Wires, Plugs, Cables & Remotes

Most of us are probably familiar with the series of books called For Dummies. The books try to teach various topics in formats easy for the new user to understand. The For Dummies series is branching out with a new non-book offering.

The HDTV Cable Kit for Dummies and the HDTV Premium Cable Kit for Dummies are now available to purchase. The kits promise to provide all of the cables a user needs to connect an HDTV to components.

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From our friends at the Axis of Oversteer comes a story of determination, fortitude, and a healthy dose of Darwinian law.With less than a mile left in a stage of the Ralley de Serrians in France, the throttle cable in our hero’s Renault finally gives up the ghost.

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PC-to-Mac USB file-transfer cables and migration utilities have been out for a while, but Belkin’s out today with a new take on the idea it says makes the transition “as seamless as possible.” Click Here To Continue Reading The News

Universal Remote Control Have Announced A New Remote, The Digital R50, Capable Of Controlling Up To 18 Different Components Through Preprogrammed And Learnt Ir Commands.  Click Here To Continue Reading The News

The final protocol specification for the new USB 3.0 standard is set to be announced [pdf link] at the first SuperSpeed USB Developer Conference held next Monday. Click Here To Continue Reading The News

Now you can boldly go where no Star Trek: The Next Generation fan has gone before, decorating your place with such 24th-century accuracy that you’ll never get laid again.

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Leaving your devices plugged in and on standby mode is not recommended in this day and age, since that tends to add up in your monthly utility bill after a while. Click Here To Continue Reading The News

Most of us are extremely familiar with rectangular remotes, but Savant has clearly thrown a spanner in the works with the Rosie Contemporary remote which comes in a round bowl-shaped form factor. Click Here To Continue Reading The News

There are many things to love about home cinema, but one of the most annoying aspects is the mountain of remotes needed to control all your kit, with even the most modest system requiring at least three zappers. Click Here To Continue Reading The News