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Easy way to Connect Laptop to TV – How to [Guide]
Connecting Laptop to PC is not a difficult task; a few settings and a cable is required to connect the two. The procedure is quite simple. The first and foremost thing you are required to do is to check for connection points or ports on both your laptop and TV. Connection points are usually made at the back side of these devices.
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There are basically five kinds of ports or jacks involved, these are:
- Composite/phone plug (RCA)
- S-Video
- Video graphics array (VGA)
- Digital video interface (DVI)
- High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
The connection settings of each of these are different and discussed below in detail.
Composite/phone plug (RCA)
A Composite/phone plug or an RCA connector was quite prevalent until a few years back. Earlier most of the televisions had this kind of port; some are equipped with such ports even now. This port is required for analog audio and video components. It consists of three round sockets of different colors: red, white and yellow. If your TV set has this kind of port you would require a three-prong cable in order to connect it to your laptop. The cable can be purchased from any electronics store and used to connect the two devices.
S-Video or Super Video
You require a four-prong round plug for this analog video connector. You can see this jack mostly on the old TV sets and certain laptops. The audio cables for this are the same as those used for the RCA connector. The procedure of connecting laptop with TV is quite easy if you have S-Video port on both the components. You just require an S-Video cable for the connectivity. Audio cables can be added in order to enhance the sound quality.
There is a cable which is specially designed for those who have an RCA jack on laptop and an S-Video on their TV set or vice-versa.
Video graphics array (VGA)
This jack includes 15 pins. If you have this on your Laptop you require a Laptop to TV connector in order to connect it to your TV. All you need to do is to connect the VGA cable from the Laptop to the converter and connect an RCA cable or an S-Video cable out to your TV set. You are not required to attach any external power adapter with this as the converter is powered with USB.
Digital video interface (DVI)
This port includes 24 pins and is usually placed on Macintosh laptops. You require RCA analog audio cables for the red and white plugs. They come in two sizes, if you have a smaller port you will have to connect through an adapter. Mostly you get the adaptor along with the laptop.
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
It includes 19 pins and is much smaller than the DVI port. If your television set has an HDMI port, you will not be required to attach any extra audio cables. There are certain television sets that come with one DVI or HDMI port. Such Televisions need a single cable if the device at the other end also has HDMI port.
In case your laptop supports a DVI port then you will require a DVI-to-HDMI cable for video and an RCA analog stereo cable pair in order to connect your Laptop to TV. After checking the kinds of ports on your laptop and TV and analyzing as to which all cables and adaptors are required, move on to the next step.
The next step is that of tuning. You need to build a proper tuning between the laptop and TV in order to enjoy good audio-visual clarity. It means that the screen resolution and aspect ratio must match; if these differ the picture would appear unclear and hazy. The screen ratio of most of the older computer monitors was 4:3 which was same as that of the standard television sets. However, in the newer versions of computers and in laptops the screen ratio is mostly 16:10.
The ratio of HDTV is 16:19. However, the ratios differ in still photography and motion pictures. Similar is the case with the screen ratios of different monitors; it depends on the number of pixels. The pixels on a 15 or 17 inch laptop LCD screen vary between 1024 x 768 and 1920 x 1200 while the pixel range in HDTV and big screen television sets ranges from 1920 x 1080 to 1366 x 768.
If the size of your laptop and TV screen varies, you are required to make adjustments to the pixel ratio and ensure that the pixels on each device are well-matched. Open display setting in Control Panel in order to adjust your laptop’s picture ratio and resolution. There are certain laptop’s such as the Mac laptops that adjust the screen resolution and ratio automatically. For the rest you can do manual settings in order to adjust the resolution. Once this is done, you can connect the laptop to your television set and view pictures and videos on a large screen.
A LEGO Moulding Machine made up of 800 LEGO Parts
- 13 June //
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- Tags : lego
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All of us are fond of LEGO, An Lego Moulding Machine Kit is manufactured by LEGO. It is a huge box which has been packed by a very tremendous manner. This Moulding Machine kit contains over than 800 parts including its spare parts which can surprise anyone. These parts have been packaging not in usual packging bag but have been packaging in ziplock packaging bag. If anyone has to had order for its missing parts, must be very familiar to these ziplock bags. As these parts might be packed by the Customer service, they have been sealed in an appropriate manner.

