Video Archive

When most people think of VCRs, they think of obsolete technology. Sure, the VCR may have been essential for everyone in the 80s and 90s. But they were replaced by DVDs, then BluRay and streaming media. Who is still using a VCR these days? As it turns out, quite a number of people. For one thing, people used video cassettes for old home videos. And …

Modern video projectors have many purposes. For one thing, they’re often used in offices. In most cases, it’s easier for a presenter to plug into a projector rather than anything else. The projector can sit on a conference table or be mounted from a ceiling, so you can keep your laptop close. However, video projectors are also popular for home use. To many readers, this …

Projectors, like vinyl records, are one of those old-school technologies that’s becoming popular again. Back in the dark, dark days before home video, the only way to watch a movie or home was with a projector. Of course, these old-school projectors were big and clunky, they ran hot, and they required bulky film reels. They simply weren’t practical unless you were a serious enthusiast with …

Whether you’re enjoying the latest Blu-Ray or a gaming session on your PS4, an HDMI cable is one of the core components in your multimedia system. HDMI cables are all virtually universal, with a single cord supplying both video and audio for a large variety of formats. Unfortunately, the one downside to universal cable is that they have universal problems. No matter how you’re enjoying …

Your parents or grandparents probably told you that you shouldn’t watch TV with the lights out. And for taking care of your eyes, that can actually be sound advice. Failing to develop a soft contrast between your screen and the environment around it, your eyes probably aren’t going to suffer a bunch of permanent damage. But they will be strained. It might even contribute to …