Photo and Video

How to clean and spell CDs and DVDs

You want to clean your compact disc. You’re worried about the scratches on your DVD disk. …Wait, is it “disc” or “disk”? Is this just a case of “poTAYto, poTAHto”, or is there a difference? “Disk” and “disc” are indeed two different words. “Disk” is of American origin, while “disc” is British. “Disk” refers to […]

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Digital camera features and recommendations

Monica from hotmail.com asks: “I’ve been thinking about investing in a digital camera, but don’t know what I should be looking for.” Digital cameras: Smile! Or just grin and bear it, because they’re here and they’re not going away. Digital cameras are similar to film cameras, but instead of film, they have a “CCD” – […]

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Looking closely at monitors – What are resolution and dot pitch?

Your current monitor is fuzzy, flickering, and makes a scary buzzing noise. So you want a replacement. Don’t be intimidated by the many features and statistics. Here’s how to pick a new monitor. First, pick the type of monitor you want. Everyone’s used to the generic CRT screen: Big, bulky and boxy. And you’ve probably […]

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