve high file compression rates without noticeable loss of visual quality of the video. The format makes use of MPEG-4 Part 2 compression and is generally associated with the ripping process. A common task that arises for users of the DivX format is to convert MP-4 formatted videos to DivX format. Since the MP-4 format is closely related in definition to Read More

The problem with the technology age is that there are so many different remote controls to go with each piece of hardware we purchase. Programming the Philips universal remote requires that you have the codes of all the different pieces of hardware to configure with the remote. Once you've configured, you'll be able to use the remote on all the equipment in your entertainment center–sound, television, DVD player–and can shelve the excess remotes. The first step is to collect all of the paperwork for your different remotes. For example, if Read More

Most people characterize home entertainment as both audio and video components that can play a variety of media in a comfortable and convenient home setting. Some people might say that a home theater system is synonymous with home entertainment. A home theater system is where both audio and video work together to produce a cinema experience in the comfort of your own home. Home Theaters Systems Most home theater systems have two components; an audio component and a video component. In a home theater system, both of these components work Read More

Choosing an HDMI cable can be a complex task. There are several factors that must be considered in order to select the best HDMI cable to meet the user’s requirements: HDMI standards compliance HDMI Cable Categories Cable length Cable quality Active cables HDMI devices Price HDMI Standards Compliance Each HDMI cable is rated to comply with a specific revision of the HDMI standards. A cable rated for HDMI 1.2a should meet the requirements of HDMI 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2, but is not guaranteed to meet the standards for HDMI 1.3. Read More

Connecting speakers to a computer is an effective way of amplifying the sound played on a website, in a video or on a game. Some computers come with built in speakers. However, there are many instances where there is none and installing the right ones can seem annoying. First, you should determine what type of speakers your motherboard can handle. If you just want two basic speakers, all motherboards will be able to handle that. If you want a bit of a surround sound feeling, you'll need to make sure Read More

A web camera is one that allows you to stream yourself onto the Internet so someone that you're chatting with can see you. As they become cheaper to make, more monitors and laptop screens are coming with them built in; however, you can buy an inexpensive web camera that you can put on top of your monitor for around $50. Using one isn't difficult once you've got it set up.  For the most part, set up of the web camera requires installation of software and plugging it in. Most web Read More

An HDTV receiver is essentially a device that receives and decodes high definition TV signals. HDTV receivers are needed along with a High Definition Ready TV set to view high definition programming. Sometimes an HDTV receiver is also referred to as an HDTV tuner or HDTV decoder. One of the first questions that should be asked before purchasing an HDTV receiver is whether the HDTV already has a receiver built in. Usually, the TV states that it has a built-in receiver or tuner. If the HDTV does not have a Read More

A new trend now-a-days is to connect your TV to your PC and record television shows directly to your computer. This may have seemed like an insane dream a decade ago but believe it or not, there are many methods that exist today that allow you to record television shows to your computer to watch at a later time. In this article, we have laid out some of the easiest and most reliable methods that allow you to record shows on your PC. DVR For those of you have not Read More

One of the great things about a laptop and a TV is that, with the right cables, you can connect the two together. This gives you the option to work from your television or you can download video onto your laptop and then have it play on the much larger screen of the TV. Regardless, there are really only two steps that go into connecting a laptop to a TV. The first is to get the right cable that works with your laptop and your TV. The second is to Read More

Making a music video can be broken up into three steps. The planning, the filming and the producing. Each step is important. Some would think that the filming takes the most time, but in actuality, planning is the most time costly step because every little detail has to be ready. If there is something missing, the music video might be lacking and that wouldn’t be beneficial. Creating the Music Video Determine what song you’re going to be using and what set you want. There are pluses and minuses to all Read More