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Category Archives: Solutions
Fix: Wrong resolution when re-syncing HDMI from Media Centre
My setup: Windows 7, nVidia G210 HDMI, Marantz SR6004, Panasonic plasma. If the amp is put into standby and then turned back on, often the media centre will output a low resolution once everything syncs. The fix for this is … Continue reading
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Tagged 1080p, amp, hdmi, Media Centre, resolution, standby
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ATi Catalyst 10.6 does not work with 4870×2 cards or Crossfire
The Crossfire problem is quite well known, but not many people are mentioning the issue with the 4870×2 – quite possibly it is broken with all x2 cards, furthermore it’s probably exactly the same issue as these are two GPUs … Continue reading
Set default search in Chrome to google.co.uk without it defaulting to a UK search
Why do you care? Because if you’re a UK internet user, sometimes you will want to click on the “show results from sites in the UK” button. And if you’re a chrome user, sometimes this button won’t be there because … Continue reading
Using DirectShow Video Acceleration for mkv VC-1 / h.264
Marc has written a ferocious guide on how to take the load off your CPU when watching HD rips on Windows Media Centre. Check it: http://marcroberts.info/2009/11/dxva-and-mkv-in-windows-7/
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SkyHD update fixes single feed woes for flat dwellers
Hooray! Sky have added a single feed mode to SkyHD boxes for those of us stuck with just one cable coming into our living rooms. This is a Good Thing. Many many customers have been crying out for this for … Continue reading
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The Best LCD Screen cleaner
Monster iClean. There you go. Oh you want more? Ok. Here’s what else I’ve tried so far, and a review:
Sony Ericsson HCB-120
If you have a Sony Ericsson K800i , and you try to use it with an HCB-120 handsfree, and the handsfree kit is locking up, you need to update your phone firmware. So that’s how you solve that problem.
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