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- Phone via Internet – A Great Telecommunications Tool - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roger CurtisPC phone or the phone via internet is a worth praising initiative in the field of telecommunications technology. Not only it has made things much easier, but it has also served as a welcome solution to heavy communications bills a common man has to pay every now and then. Everyone is aware how ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - A Guide to Digital TV - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Roger CurtisThe digital TV guide explains the numerous platforms available to receive digital signals from broadcasters which will make it possible for watching TV. Now that most, if not all, networks have shifted to digital broadcasting, there is now a serious need to have a digital receiver so the signals ...
Views: 852 - Advantages of Cable TV - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital signals are the latest technology when it comes to TV signals and many people are now considering subscribing for cable TV for the first time. For one thing, cable TV opens the viewer’s horizons with more than 400 channels in some. Many people depend on TVs for the latest news, or ...
Views: 6981 - Buying Wall Mount Brackets for Your Flat TV - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Roger CurtisThis may be a disappointing thing to find out, but most flat TVs do not come with their own brackets while some do. In fact, there are even some brands and models where part of the package is free wall mounting by experienced technicians while others ask for exorbitant fees, and then there are ...
Views: 932 - Choosing Between Plasma, LCD and LED HD TVs - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Roger CurtisOkay, so the title is filled with letters and those who do not know what they are only need to know that these are different types of TVs now marketed. If you are off to buy a TV set, you need to compare the displays coming out from each. There are a lot of differences: quality, brightness, ...
Views: 835 - Choosing the best Wireless TV Speaker Systems - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Roger CurtisWireless TV speaker systems offer the homeowners more freedom when it comes to entertainment and maintenance. For one thing there is no need to deal with wires any longer and if using the radio frequency technology, speakers can even be installed outside the home so music can be heard in the ...
Views: 1141 - Choosing the Best Wireless TV Speakers - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Roger CurtisIf you are thinking of buying wireless TV speakers for a greater viewing and listening experience, do not think that you are not going to be able to choose your own speakers without having to rely on a technician. Also, it would be a good idea not to listen too much to the sales people who ...
Views: 2075 - Differences Between LCD and HD TV - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisEveryone has heard of both LCD TV and HD TV but many do not know what they are and why people are raving about them. In fact, some people just know that HD TV can only be viewed on LCDs and that’s about it. They do not have basic information on the difference in technology. Below is just a brief ...
Views: 864 - Entertainment from Movies and Shows to Watch on TV - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Roger CurtisHaving cable or satellite TV at home is one of the comforts of life. People today cannot imagine life without TV and yet for millennial man had done without it. Now, people think that a life without TV is like taking milk away from a baby. The great thing about TV is the scheduling – with the ...
Views: 872 - Getting Familiar with Digital TV - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisDid you know that since the second half of 2009 more and more television stations all over the country have been using digital format in their transmissions. Those who still have analog TV sets complain that many of the shows are not coming out as nice as they used to. Fortunately digital TV is ...
Views: 875 - Improving the Digital TV Signal Strength - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital TV means better videos and better sound. More and more people are now converting to or upgrading the old TV sets for the newer digital TVs like the LEDs and the LCDs or flat TVs. However, regardless of the much improved reception and viewing, the signal strength can be affected making ...
Views: 2712 - It Is The Service Not The Mobile Phone - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Roger CurtisNowadays, companies have discovered a new trend developing – subscription plans doing away with the usual cellular-phone bundle package. And why wouldn't they come up with such proposals, it is about time someone considered the fact that not all consumers are keen on getting rid of their old ...
Views: 587 - Just Some Cable TV Issues - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Roger CurtisCable TV has been with us for almost 20 years and despite of its history, many are now choosing to cross over to satellite TV instead. Some of the reasons are because of the bad things which can come with cable. The following are just some of the bad issues about cable TV. There are some ...
