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    The Specs that matter (and the specs that don't) 01/09/2008 17:00:00

    Technology stores and shopping sites bombard you with details about a device's speeds, resolutions, formats, and more. But much of that data is less important than it may seem. These are the specs to pay attention to when you’re in the market for a PC, laptop, HDTV, camera, or router.
    It usually goes like this: An ad in the paper (or online) catches your eye. It lists a few product specs and claims some special features, but that's about it. Still, the price seems okay. May as well pull out the wallet now, right? Wrong!
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    How to calibrate your HDTV 23/07/2008 16:09:19

    If you haven't calibrated your HDTV, you're probably not seeing the picture you paid for. Here's how to get a near-perfect image on your high-def screen without breaking the bank.
    You spent a lot of money on your fancy new HDTV, but its picture probably isn't as good as it could be. If you want to see exciting sports events and movies that look the way the broadcasters and filmmakers intended, you need to calibrate your HDTV.
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    Create your own Blu-ray video discs 14/07/2008 17:18:09

    From shooting great video with your HD camcorder to playing the footage back on your HDTV, here's how to turn your own home videos into high-def Blu-ray masterpieces.
    If you're enough of an early adopter to have an HD camcorder as well as an HDTV and a set-top Blu-ray player, you're probably itching to create high-definition discs from your footage and present them on your big HD screen.
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    Stream media from your PC to your HDTV 02/06/2008 14:50:00

    Our easy guide shows you how
    So you just bought a shiny new high definition TV set and you're loving the quality you get from digital cable and DVDs. If you also have HD video on your PC, whether downloaded from the Internet, recorded with a TV tuner, or imported from your HD camcorder, you're in luck: You can send it from your computer to the TV for the ultimate digital entertainment experience.
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    How to transfer movies from VHS to DVD 30/05/2008 16:14:07

    Safeguard memories with our step-by-step guide
    Here's how to copy your home movies from videotapes to DVD. It doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming.
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    How to edit HD video with Windows Movie Maker 30/05/2008 14:50:23

    Make the most out of Windows' built-in image-editing app
    We show you how to create the perfect home move, complete with titles, music and transitions, then output it to DVD or as an email attachment.
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    How to import HD video into Windows Vista 30/05/2008 15:26:11

    Transfer high-definition footage to your Vista PC
    With Windows Movie Maker, importing and editing high-definition footage is as easy as leaping out of a plane. So, first things first, let's get that footage from camera to PC.
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    Make Your Own Video Mashups for YouTube 18/03/2008 15:30:15

    Put the 'you' in YouTube with this hands-on guide to shooting, editing, and uploading your own movies and mashups
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