There are two instructions and a little sticker set. Here instructions are pretty nice, but not the same quality as the mass produced ones – both in paper quality and instructional quality. There was a odd disclaimer proclaiming the instructions were generated through proprietary means – which could mean that the instructions were auto-generated.

The build is preety quick and have some advanced techniques. Either the rates are some high than other standard LEGO sets. For instance on the larger Moulder Machine – the mould has some nice work – simple cheese wedges – but much better than say simply tiling it.
It is also impressed at the accuracy of it, it’s instantly recognizable as the moulding machine – that we had seen just a day before. It’s look like AFOL set, as it was designed by AFOL LEGO designer. A small documentary is also made on this by National Geographic.
How to Enable Facetime on iPad 1
Facetime falls under the category of most important but absent features of iPad, all credit goes to apple’s delayed feature releases. Even the first generation iPad doesn’t have support to some of the basic things like video chats etc. If there had been a front camera, it could have covered the 10 inch screen very nicely.
But now, you can enjoy having facetime on your iPad using a hack named “Intell“. However this actually doesn’t fulfills your complete requirement but you would become able to see the other party, and also voice will be transmitted from your side and they could be hearing you too. Here is the configuration which is to be done on your iPad in order to enable facetime on iPad. These files are to be changed in order to make it work properly:
Conference.framework, IMCore.framework MobilePhone.app, ConferenceRegistrationSettings.bundle, AVFoundation.framework, Celestial.framework, UISounds.
Procedure to Enable Facetime on iPad first Generation
1: SSH to your iPad with credentials root/alpine.Rename Conference.framework toConferenceiPad.framework andIMCore.framework to IMCoreiPad.framework and UploadtheConference.framework and IMCore.frameworks from the iPod Touch 4 or iPhone 4 to/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ of iPad.
2: Go to /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/ and download theK48AP.plist for editing purpose. Now add the following snippet of codeunder an array named <capabilities> and upload this modified version toSpringBoard.app on your iPad.
<key>venice</key> <true/>
3: Now upload the ConferenceRegistrationSettings.bundlefrom the iDevice 4 to /System/Library/PreferenceBundles/
4: Browse to System/Library/Frameworks/AVFoundation.framework/K48/ and renameAVCaptureSession.plist to AVCaptureSession.bak2
5: Upload the AVCaptureSession.plist from theiPod Touch 4 /System/Library/Frameworks/AVFoundation.framework/N81/ or /System/Library/Frameworks/AVFoundation.framework/N90/ from the iPhone 4
6: Navigate to /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Celestial.framework/K48/ and rename AVCapture.plist to AVCapture.bak2
7: Upload the AVCapture.plist from the iPod Touch 4/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Celestial.framework/N81/ or /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Celestial.framework/N90/ from the iPhone 4
8: Now to get the sound functionality working navigate to /System/Library/Audio/UISounds/ and putvc~ended.caf,vc~invitation-accepted.caf, andvc~ringing.caf from the iDevice 4 into the iPad’s UISounds folder.
9: Navigate to /Applications/Preferences.app/ and download the Settings.plist
10: Now remove the requiered Capabilites key from item number 26 and save the changes.
11: Replace the version on the iPad with modified version.
12: Now edit the info.plist in theMobilePhone.app that is from the iDevice 4. ChangeCFBundleDisplayName~ipod to CFBundleDisplayName~ipad, CFBundleIconFiles~ipod toCFBundleIconFiles~ipad, CFBundleURLTypes~ipod to CFBundleURLTypes~ipad, UILaunchImageFile~ipod toUILaunchImageFile~ipad, and add a 2to the UIDeivceFamily array
13: Now replace the Default~ipod.png with this one.
14: Drive through/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/TelephonyUI.Framework/ andrenamebottombarknobgreen.png to bottombarknobgreenT.png
Restart the device and enjoy using facetime! via 9to5Mac, Instructions via iFans
A Futuristic Keyboard Concept Phone by Lin Jian Feng
- 2 February //
- Posted in Gadgets //
- Tags : gadget, Mobile
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Thanks to iPhone and Brigade because of them, we got rid of slender phones with large faces. The concept of those types of slender phones was tossed out of window.
We want our phone like a Super-Powerful computer in our palms. Here comes The “perfect phone” for you, one with a huge display, slide out keyboard, mouse-esque controls and Windows 7 as operating system – What else we want?. We can say, it is a phone meaty with healthy real estates. The desginer of this perfect phone who has used keyboard concept, is Lin Jian Feng.