Views: 806 - Making Free Phone via Internet Calls - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Roger CurtisThere are things which you have to take into consideration when you choose a VOIP provider. There are certain telecommunication providers who offer telephone devices that could be connected to a computer in order to use it with VOIP. Unlike traditional phone calls, all calls in a VOIP set up use ...
Views: 699 - MMS from Your Email Account Using Phone via Internet - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roger CurtisWe commonly use our cell phone to send MMS to our friends. Did you know that this can also be done using the phone via internet service? This service enables you to send pictures, videos, music and more. As long as you have your friend or family’s cell phone number and carrier, this is not only ...
Views: 771 - Phone Via Internet – Be Careful of Those Deals! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Roger CurtisThere are numerous phones via internet products offered all over the internet. Many people get confused which one to buy and which not? Many look forward to different deals and find many portals offer heavy discounts while some provide free trials, some even offer free items or gifts when a new ...
Views: 573 - Phone via Internet – No Lights, No Action - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roger CurtisThe phone via internet service has mesmerized a lot of people and business empires because of the potential savings compared to telecommunications. Many businesses rely on traditional phones for their communication purpose and also have internet service for carrying out various functions. On top ...
Views: 606 - Requirements for Digital TV Antenna - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Roger CurtisThe digital TV antenna plays a major role for the reception of the digital TV broadcasts and multicasts. Unfortunately, many do not really look at the antenna as something high-tech and tend to dismiss it. Not many realize that the digital TV reception relies on the wireless transmission for ...
Views: 1073 - Satellite TV – Some of the Disadvantages - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisMillions of people are hooked on TV but they get frustrated with the number of channels they can access. Many people would want to watch some of the TV shows which they read and hear about in TV guides but find out they cannot because it is showing in a channel not offered by the cable provider. ...
Views: 3863 - Sending an MMS Using Phone via Internet from an Online Site - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roger CurtisThanks to the continuous development in technology, communications has got a new definition. With the development of the Voice over Internet protocol, phone calls can be made and MMS can be sent for free, to all the recipients in your directory. This is a service that many people are yet to ...
Views: 1047 - Should You Give Up Your Cable for Online TV? - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Roger CurtisThere are now so many sites in the internet which offers online TV. In fact there are now some sites which can show live TV online. The only difference between online TV and cable TV is the membership and the subscription. Because many are stuck on the internet anyway, is it a good idea to junk ...
Views: 779 - Smart Antennas and Digital TV Reception - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Roger CurtisDespite the obvious advantages of digital TV its main disadvantage is its reception. Truly, analog TV reception was so much better. if the reception is bad the analog TV still made it possible to watch TV even if the images are grainy, but with the digital TV, there is simply no way to watch and ...
Views: 1245 - Some Disadvantages of the Wireless TV Technology - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roger CurtisAlthough wireless TV offers flexibility and freedom for a lot of people who depend on the television, there are also some disadvantages which must be considered. Remember that this is new technology and it has to go through a lot of innovation and correction before it can be perfected. ...
Views: 3973 - The Basics of Antennas for Digital TV Transmission - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Roger CurtisThere are two kinds of antennas, the indoor and the outdoor. For digital TV purposes know that there is no such thing as a digital TV antenna specifically for the use of the digital transmission. The antennas which were used for radio and analog TVs are the same ones used for digital ...
Views: 769 - The Difference Between LCD TV and LED TV? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisWhen LED TV first came out everyone raved of the quality of the video display but were sort of taken aback with the price. This is one expensive TV so it would be best to know the difference between the two before you go out and buy either one. First of all, there is only one difference between ...
Views: 2052 - The Internet TV – Latest in TV and Internet Technology - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisBecause of the millions of people who are now going online to watch TV and movies, television manufacturers have developed a new kind of TV – one which combines online entertainment with the TV screen. The Internet TV is a home cinema or home theater system which can give the fantastic video ...
Views: 1515 - Things That May Disrupt the Digital TV Signal - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital TV transmission has been used by most networks since 2009 and because of the clarity of the videos and the crispness of the sound; many people are upgrading their TV into the flat LED and LCD which are digital TVs both. Those who cannot afford to do the upgrades can just use a converter ...
