David Braun

Best Settings for Connecting PS3 to HDTV

Your HDTV has a dozen different inputs and your PS3 is capable of output in nearly as many ways. This guide will explain the best setup for the highest quality sound and video possible from your PlayStation 3.

Desktop PCs - Finding the Best Deals

So you want to buy a desktop, but don't know where to begin? The economy has drawn the strings tight on everyone's wallets this year and you want to get the most computer that your dollar can afford. This review will help you find the best...

Black Bars: An Explanation of 'Widescreen'

Contrary to popular belief, widescreen TVs were not created to match the format of widescreen films. In fact, there is no standard size for filming movies. The format controversies began years before film producers felt competition from the popularity...

How to Safely Take Apart a Desktop PC

Taking apart your desktop PC computer shouldn't be a chore or anything to be afraid of. With a screwdriver, this guide, and a little patience, anyone should be able to do it with ease.

Understanding HDTV Contrast Ratio

In this age of digital clarity and high-definition multimedia, a lot of emphasis is put on contrast ratio. What is it exactly, and why is it so important? Let's find out.

Making Sense of DLP TV?

DLP stands for Digital Light Processing and is a great way to get a lot of screen for lower cost than your average flat panel. Here we discuss what is DLP? And how it provides exquisite picture quality at low cost?

LCD vs. DLP - Which is Better?

Choices, choices! With so many different kinds and sizes of televisions out there, how do we ever know which one is better for what we need? Here we delve into the pros and cons of DLP and LCD and offer some scenarios in which one style would...

Power Conditioners and Surge Protectors

How is a surge protector different from a power conditioner? Are all power conditioners also surge protectors? Which one do I need? Find the answers to those questions and more as power conditioning surge protectors are demystified.

The Four Major Parts of a Computer Hard Drive

Every computer has something called a hard drive, but what exactly is it and how does it work? Most Hard Disk Drives (HDD) on the market and in computers today are made up of four major components. In this article we explain the basic functions...