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How do I hook up my TV to my Vista computer?

Got a problem with my Proscan 32" LCD TV would love some help. Been trying to hook my PC to my TV like a monitor I see the boot up even the main screen but once I log in it goes back to the other monitor. I tried using the tv it wont I am using Vista unfortunately might be the prob any help would be appreciated...

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Do I need a digital TV converter box?

I inherited an older Sony color TV from my folks, a really good Trinitron, and it works pretty well with the rabbit ears I've hooked up, but I'm anxious that it's going to become obsolete when TV signals go all-digital. Legitimate worry, or will my TV work just fine over the next few years until it dies?...

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What's the difference between "HD-capable" and "HD-ready" televisions?

I'm trying to figure out the thicket of terminology and buzzwords surrounding modern television sets and am stymied about one thing: what's the difference between an HD-capable and HD-ready HDTV?...

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Dish Network or DirecTV for HD programming?

Now that I have a fancy new high definition HD TV set, I'd like to get some HD programming for it, but loath the cable company so I want to sign up for a satellite service. The question is, which should I choose, Dish Network or DirecTV?...

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Understanding HDTV Formats and Components

This is a user-contributed article. TV has evolved in the last 5 years and can be difficult to understand. There are many technologies out there in the marketplace that are worth being conscious of as you go and buy an HDTV. Today's HDTV's also come with a variety of resolutions. You may see 720p, 1080p, 1080i etc. We are going through a changing of the guard, and it's all gotten rather complicated when you want...

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