Views: 11211 - Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Flat TV - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Roger CurtisWhen you do decide to buy a flat TV there are some things you need to know about. Do not just go raring off and buy the first thing the salesperson is shows you. Look over the features first and then compare the features before anything else. Plasma, LCD and LED First of all, plasma are ...
Views: 836 - TV Nights and the Home Theatre - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Roger CurtisOne of the best things in life ever created was the TV, second was the home theatre. The combination of the two brings watching TV to a different level, especially when what is shown is a favourite movie on DVD. The sounds, the action, the clarity, all are what make the movie experience so ...
Views: 842 - UHF and VHF Antennas Can Receive Digital TV Signals - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Roger CurtisIt is true that digital TV has rendered analog TV almost obsolete so it would be safe to say that analog antennas may also need to be changed to something which can receive the digital signals. This thought can be depressing for a lot of people for upgrading can obviously mean costs which can ...
Views: 2814 - VOIP and the Free Phone via Internet Calls You Can Make - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Roger CurtisVOIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is what makes it possible to make free phone calls through Internet possible. Many companies now offer this service, for they have come to realize that this is the future of communications. This is also a great solution for many who are facing costly monthly ...
Views: 566 - Wall Mounting Your Flat TV at Home - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Roger CurtisEver since flat TVs came out, more and more people have been excited to get hold of the new technology. These are flat and weigh less than plasma TVs which makes them easier to mount on the wall. This makes watching the best pictures coming out more of a theater experience rather than just plain ...
Views: 827 - Watching TV Online - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Roger CurtisOne of the best things about Broadband or high speed internet is getting to watch all of the favorites online. there are some sites which offer free viewing, there are some which offer free viewing only after the member registers and pays a once only payment which can guarantee free access and ...
Views: 1004 - What are Digital TV Antennas? - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Roger CurtisDigital TV is a relatively new technology and many people are still confused about the whole thing – what it is, what it involves, its advantages and its disadvantages. One point of confusion is the digital TV antenna. For those not in the know, digital TV antennas which have been ...
Views: 775 - What’s So Great About HD LCD TV? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Roger CurtisMany have heard and seen an LCD TV but still not many are aware why people absolutely go gaga over the technology. The technology has gone through numerous evolutions and many consumers are now more confident that the future innovations would only improve it and would make it a long lasting ...
Views: 821 - When TV is Disadvantageous to Kids - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Roger CurtisToday’s kids are no longer how they were around 80 years ago. During those days kids were more active and they read and they learned skills. They played outside the house, they helped their parents with the chores and they did their homework. Until TV came into the picture. Obviously the kids ...
Views: 1009 - Wireless TV Speakers – Setting Up the Transmitter - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Roger CurtisSetting up home theatre speakers is quite frustrating especially when having to look for all the right ports. Despite instructions though, it basically boils down to trial and error. Fortunately this is not the same thing when it comes to wireless TV speakers. Setting them up only means ...
Views: 909 - Wireless TV – Choosing a Cable TV Extender - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roger CurtisShould you want to send the signal of your cable TV box to another TV somewhere else in the house where there is no cable TV then you are looking for a wireless TV cable extender. This is a relatively simple solution to the need to sending a wireless signal to another area of the house. When it ...
Views: 2247 - Wireless TV – The Difference Between the 2.4 GHz and the 5.8 GHz Cable TV Extenders - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roger CurtisIf you are thinking to buy a cable TV extender to get a wireless TV signal into another set in a different area of the house it is very important to take into consideration the area that you are living in and the materials of the walls of the home. Despite the fact that wireless is a great ...
Views: 1767 - Wireless TV – The Evolution of Wireless Technology - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Roger CurtisWireless TV is fast becoming an issue of debate. Many consider the technology as groundbreaking, many see it as a chance to get away from the monopoly of the cable networks while others simply see it as just another high-tech thing that is drowning the modern world. Imagine no need for wires and ...
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