Recent content by JohnMM

My situation is similar to what others have said - each installation seems to be finicky about what works well. I got a package like Adam - a Netgear wireless router with Netgear wireless desktop adapter. The router works great. But I couldn't get the adapter to work. Netgear's support is the...

I would like to build an HTPC, but know very little about it. I have very basic questions about the audio/video card(s): I would like to be able to use my hi-def TV as the computer monitor. And when I play a DVD, I would like the HTPC to output video to my hi-def TV via component or DVI, and...

I didn't know that wireless routers include 4 wired ports - that is a good solution. Thanks to all for the education.

1) I have an ethernet router in my basement. One of the cables goes to my son's bedroom. If he plugs that cable into a wireless router, will the wireless router work? 2) If the above will work: If the wireless router isn't configured correctly, will intruders be able to get into the network...

Thanks for the replies. I called Cablevision and was told that they will be coming out with a cable box that can record, but they don't know when it will be available. I am confused though - Dan said that he can't get the E85 to work with the Explorer 8000. From the other comments in this...

I know absolutely nothing about these devices. I have digital cable and would like to be able to record tv shows so I can watch them at my leisure. My cable company doesnt't offer cable boxes that can record. Is there a digital recorder that will work without having to subscribe to a monthly...

I have floor-standing speakers on each side of my Hitachi RPTV, about 2" from the sides of the TV. The speakers are shielded, and I can see no distortion on the screen from them being placed that close. But I am worried - am I doing some damage to the TV, even though I see no distortion...

Thanks, John. Looks like its time for an upgrade to the system.

My system has a pentium 3-450. Is that enough horsepower to allow me to have a dvd-burner? Thanks.

I wouldn't use it - the risk is not worth it.

If your father wants to play the dvd's in a standalone dvd player, check to see which format is supported by the dvd player (- or +), and go from there.

I had the same problem. Cable man came out to the house and found my signal strength was weak. He traced the problem to the Radio Shack splitters I was using. He replaced them with splitters from the cable company and everything worked fine. I later went to the cable company office and they...

If your HDTV doesn't have a built-in tuner you could buy a set-top HDTV tuner and put up an antenna to get local HDTV programming (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, etc). You should check with your cable company to see if they offer any HD channels. Mine (Cablevision) offers HBO-HDTV and two sports...

I have been waiting for this title for a long time, but won't buy the fool-screen either.

I am trying to find a hd widescreen tv that is 20" or less in deep. I have seen the following: Hitachi 43fwx20b - I really like this set but won't buy it because of lack of dvi. (is a new model coming out that will have dvi?) Panasonic pt45lc12 and pt40lc12 - my impression is negative on...