Clearing up HDMI confusion

OVERVIEW
HDMI is becoming the connection standard for High-Definition consumer electronics products. The growth of HDMI is tremendous.

WHAT EXACTLY IS HDMI?
HDMI stands for "High-Definition Multimedia Interface." It provides an all-digital connection solution in one cable, with the potential for the most incredible video picture ever seen, combined with full, uncompressed digital audio sound. The HDMI connectivity standard was a result of a combination of giants in the industry getting together to create a high performance digital connection. Sony, Hitachi, Thomson (RCA), Philips, Matsushita (Panasonic), Toshiba, and Silicon Image are the founders of HDMI.

High-Definition, as we know it today is advancing rapidly, and will pale in comparison with the video of tomorrow. Soon, you will hear new buzz words like "deep color," higher refresh rates, and higher resolution displays. Driven by advances in computer, display, and source technologies that will enable consumers to achieve a more lifelike video experience, HDMI has updated its versions to reflect an increase in data capability. Hence some of the confusion over HDMI cables

There have been five versions of HDMI since it's inception in 2002. The latest version provides for a superhighway of data for products that will come in the near future. Evolving technologies in video displays (1080p, 1440p and beyond), new sources such as Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD and Playstation 3, and content (such as the latest in HD movies in 1080p, and 10bit/12bit and greater color depth) all need more advanced cable technologies.

Experiencing Windows 7 battery glitch?

Microsoft has kicked off an investigation into reports of various notebook battery "issues" plaguing a number of Windows 7 users.

According to Tony Bradley of PC World, the problems seem "sporadic," but fairly widespread.

"It is unclear whether affected systems are simply misreporting the battery life, or if the battery capacity is actually being permanently affected," wrote Bradley.

"[But] long before Windows 7 was released for general availability in October of 2009, users were reporting suspicious behavior with battery life, or at least reported battery life, when running the (release candidate) version."

Bradley explained that Windows 7 may not be reporting the remaining battery life correctly, or prematurely warning that the battery is nearly expired.

"There are users who have reported switching operating systems back to Windows Vista, or even a non-Windows operating system, and still experiencing drastically reduced battery life."

Indeed, ZDNets's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes notes that some users claim that Windows 7 is negatively affecting overall battery life and performance.

"Some are going as far as to say that their machines are virtually unusable when powered by the battery," stated Kingsley-Hughes.

"If all that wasn't bad enough, some users are going as far as to suggest that the problem is in fact physically damaging the battery because reverting to a different OS doesn't restore the battery to its previous state."


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Full article http://www.tgdaily.com/hardware-features/48299-microsoft-investigates-windows-7-battery-glitches

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Computer care

Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.

When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials.

Keep diskettes and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.

Never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.

Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case can become very brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your computer is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.

Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms.

Set up a regular maintenance schedule following the table below to keep your computer running at its best. http://averypc.com/services.html

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