Marriage. Like death, it is inevitable. Ultimately you will encounter that one “right” person and make the leap, or maybe you will simply reach that point where it dawns on you that if you don’t hurry up and pair off with somebody you are going to grow old and die alone.

We are all selfish creatures, to one degree or another. Marriage will drive that last trace of selfishness out of you like nothing else. It’s like going from a dictatorship to a democracy, and those who aren’t prepared to learn the subtle arts of compromise and diplomacy are headed to divorce court. As Connected Internet’s primary focus is technology and the internet, I have compiled a short list of Tech And Internet Don’ts For The Newlywed Or Soon To Be:

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Until I started having to cope with High def file formats like h.264 and mkv I was perfectly happy installing one of the many codec packs to allow me to play my media files. The problem however with the latest file formats, is that they can be very CPU intensive, so if you don’t have a very modern PC you will struggle to play certain media files unless you have very good codecs installed. I was also having problems outputting digital audio to my amp.

By mainly trial and error I have managed to find the perfect mix of codecs that will allow you to play all media files, even if you have a older CPU. If you also have your PC connected to a digital amp, then this guide will help you output digital audio vai your SPDIF or coaxial cable.
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Affordable big screen televisions and high definition have changed the average person’s attention level when it comes to their home video and audio components. It’s hard to walk by a large high def display at an electronics store and not want that experience in your home, and the masses have jumped in head first.

Once you’ve augmented your home video capabilities, the thoughts of many turn to improving the audio experience. For many of us, the audio end of the home theater experience is even more important than the visual experience. After all, the driving motivation behind better audio is music, and even less musically obsessed individuals are sure to figure out that their new system changes their level of aural interest once they hear some of their favorite music on more capable equipment.

Just throwing money at better equipment doesn’t guarantee satisfaction, and some care needs to be taken to make sure that you are giving your equipment the initial attention it needs to provide you with the best performance it is capable of. Here are some tips that will help you squeeze the best performance you can out of your new audio equipment, for both movies and music.

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Affordable big screen televisions and high definition have changed the average person’s attention level when it comes to their home video and audio components. It’s hard to walk by a large high def display at an electronics store and not want that experience in your home, and the masses have jumped in head first.

Once you’ve augmented your home video capabilities, the thoughts of many turn to improving the audio experience. For many of us, the audio end of the home theater experience is even more important than the visual experience. After all, the driving motivation behind better audio is music, and even less musically obsessed individuals are sure to figure out that their new system changes their level of aural interest once they hear some of their favorite music on more capable equipment.

Just throwing money at better equipment doesn’t guarantee satisfaction, and some care needs to be taken to make sure that you are giving your equipment the initial attention it needs to provide you with the best performance it is capable of. Here are some tips that will help you squeeze the best performance you can out of your new audio equipment, for both movies and music.

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I’m in the middle of a house move that is taking forever to finalise. At the new pad I was intending to install network cabling and ethernet ports in each room, as in the past I’ve found that WiFi connections just aren’t good enough to stream HD video.

However, I’ve been reading up on new 802.11n 5GHz wireless routers and I think it might be time for me to give WiFi another chance. Rather than using the already congested 2.4GHz band like early 802.11n routers, these advanced routers are able to unlock their full potential by using the less congested 5GHz.

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