While the Mac interface is pretty simple to use, many new Mac users are already very accustomed to the way that Microsoft Windows gets you around. The first thing that Windows users look for is a Mac analogue to Windows Explorer. Apple uses a program similar to Windows Explorer, and refers to its file browser […]
Are there different types of HDMI cables? If so, what are the differences between them? There are three different types of HDMI cables, but you only have to be concerned with one, called Type A, which is used between your HDTV screen and a video source. There are two more versions: Type B, designed for […]
What is the life expectancy (in hours) of a brand-name LCD HDTV? Is there any way to find this information out from the manufacturer when buying an HDTV? Brand-name manufacturers say their LCD TVs have a life expectancy of about 60,000 hours. That means you could watch your TV eight hours a day for more […]
What are refresh rates? I’ve heard of a 120Hz refresh rate being pretty good but I don’t really understand why – what difference does a higher refresh rate make to one’s HD viewing? The refresh rate is the number of times per second that a display draws picture data. It is measured in Hertz (Hz), […]
Is there a date/time by which all television shows in Canada will be broadcast on HD? The CRTC has also set a deadline of Aug. 31, 2011. By that date, all Canadian television channels must be broadcast in digital. Of course, Canada tends to follow along with the U.S. in what they do around HD […]