Upgrade: From CD-ROM to DVD Burner by Michael Quarles
My goal, in the short space this article allows, will be to tell you how to upgrade from a CD-ROM, to a DVD burner. First, unplug your computer, and disconnect all cables leading to the keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor. Remove the computer’s side panel. ... Plug in the audio cable, the ribbon cable, and the power cable. ... Warning: please do not use a magnetic screwdriver while working on a computer. ... Remember, your computer stores data magnetically. ... These letters “MA” stand for Master, meaning it is the master device on the ribbon cable.

How To Put Movies And Videos Into Your iPod Video by Marcus Boo
Apple recently surprised the market with its new iPod video, also know as the last generation of iPods. This powerful new gadget doesn’t just play music; it plays videos and photos as well and serves to be an all-in-one portable entertainment platform for the market. ... After recording, just like in the case of importing videos from a DVD device, there will be a message on the screen saying that everything went on successfully. ... Even more, the AAC audio bit rate is around 160 Kbps. ... After establishing these limits, the next step is to establish the source of the video, which can be...

Computer Hardware by Sardool Sikandar
Computer hardware means the physical part of a computer and it is totally different from computer software or computer programs and data that are used within hardware. The hardware of a computer is rarely changed as compared with software and data, which are readily shaped, modified or erased on... Video display controller that produces the output for the computer display Computer bus controllers to connect the computer to external peripheral devices such as printers or scanners. ... Mainly the computer input devices includes keyboard, pointing devices, mouse, trackball, gaming devices,...

How to Choose a Sound Card by Gary Hendricks
This article will help you with your decision by elaborating on the different factors to consider when buying that new sound card. What Are Your Needs? First thing to consider here is your intended usage of the sound card. If all you want is basic sound support and not spectacular 3D surround... The 24-bit audio quality is excellent, whilst the wealth of connectivity options to external audio devices is a big plus for fans of high fidelity audio. ... It can do almost anything imaginable with your computer's audio.

Music Videos For PSP - Your PSP Device Is Not Only For Gaming by Brad Newman
Just when you thought your PSP couldn’t get any cooler, you find out that you can actually get music videos for PSP . Now you can not only play your favorite games, listen to music and look at photos but you can watch the clips of the bests artists all from the comfort of your portable little... If you own a PSP you may take advantage of this new technology immediately simply by getting the video content onto your computer then uploading it to your PSP from there. ... It also makes it easier to share your favorite new music with your friends in a format than is more exciting than plain...

PSP Wallpaper And PSP Downloads by M. Xavier
Imagine having the ability to hold an entire multifaceted entertainment system that fits within your own hands. Compact enough to carry with you anywhere, the PSP system makes the vision a reality. In March 2005, the Sony Computer Entertainment Company developed the PSP (PlayStation Portable... Yet to be released in the United States, Sony Computer Entertainment has developed The Chotto Shot, which is a camera and a GPS device that can be attached to the PSP device. ... With the addition of this device, users will have the ability to take their own photographs on the PSP device and...

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth: Battle Royale by Nathan Kartchner
As the release date for Wireless USB draws ever closer, discussion is heating up around the emerging standard. In particular, there has been a lot of debate concerning the pros and cons of Bluetooth versus Wireless USB. Both of these standards offer particular benefits as well as particular... As far as security is concerned, Bluetooth depends on a four-digit pin number to ensure that the correct device is being connected to, while Wireless USB is looking at using a USB cable to make the initial connection, after which point the device can be used wirelessly.

Embedded DVR by Max Bellamy
In most surveillance operations using a DVR, the commonly used method is to link the DVR card to a computer containing the software. This has serious limitations in the event of a virus attack or power failure, because the surveillance system could be thrown off gear. ... Embedded DVRs provide all the features that come with computer based DVR systems including network support options that allow you to share the recorded data. ... In such a system, the storage device is often a replaceable hard disk drive.

iPod Capabilities by Daniel Dwase
Software iPod Capabilities include playing: 1. MP3 audio file formats. 2. WAV audio file formats. 3.M4A / AAC LC audio file formats. 4. Protected AAC audio file formats. 5. AIFF audio file formats. 6. Audible audiobook audio file formats and 7. Apple Lossless audio file formats. ... iTunes lacks the ability to transfer songs from iPod to computer because of legality issues. ... iTunes can automatically synchronize your iPod with specific playlists or with the entire contents of a music library each time you connect your iPod to a host computer.

What is a Video Server? by Wes Fernley
With the convergence of IP Network Video into CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), many are looking to convert their existing CCTV surveillance system into an IP Network Video system. Is this possible? How can it be done? Video Servers have been created to do just that. ... The Video Server can then be plugged into your computer network allowing you to record relevant video to a network device such as a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage). ... Some Video Servers include Audio-In which allows you to also record audio as well.