Via Yanko Design
A Revolutionary Powered Fishing Reel Toy in the field of Augmented Reality
Takara Tomy Co., Ltd. which is a Japanese toy, children’s merchandise and entertainment company created from the merger of two companies: Tomy (founded in 1924 as Tomiyama) and long-time rival, Takara (founded in 1955), on 1 March 2006, always comes up with its new toy’s inventions. This time Takara Tomy has come up with Augmented Reality-Powered Fishing Reel Toy.

Sometimes this happens that you like to go fishing but have to sit in school or in your office all day. Now you need not to be worried as Takara Tomy might have the solution for you: their so-called “Virtual Master Real” is essentially a fishing game built into some kind of “electronic fishing reel”. though this toy is not that original but tha main point is the so-called Augmented Reality mode. By superimposing virtual fish over the real-world locations the reel “augments” the fishing experience in this mode and you film with the 0.3MP camera that’s built into the device. You can take example of being able to see people with swimming fish around them.

Takara Tomy also says there will be force feedback with realistic sounds.This toy also has reflexive action, for example when you catch a virtual fish. The “Virtual Master Real” will go on sale in Japan in July (price: $77). To get one for you in case you don’t live in Japan, you can ask specialized stores like Rinkya
Stylish 750 GB External HDD Inspired by the unique sporty look of Lamborghini Supercars
Lamborghini Hard Drive with an eye-catching design that can’t be missed, will make your data go faster. These days, Fastest Drive has become dime-a-dozen and this Lamborghini Hard Drive fulfills all the need of users. It serves your power and ability with sheer elegance and your data is always safe through fast and secure backups at the press of a button. The result is always superior external storage with a stylish Lamborghini twist whether your choice is black or white.

Specification of Lamborghini External Hard Drive
1. Size: Up to 750GB
2. File management: A unique and easy interface is offered by FlexSave.
3. Backup: FlexSave offers a user-friendly interface for easy back ups and files management, all with USB 2.0 convenience. It makes your data more secure and safe.
4. Color scheme: Available in both black and white color schemes for greater personal choice.
5. Look: Stylish, elegant design inspired by the unique sporty look of Lamborghini supercars.
6. Interface: USB 3.0
It’s an intelligent storage node which is easy to use and provides clear graphical interface. IT makes easier to store the files, data and videos etc. Backups can be achieved with one click – or scheduled in advance and a quick look at the indicator bar shows available storage. There’s even an energy-efficient idle mode for times FlexSave isn’t active, but since it’s so useful.
LG New 47WV30 LED TVs (47′) Continues The Thin-Bezel Love
- 1 February //
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LG goes super thin bezels with video wall solution. As LG hates bezels Or we can say loves thin bezels. Now your eyes will definitely notice the rather thick bezels as well that can end up to be rather distracting. For LG, it is enough is enough and has decided to improve on video wall solution technology with the 47WV30 47-inch LED super narrow bezel monitor display. They are eliminating the thick bezels we all have on our TVs and monitors and replacing them with thinner ones at any rate.

