Technology

 

High Performance Theater Speaker System Gets…»

Enhancing LCD or plasma televisions with high performance speakers just got easier with today’s introduction of the KEF KHT5005.2 Home Theatre Speaker System. Based on the highly successful KHT5005, this new speaker package incorporates substantial design enhancements to improve upon the visual styling and the audio performance of its predecessor.
With the incredible success of the KHT range, we were hard pressed to find particular areas for significant improvement,” said Alec Chanin, president…

 

HD Radio Technology Improves Sound and…»

Digital HD Radio technology is radically changing AM and FM broadcasting with new programming channels, crystal-clear sound and data services. There are more than 950 AM and FM stations in the United States now broadcasting using the HD Radio system, with an additional 2,000-plus stations in the process of upgrading.
Developed and licensed by iBiquity Digital Corporation, HD Radio technology works by transmitting digital audio and data alongside existing AM and…

 

What’s All the Fuss About Random Access Memory?»

As I tell my customers all the time, the fastest and most cost effective way to speed up any computer is to add more RAM. In this article, I will explain a bit about the technical workings of RAM and provide some tips on determining how much RAM you need in your computer.
Most computer owners are probably familiar with the term RAM, often referred to as main memory. RAM stands for Random Access Memory. Next to the central processing unit (CPU), RAM is the most important factor in computer…

 

Security Threats – What You Can Do»

There are a number of common security threats we all face today using our computers for E-mail and browsing the Internet. But there is no reason for any of us to unplug from the Internet and bury our heads in the sand. You are the biggest security threat to your computer. Using some common sense and the software and hardware tools available today, you can use your computer the way you want to, when you want to. So, what threats do we face and what can we do about them? Spam Mail, not serious unless it…

 

Keeping Your Computer Secure»

You are the biggest security threat to your computer! You go to questionable web sites and download programs or load up a program someone gave you and then you ignore warnings from your security software telling you this is risky to open or load. Or you (but more likely your kids) head over to that cool web site to download “free” music or pictures. All of a sudden, your wonderful PC is choked with pop-ups, shuts down or starts up by itself, freezes, or just plain doesn’t work anymore. Sound familiar?

 

Sound Advice»

If you’re like me, you always want to be up-to-date on the latest hot topics people are talking about. These days, High Definition TV, DVD, Surround Sound, and Home Theater in general are pretty much at the top of that list. In fact, you may even be considering a home theater yourself. Most people begin their home theater journey by shopping at a local custom electronics dealer, and that’s good. In dealing with a custom electronics installer, though, there’s a topic that won’t always come up.

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