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Windows 7 and Vista Audio Changer

October 8, 2009

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Windows 7 and Vista Audio Changer

I have recently updated my main HTPC to the RC of Windows 7 and unlike Windows XP, it is not currently possible to set the default sound output device for the entire system through software.
With my previous HTPC build, My Auzentech DTS X-Plosion card would encode DTS on the fly for stereo sources and was [...]

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HDMI cables and Versions, buying cheap is fine.

September 8, 2009

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HDMI cables and Versions, buying cheap is fine.

Is a more expensive HDMI cable better?
In most real world cases, the answer is a definite no.
As long as the cable you are buying conforms to the HDMI 1.3 spec you will be fine in today’s consumer devices.  There is a common saying on the internet in regards to buying HDMI cables and it certainly [...]

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