You may like to read about: LG 3D Mobile Concept
The companies use to promote their products by showing off a larger-than-life (literally) video in those Video wall solutions. Instead of straight 720p,the new 47WV30 LED-backlit displays are 47″ and have a 1366×768 resolution whic is pretty good! They ahve also got 700cd/m^2 brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratings. Of-course the best part is good the bezel as it is less than 5mm wide. Currently on parade at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2011, the LG 47WV3047-inch LED super narrow bezel monitor display will offer a near seamless image as you can see in the picture above, without sacrificing on convenience or cost efficiency. Because of its 6.9 mm seam size makes it the slimmest on any 40- to 49-inch display. It will work great even when outdoors in brightness as high as 4,000 lux. No view on pricing though, but your company might want to look into that whether they’re big on advertising.
The Top 20 Most Creative Webcams
- 26 August //
- Posted in Gadgets, Tech fun //
- Tags : gadget
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A Webcam is Video capturing device connected to a computer device via USB or via wi-fi. the main purpose of the webcam is used in messenger programs such as Windows live messenger, Skype, Yahoo messenger Gtalk and much more. Webcams are used to send images or continuous frames to a computer screen. That’s the somewhat technical explanation. What’s more interesting is “why” people own them. There are many reasons:They’re great for videocalling, videoconferencing, Xbox Live gaming, monitoring your home/office, and even spying on your pet or nanny.. (Hey, don’t you ever wonder what they do all day long?) Webcams are often available as optional computer accessories and we’re now seeing them integrated into LCD monitors.

