Does High Definition Mean Short Distance? by Cameron Postelwait
Liberty, Justice, and High Def For All The conversation subject of high definition is no longer segregated to the dark smokey rooms of the cultural elite, the same rooms where gas price conspiracies, global domination rituals, and secret handshakes are created. ... The Cat5 Extension option is very attractive because Cat5 cables are very inexpensive and are neater than the fat (no matter how phat) video cables. ... If its because of long runs of DVI or HDMI cables, there are solutions. ... Length Limits Both DVI and HDMI signals begin to degrade in quality when sent over copper wire...

Connect to the Internet Through Wifi by James Hunt
Wifi known as Wireless Fidelity allows a user to connect to the internet without using network cabling. Whether it’s from your bedroom, couch, indoors or outdoors data can be sent and received within the range of a wireless base station. Wifi uses 802.11a or 802.11b technologies to provide a... It also saves on the cost and distance limitations of using cables, not to mention the unsightly look of running cables throughout an area. ... Wifi networks work at the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and possible speeds of 11 or 54 Mbps.

How to Upgrade Your CPU - Part 2 by Michael Cottier
Now that we have talked about what CPU you should get, next is the removal and installation process of upgrading your CPU. First you need to shut down your computer completely, unplug all cables connected to it, and lay it out in an open workspace, preferably a wood table. ... To do this you just need to find the wire that is going from the fan to the motherboard and unplug it. ... Now just hook the CPU fans power back up by plugging the power wire back into the correct spot on your motherboard, where it was before.

Cable Modem Reviews by Kevin Stith
Cable modem reviews provide customers the specifications, functions, weaknesses and strength of the product they bought. These reviews are available on TV, print and on the Internet. They normally compare one product line with the stating the disadvantages and advantages of using one over the... Check the manufacturer's website to see what new drivers are available. ... The main concerns of reviewing cable modems are to show which modem provides are the most efficiency. ... They often have newer drivers than what comes with the modem.

Surge Protector: A Simple Mechanism Description by T.L. McMullen
A surge protector [AKA surge suppressor] is an electrical plug-in device designed to distribute safe electrical voltages to other electrical or electronic devices. Surge protectors resemble power strips in appearance; however, they are more sophisticated and deliver a constant, continuous power... Neutral Wire: The neutral wire is common in modern wiring practices for safety. ... It is used in conjunction with the hot wire and the ground wire. ... Hot Wire: The hot wire holds the passing current which contains excess voltage.

WiMax and Its Future Importance by James Dyson
Another all-in-one technological concept to serve your day-to-day demands all put together. Actually, WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. As widely known WiMAX enables the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to ADSL and Cable broadband. ... It provides connectivity between two network terminals by completely avoiding the use of wires and cables. ... In the fixed wireless region, it can replace the telephone copper wire networks, cable TV coaxial cable infrastructure and in cellular zone, WiMAX has the capacity to fill-in the place...

Let's Have A Look At The Nintendo Wii Accessories by Christain Cullen
The Nintendo Wii is a great, ground-breaking gaming system, mostly because of it's accessories that change the way you can play games. You are no longer confined to your couch with the little controller in your hand; now you can fly all over the room, serving up those tennis serves for real, and... Wii Component Cables The cables Wii offers are useful for a variety of things. ... Most users prefer a wired connection to a wireless when you want to hook up to the net. ... Originally, the Lan Adapter was available only in Japan, and it got to the point where you couldn't even buy them off...

Building Computers: A Short History Lesson by Michael Quarles
In only a few years, the task of building your own computer has gone through remarkable changes, almost entirely for the good. It’s less complicated, and far less prone to the devilish sort of problems presented by certain steps in the process. One of the most notable improvements has to do with... It took extreme dexterity to get the last one or two cables in place. ... Once, all of those different ports you see on the back of your computer had to be connected to the motherboard by ribbon cables.

Fiber Optics: The Freakiest Haunted Carnival Fun House EVER Since "Enter The Dragon" by Cameron Postelwait
Enter the Dragon You stumble through a maze of mirrors, placed methodically so that the camera filming you doesn't film itself... you have hot pink fluids smeared over your arms and torso as an obscure, esoteric reference to human blood... there is a chinese actor chasing you with an... No Fire Hazard- Since light (not electricity) being passed through these cables, there is no fire hazard. ... Who Cares How it Works, Get Back to the Scary Chinese Actor with the Bear-Claw Lets talk advantages to Fiber over Copper: Thinner- Optical fibers can be drawn to smaller diameters than copper...

Building A Computer From Scratch by Richard Horton
Safety The first thing you should do before beginning any project is to be safe. When dealing with electricity is dangerous. By now your probably telling me that I'm stating the obvious, but many people try building their own PC and burn up their hardware, or worse, their home. ... Usually one colored wire twisted around a white wire. ... The colored wire is usually the positive and the white negative. ... In the manual you will also find out what to do with all of the other USB and Audio ribbon cables inside your case.