What's Noo?
A blog for noobies by Patric Welch, techie and all around fun guy.
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Q: My computer only has two USB ports but I have three USB devices I need to connect to it. I’m constantly plugging and unplugging cables. Is there a better way? A: This is a common problem with PCs that are more than a couple of years old. With the increase in the number of devices requiring a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to a computer, most new computers are equipped with seven or eight USB ports. But I’m guessing that recommending buying a new computer isn’t what you want to hear from me. A much easier, and cheaper, alternative… Continue reading...
Q: My television has a CableCARD slot on the side but I have no idea what it used for. What is a CableCARD and why would I need one? A: Your television is slightly ahead of its time but that’s nothing to worry about. CableCARD is an upcoming technology that divorces your television programming from your set-top box. In other words, the CableCARD contains all of the programming from your cable company on a credit card sized device that can be inserted into your television or your own set-top box, not necessarily the set-top box from your cable company. There… Continue reading...
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Q: Someone I work with mentioned a DVD player that edits out parts of a movie like language and violence. Does such a thing really exist? A: Such a thing really does exist and it is called ClearPlay. Here’s how it works. The first thing you need to do is to purchase a ClearPlay compatible DVD player. The DVD players are available at most Target stores or you can buy one online at the ClearPlay web site at www.clearplay.com. The DVD player is set up just like any other DVD player so there’s no need to worry about any kind… Continue reading...
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