So, If you using a webcam on your computer and getting bored by using simple webcams. then try something different with your webcam. here we are going to enlist up some of the beautiful and amazing webcam which you might want to try.
Minoru Webcam
Meet Minoru, meaning ‘Reality’ in Japanese, the World’s first 3D webcam. Connect Minoru to your PC and he will come alive, his eyes will light up and he will be looking at you in 3D.Your friends and family can now see you in 3D over your favourite messaging program like Windows Live Messenger, Skype, AOL instant messenger, OoVoo and many others.You can also take 3D photos or even shoot 3D videos and upload them to YouTube.
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Eric Zhang’s Bubblehead Webcam
Similar to what the concept is talking at, Bubblehead webcam inherit most of the features as drawn in the concept pictures. From the Flexible hand to cling on everything, flexible joint to do any type of posses, and so on. Unfortunately, it seems the clock feature is missing in the actual product. I’m kind of love this features since it would be cool for a webcam to have an integrated LED clock.
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Heart clip Webcam
Heartclip webcam a stylish webcam which can clip on your LCD monitor or just stand on your desk. it is available in two beautiful blue and pink colours and its left side rotable to be a heart shaped which is designated with amicrophone and tourch sensitive Led light. it has automatic white balance and flash control with excellent still inage capure supporting USB 2.0 interface.
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Starfish Webcam
Starfish webcam is designed in starfish shape which is best suited for video conferencing on Skype, AIM, MSN, ichat etc. the main feature of starfish webcam is its image sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS with built in Microphone and is fully compatible with USB 2.0 specifications.
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Angel Baby Pinocchio Webcam
Angel baby pinocchio webcam is avery cool designed baby shaped webcam in which webcam is built in its mouth which makes it very funny.its main feature is 1.3 mega pixel CMOS coloured sensor chip which offers a high quality clearity image and its head can be rotated 360° freely with USB 2.0 compatability.
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Happy Kid Webcam
Happy-Kid Web Cam can perform many different poses by flexing its arms, legs or head and it can hang on your PC monitor too! Users can take pictures by pressing the snap shot button on its head. Get one and you must have fun with this little kid.its main features is its image sensor: CMOS sensor 480k with focus 30mm to infinity.
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Boynq Alibi Speaker with Webcam
Alibi webcam helps you to Speak to your friends and family all across the world with integrated microphone, your ultimate communication desktop buddy. it has been available in four different colours with automatic white balance and colour management.Webcam can be tilted 25° and rotated 300° and Fully USB supported with magnatically shielded against high frequency.
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Novelty 360 Degree Rotated Dinosaur Webcam
its an dinosaur shaped webcam who adopts 1.3 Mega pixels CMOS colour sensor chip which offer a high quality clarity image. it is fully compatible with USB 2.0 and the head of dinosaur can be rotated at 360°.
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Rocket Launcher Webcam
Rocket Launcher webcam is one of the funniest and amazing webcam with which you can Aim and fire at targets using the built-in webcam and MSN Messenger.Take control over your buddy’s missile launcher and shoot them! Missile Launcher can pan left and right and tilt up and down. Sound effects (from your computer) when you launch your buddy’s missiles.so lets enjoy with your missile cum webcam while talking with your friends.
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3-in-1 USB Web Cam
3-in-1 USB Webcam consists of Webcam+Microphone+speaker.This USB Combo Web Cam consists of Microphone and speaker. It’s portable and flexible to use; Workable on Skype, AIM, MSN, iChat, etc. Get one today and start chatting away with your family and friends!
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ANEO GX-10 Webcam
ANEO GX-10 is a new gaming experience for you to stretch and relax while you are working under stressful and heavy workload. It is a web camera with three PC video interactive games, Kungfu, Super Knight, and Funny Stair. ANEO GX-10 puts YOU into the theme and in real-time puts your moves on the screen while you are in front of the PC.
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Wow Wee Rovio Webcam
Wow Wee Rovio Webcam is one of the amazing webcam which is an wi-fi enabled webcam and is controlled remotely.you can use this web cam while sitting in a room or a place and wants to know about what happens at outside your room.
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Cute Teddy Bear Webcam
Cute Teddy Bear Webcam is very stylish and good looking webcam with built in aebcam in its nose. it can also placed on your computer’s table as an show piece and is fully USB supported webcam.
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Mr. Burns Webcam
Mr. Burns Webcam depicts the sinister, all-powerful presence of Montgomery Burns. Mr. Burns is seated at his desk, his sparse frame overshadowed by his throne-like chair. Burn’s head is carried low, in a vulture-like fashion. His elbows are propped along the blotter, and his thin fingers manically steepled.
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Doctor Who Dalek Webcam
Doctor Who Dalek Webcam is an tank shaped webcam with built in webcam at middle with a cover and has an led lights at the top.you can place it on your table as well as clipped on your LCD.
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Flexible USB Sunflower Camera w/ Base

Need something to brighten your day? Then place this webcam next to your monitor. The Flexible USB Sunflower Camera w/ Base is a sunflower-shaped, lightweight Web camera that captures at 30 fps with sound. It stands 9.5 inches tall and operates on Windows systems.
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USB Lion Webcam
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Hello Kitty Webcam
Hello Kitty is also one of the cool webcam and its white and pink colour combination makes it more beautiful webcam. it is an fully USB suppoted webcam with built in webcam at middle with microphone.
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LEGO Video Camera
The Digital Blue LEGO Stop Animation video camera is a must-have for the LEGO fanatics. This LEGO-inspired digital camera features a 1.5-inch rotation color screen, a macro lens for close ups, and a software that allows you to produce your own Stop-motion Animation movies.
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3-in-1 USB UFO WebCam
Stylish webcam with MIC, fan, and built in white LED lights. This handy USB powered plug-and-play computer video camera will have you connecting to web video calls in moments with high quality and speed. A great computer addition for any person who wants to have fun or conduct business while chatting online. This is a great new twist to the webcam. This deluxe edition features a UFO shaped computer video camera with an adjustable microphone, two white LED lights, and a soft safety blade fan. This unit also has a knob controlled suction cup base so you can easily attach it to any smooth surface.
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