Saturday, April 30, 2011

About Las Vegas Travel: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: YouĂ‚’re Ready, Right?

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From Zeke Quezada, your Guide to Las Vegas Travel

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: YouÂ're Ready, Right?
Cosmopolitan: No, not the magazine that always has a headline that reads something like "Five ways to make your guy..." the hotel that has changed the way Las Vegas looks... Read more

Affordable Las Vegas: This Week's Travel Deals and Absinthe at Caesars Palace
Affordable Las Vegas is simply a way of a saying you can enjoy something in Las Vegas without worrying too much about overpaying or having to budget it into your... Read more

The Easter Bunnies Are Invading Las Vegas at Jean Philippe Patisserie
Giant Space bunnies are perched in their spaceship at Jean Phillipe Patisserie at the Bellagio Hotel and all I can think of is just how many sit-ups I would have... Read more

Shopping centers in Las Vegas
A guide to the shopping areas and their hidden treasures. Where to get the best deals

 


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Friday, April 29, 2011

About Digital Music: Sony's Music Unlimited Service Hit by Hackers

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From Mark Harris, your Guide to Digital Music

In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • Sony's Music Unlimited Service Hit by Hackers.
  • How To Change Window Media Player's Playback Speed: Vary Song Speed Without Affecting Pitch.
  • Free Music Downloads This Week.
  • Best Music Services: What Digital Music Service do You Use?


Sony's Music Unlimited Service Hit by Hackers

According to Sony's PlayStation blog, their Network which includes the Music Unlimited service (powered by Qriocity) has been shut down after an "external intrusion" was detected. This is not the start the electronics giant was hoping for after recently launching its... Read more


How To Change Window Media Player's Playback Speed

Do you want to change the playback speed of music, a song, or video? If you are using Windows Media Player then you can do this without changing the pitch. This can be useful for example if you are learning to play a musical instrument such as the guitar. You can also change the playback speed of videos which can be a great aid when you need to play in slow motion to better understand a concept.. Read more


Free Music Downloads This Week

The artists/bands featured in our free music downloads spotlight this week are:

  • Lazerbeak
  • White Mystery
  • New Collisions
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Best Music Services: What Digital Music Service do You Use?

Buying music from online music services can be a hit and miss affair when it comes down to what they offer and quality of service. If you use an online music service that you'd like to rave about, then we'd love to hear your thoughts. Be the first to suggest your discovery by adding it to our toplist now! Read more


 


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About Home Theater: The Difference Between 720p and 1080i

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From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater
Welcome to the Weekend Edition of my Home Theater Newsletter! TV resolution can be confusing, especially 720p and 1080i. Also, Sony has shut down its Qriocity music and video streaming service. About.com contributing writer Barb Gonzalez has all the details. In addition, if the sound coming out of our home theater system doesn't sound all that great - it could be that you have a bad speaker. Find out how to troubleshoot speaker problems.

The Difference Between 720p and 1080i
There is a lot of talk about 1080p being the current "Holy Grail" of high definition resolution. However, what about 720p and 1080i? What is the difference between 720p and 1080i in relation to 1080p? Do all these numbers really mean anything which you can actually see on the screen? For the answers check out my article: 720p vs 1080i - The Difference Between 720p and 1080i.
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Security Breach Shuts Down Sony Qriocity Service
Sony has turned off its Qriocity music and video streaming service while it works with security firms to find out how hackers were able to infiltrate its system and gain access to user's accounts.  If you are a Qriocity customer, these hackers may have been able to retrieve your account information: Your email, password, billing address, purchase history and birthdate may have been obtained. If you are a Qriocity user, check out some useful tips on what to do, as reported by About.com contributing writer, Barb Gonzalez.

What Audio Return Channel Is
Although 3D is getting all the buzz these days, another practical feature being introduced to consumers via HDMI ver1.4a is Audio Return Channel, also referred to as ARC. Find out what Audio Return Channel is and how it can make connecting a home theater receiver to a TV easier.
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Troubleshooting a Bad Loudspeaker
A problem has cropped up in your home theater system: A loudspeaker seems to have gone bad. The sound intermittently goes out and it crackles and pops. Is the speaker bad? It could be, but not necessarily. Check out some great tips for troubleshooting speaker problems in your home theater system in my article: How to Determine If You Have a Bad Loudspeaker in Your Home Theater System

 


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