There is a practical strategy to stick to when dealing with stereo or multi-channel systems. The following steps can help you quickly isolate operational problems and pinpoint the specific component and/or area where the problem starts. Troubleshooting speaker channel Check… Continue Reading
The Android operating system for smartphones and tablets receives regular system updates, as does Apple’s iOS for the iPhone and iPad. These updates are also called firmware updates as they work at a deeper system level than normal software (app)… Continue Reading
Although many consumers are still getting used to HDTV, a growing number are making the leap to 4K with the purchase of their first Ultra HD television. There’s a lot of hype about 4K Ultra HD TVs, and no doubt… Continue Reading
Most likely, if you are an Android user, you have wondered about how to root your phone. It’s a great way to get out of carrier restrictions, access new OS versions, and improve device performance. Rooting is tricky, but not… Continue Reading
Smartphones are supposed to save us time and give us convenience, but to get the most out of our devices, we have to do a little legwork, at least for now. Android devices are highly customizable and feature-packed, but some… Continue Reading
Norton Antivirus or Norton Security may repeatedly alert you that a particular file or folder has a virus even though you know it doesn’t. This result, called a “false positive,” can be quite annoying. Fortunately, you can tell the program… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered what happens when you hit the Send button in your email program? Probably not, I guess, as long as it works. This is exactly why you should be asking. In case something doesn’t work, it’s good… Continue Reading
Although the days of analog televisions and video cassette recorders (VCRs) are almost over, some people still own analog televisions. They use digital TV (DTV) converter boxes to view digital signals on their analog televisions. The problem comes when they… Continue Reading
Since the conversion of analog television broadcasting to digital in 2009, and the subsequent trend of cable providers to phase out analog service, it has become more difficult to use a DVD recorder to burn your favorite shows and movies… Continue Reading
Have you hooked up your DTV converter box and still no TV reception? We can think of some four-letter words that we would say if we were in their shoes. That, however, would not solve the problem, so cooler heads… Continue Reading