An 8GB device’s capacity varies depending on the device. A typical device can play MP3 files, but others can play a variety of file types which could easily occupy more or less space than the typical MP3. Most 8GB devices are designed to play MP3 files but can be different based on the manufacturer of the device or the user’s preferences. Things to consider when estimating how many songs an 8GB device can store: • File Type Format • Bit Rate • Length of Song • Format of the Device Read More

A DVD decoder is a software that decodes the encoding found on DVDs. While all DVDs are encoded, not all DVDs are encoded in the same way. Because of this, users must often locate a DVD decoder that matches a specific DVD brand or media player. A DVD decoder is responsible for decoding a DVD’s copyright protection, which makes it more difficult to copy DVD files, translate data on a DVD into digital files that the computer can understand, and make those digital files compatible with the media player. For Read More

If you surf the web or watch media on your computer, you have probably come across the WMV file. WMV stands for Windows Media Video and while it was originally designed for streaming video from websites, it is also used for music videos and full length motion pictures. WMV, a Microsoft product plays with Windows Media Player. The current WMV version is WMV9. WMV files can play in Windows Media Player along with VLC, Winamp and DivX players as well. While WMV files are usually high quality, their compression rate Read More

If you already own a high definition television set and receiver, you can pick up HDTV signals for free with an HDTV antenna. If you live in a metropolitan area or large suburb, you will probably be able to pick up all network TV stations including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and PBS with the help of an HGTV antenna. In addition, depending on the area you are from, there may be a few other HDTV channels that are available for free and easily picked up with an HDTV antenna. An Read More

Real Message Center is a product of the popular media player, RealPlayer, that displays notifications concerning updates, upgrades, and new available software that the user has signed up to receive. However, many users soon regret signing up for Real Message Center notifications or may not have wanted to receive them in the first place. Real Message Center runs in the computer background whenever RealPlayer is running and displays notifications every few minutes. While this is usually not a devastating issue, these messages can be a nuisance, especially when a user Read More

Sometimes when your DirecTV system is malfunctioning, a message will appear on your television screen asking you to call a DirecTV extension. Here are the meanings of those DirecTV extensions. DirecTV Extension Explanation 711 Customer account is set-up but the system has not been activated (which is called a partial activation) 721 Channel is not authorized, or subscription has expired 722 A "resend" is required from DirecTV to re-activate an active subscription (i.e. The receiver was off for a long period) 731 Access Card is full and has not reported Read More

TV channel frequencies are radio spectrum frequencies that are assigned to specific television channels. Because the radio spectrum is so large, most television channels are able to associate themselves with a range of radio frequencies, usually on the MHz scale, at which television receivers can tune into their specific broadcasts. TV channel frequencies are crucial with respect to how televisions communicate with broadcasting systems.   How TV Channel Frequencies Work When a television subscriber changes the channel on his/her television set, he/she is actually tuning the television to a specific Read More

When end-users discuss converting files store in the JPG or JPEG image format to Word it is typically for one of two reasons: 1 – To add a JPG image to a Word document or 2 – To convert a text document that is stored in JPG format to Word format. Due to the JPG format using a “Lossy Compression” standard the amount of text that can be satisfactorily recovered will depend on the image size and quality of the document scan. For example, if the document was scanned to Read More

Most files can easily be compressed by using compression software such as WinRAR or WinZip. Video files, however, require their own compression software as they must be compressed without interfering with how the video or audio is displayed. Video compression software is easy to find and may include basic or specific tools to compress videos and perform related tasks. To narrow the user’s search for video compression software, a number of video compression programs have been listed below. Sorenson Squeeze 6 Sorenson Squeeze 6 is a video encoding software that Read More

DirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite company that controls the majority of satellite television service in the United States. DirecTV’s main rival is Dish Network, which has considerably fewer customers and less annual revenue. While DirecTV does not provide services to the Eastern Hemisphere, it does provide services to much of the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. Since its launch in 1994, DirecTV has become one of the largest direct broadcast television satellite companies in the world.   How DirecTV Works DirecTV purchases Read More