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I would like to figure out how to push video and audio from my netbook to the TV. The netbook has no Svideo or composite out - only has 9 pin serial. How can I convert the 9 pin video out to composite for the TV? Now that I think of this, it wouldn't give me audio... but at least I'd have...

I am trying to squeeze more software onto my C drive of an EEE. Do I need both the J2SE Runtime Environment (119mb) and the Java 6 update (90 mb)? I don't do any development etc. on this machine, so just want the basics..... Suggestions on reducing space requirements related to these...

I have a number of CCTV cameras with a variable lens (3.5-8mm), that have a lens set with 3 setting/rings. They are labelled: 1) near - far 2) open - close 3) T - W I tend to have a couple of problems: 1) the center of the picture is in focus, but the outer edges are out of focus 2) in...

Does anyone know how to tell the date a picture was taken in Google Maps?

I have an infrared camera where the power pack has burned out 3 times in 4 months. It's continually powered and I've spliced the powerpack into a CAT5 cable. The camera requires 12v, 500 mA; and the power packs that I've used have all been 12v and over 500mA (think they've been up to 1A). They...

I have an old Stanley garage door opener that is broken, and I got to thinking that the safety sensors might be of use.... the sensor is the kind that has a light beam that is projected across the bottom of the door. I don't know what the power source is, but I was thinking that there must be...

I have a Harmony 659 remote that has suffered from overuse. (they keys don't all work anymore). I have ordered another H659 to replace it..... and would like to "copy" the programming from the old remote to the new one. I no longer have the software loaded on the PC that did the original...

I have a dial-up service where we are finally going to get high-speed service this summer. In the meantime, I want to install a router to be able to connect multiple PCs. I have an external dial-up modem that is connected via serial port to my main computer. How can I best accommodate the...

We are finally going to have broadband available at our cottage and once we do, I am looking at the option of moving to VOIP to reduce the cost of our phone service. I need to be educated on pros/cons. I have a few questions I would love some help with.... 1) I'm in Ontario, Canada and while...

Is there a way to tell what's causing constant disk action? I have Process Explorer - but can't see where it allows me to see what's causing all the IO activity. Any ideas?

I am looking at monitoring my internet usage - both upload and download in order to assess my ISP provider costs/services. Is there a tool that will collect info over a month period?

I have a 54 LED IR camera that's great....although in darkness it has quite a halo effect showing in concentric circles in my pictures. The camera has a foam "ring" around the lens which I believe to be intended to stop direct light from the IR's entering. Is there anything I can do to reduce...

I am starting to look at digital video cameras and would like some pointers and advice. I am particularly interested in people's thoughts on the pros and cons of Sony's mini-DV disk systems versus the tape systems. Please feel free to advise me on: - pros/cons - features you think are...