SPDIF, or the Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is used to carry or transport digital audio signals in consumer electronic equipment such as CD and DVD players, PC audio cards, and car audio systems over short distances. The digital signal can be carried over fiber optic (TOSLINK connectors) or coaxial cable (RCA connectors) and is also commonly used in home theater and stereo systems. SPDIF is based on the AES3 interconnect standard is capable of two 192 bit blocks (split into left and right channel data) which are divided into 12 Read More

RGB stands for the three primary colors of light – Red, Green, and Blue. RGB can be described as the computer’s native color space for capturing images and displaying them. As human eyes are sensitive to these primary colors – red, green, and blue – all colors are perceived as a combination of these three colors. The RGB color model, based on a Cartesian coordinate system, is considered as an addictive model in which red, green, and blue, are combined in several methods to reproduce all other colors. In the Read More

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) most commonly occurs in the 104 to 1012 Hertz frequency range of the electromagnetic spectrum. A number of sources create this interference, including radio transmitters, electric motors, power lines, fluorescent lights, and computer circuits. If electrical equipment do not have suitable EMI shielding in place, device failure may result from the interference due to the number of sensitive electronic components in most electronic equipment produced today. Although there are many national regulations that restrict products emissions today, taking into account EMI shielding for organically and non-organically created Read More

Swarm intelligence is the term used to denote artificial intelligence systems where collective behavior of simple agents causes coherent solutions or patterns to emerge. This has applications in swarm robotics. A population of unsophisticated agents interacting with their environments and each other makes up a swarm intelligence system. Because there is no set of global instructions on how these units act, the collective interactions of all the agents within the system often leads into some sort of collective behavior or intelligence. This type of artificial intelligence is used to explore Read More

An MKV player is a media player that is capable of supporting the MKV and MKA file formats. Both of these file formats are based on the Matroska Media Container that allows audio and video clips to not only be run independently but also as one synchronized file. MKV is used for Matroska video files while MKA is used for Matroska audio files, but both file formats are usually referred to as simply MKV. The following is a list of media players that are capable of playing MKV files. VLC Read More

Data entry refers to someone transferring/transcribing information into a computer application such as a spreadsheet, word processor, or database. Some common formats that require data entry include handwritten forms/documents, print-outs from other data storage programs, patient data at doctor or dentist offices, and personal data such as names and addresses. The data entry field ranges from full-time employees that do nothing but transfer information to computer programs and project managers who have the occasional need to conduct data entry tasks. Need for Data Entry Since the invention of the typewriter, Read More

A codec is a device or program that has the ability to perform encoding and decoding on a digital data stream.Codecs are able to encode and decode files for viewing or editing a stream or signal for transmission, storage or encryption. They are often used in video conferencing and some streaming media applications. This was in an effort to compress files small enough to be readily transmitted across non-broadband networks and kept on slightly more expensive media, such as non-volatile memory and hard disk as opposed to formats such as Read More

The concept of a home theater is excellent if you want to enjoy the cinema experience from the comfort and convenience of your home. If you are looking to build your own home theater, here are some recommendations. Choose a Room The size and location of your room will have definite consequences on how and when you enjoy your home theater. For instance, make sure your room is big enough so that you can install a large screen TV, surround sound speakers and furniture for you and your friends to Read More

A BIN file is a type of data file that can be used for a wide variety of applications. BIN files are similar to CUE and ISO files, but are used in a slightly different way. A BIN or “binary” file is a combination of a word processing file and a data file, allowing applications to save information in this format. While a wide variety of software use BIN files, they are also found in the Windows Registry and can contain viruses. Therefore, a BIN file should never be opened Read More

Generic.dx is a rather common trojan virus that infects the computer and weakens its security in order to allow other viruses and malicious software to infect the computer. It enters the computer via an email that the user opens, a website he/she visits, or a third party software that he/she downloads and installs. Generic.dx trojans tend to hide rather well, but can be eliminated with anti-virus software. Typically, Generic.dx trojans can be found in the primary hard drive’s Programs Files folder.   How Generic.dx Trojan Works Generic.dx trojans begin by Read More