AirPlay is probably one of the most underutilized features in Apple products. It allows users to wirelessly stream photos, music, or video directly from their iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Mac to their Apple TV or AirPlay-supported speakers. The Apple support page has a complete list of all the supported and needed devices. Mirroring is also available, but only for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPad 2, all of which need to be running iOS 5 or later.
If you want to get more out of your AppleTV, Boxee is the way to go. Dave Mathews from Boxee— no, not "Dave Matthews"— shows you how to get the HTPC program installed on your Apple TV.
A slingbox takes content from your TV or cable box and then 'slings' it to another location - such as your smartphone or computer. This tutorial shows you how to set up a slingbox for your home entertainment network and then start using it!
You can overlay your videos in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. First drag the picture of TV set in the timeline and drag it to the whole timeline and then place your video above it as showing in the video. Now click on the pan/crop icon and select the picture of TV set. Now resize your window and set your video in the TV set as showing in the video. Now you can play your video but it pops up as the video plays so to fade in your video, you just need to do is to drag the corner of your video as showi...
If you have a high-speed Internet connection, your cable subscription might be redundant. This consumer's guide from the folks at CNET TV presents an overview of the various options available to you — all of which will save you money over cable in the long run. For specifics, and to start seeing whether you too would benefit by dropping your cable television subscription, give this guide a look.
Brussels sprouts with hot orange sauce is a sweet green that makes for a gorgeous presentation on the side of any holiday plate.
Whole red potatoes mashed with garlic and cheese? Pass the bowl please!
Maple glazed butternut squash is great during the holiday season, and the dark rum in this recipe makes it a worthy addition to any party table.
Potatoes au gratin are a favorite all season long. This creamy and cheesy casserole is a great side to any meal. It's a perfect side dish for your table!
Roasted winter vegetable medley will add a dramatic feel to your harvest table. By roasting root vegetables together, you bring out all the best flavors that this winter vegetable medley has to offer.
Yorkshire pudding is an English side dish that is traditionally served with roast beef. But don't let the name fool you, it isn't a pudding at all, but a gorgeous fluffy bread / muffin.
Fresh herb vinaigrette is a salad dressing that you can make all year round now, as most stores now stock a variety of fresh herbs. The fragrance alone is worth the two minutes it takes to whip together.
Hollandaise sauce is the perfect topping for poached eggs, asparagus, or filet mignon. This recipe is very easy, made in a blender instead of a double boiler.
Have you ever tried bison? It's tastier and lower in fat than beef, and because bison is grass fed, it's healthier for you. Here are three quick and delicious ways to prepare bison.
It's a Chinese tradition to eat long noodles on New Years Day, ensuring a long, healthy life. Try these cold sesame noodles.
Apple berry crisp is an all-American classic dessert, perfect for any table. Select a variety of different apples and berries and they'll keep coming back for more.
Chocolate Pot de Crème is a grownup version of an age old favorite -- fancy chocolate pudding! This dessert will have your mouth watering!
Making fresh pasta is an age old process that every home cook should know how do. It's simple, fast, and fun, and homemade noodles take just a minute to cook!
Turn an old computer into a DVR that you can use to watch TV and record shows from over the internet using a TV card and free software.
For NYLON TV's first D.I.Y. episode, Lulu Frost designer Lisa Salzer shows us how to revamp vintage jewelry and string together a one-of-a-kind bracelet.
In this clip, you'll learn how to install a backlight behind a television for an eye-catching diffused light effect. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the proces and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home theatre how-to from CNET.
The card trick in this tutorial is great for beginners and seasoned magicians alike. In the video you will learn how to present a deck of cards to two spectators and amaze them with slight of hand.
Tired of squinting while you play for your favorite games on your iPhone? If you have jailbroken it and can ccess Cydia, you are in luck. With an HDMI or VGA adapter, you can use DisplayOut to display your iPhone screen on your TV. Use it for Facetime!
This tutorial will only work on a slim model PSP. If you have one, follow the steps outlined in this video to get a TV icon to show up on your Playstation Portable. It's super easy, and a fun way to hack your game system.
In this video, you'll be shown how to do the famous 3 card monte magic trick. For your audience, all they have to do is follow the ace. What your audience doesn't know is that the magic trick isn't as simple as that. With a little sleight of hand, you'll amaze your friends with your magic skill.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use a dock-to-VGA converter cable and a VGA-to-HDMI adapter to connect an iPad to a TV with an HDMI cable! Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPad or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPad user's guide.
For this achievement tutorial, you'll be finding out how to unlock the Boob Tube achievement. As it sounds, you'll have to turn on a TV and let it play for awhile.
There will never be as many ways to quiet the vuvuzela sounds that buzz out of your TV constantly while you watch this World Cup as there are people bothered by the noise, but there are still quite a few. This video will show you how to use a hardware equalizer to cut out certain frequency ranges, largely muting the sound of the reviled horns. If you have a hardware EQ or are willing to buy one just for this, try it!
Get ready to dance "The Ellen!" In this tutorial, you will learn all of the steps to the dance that is sweeping the..morning talk show circuit.. The Ellen! This video, hosted by Forest Thomer, will show you step by step how to follow along to this dance and bop around with TV's favorite host.
This video shows you how to easily watch TV on your Motorola Droid. The first thing you have to do is unlock the Droid and open the browser that came along with your mobile phone. Next, go to http://m.nbc.com/ . Scroll down the page and click any video in the Latest Episodes menu. Wait for the video to load and hit the Play button. The quality of the streaming is great, so you can totally enjoy your favorite TV shows. That's it! Good Luck!
Check out this crazy kid from the Netherlands as he tries to teach you a bit of magic... called Dutch Magic!
H0LY.J3SUS shows us a neat program he found. This program allows you to view TV shows and movies, from you computer using Play On!
Sick and tired of fighting over the remote? Build an easy Remote Jammer that puts YOU in control. Kipkay does some circuit hacking to power a jammer that can hijack the TV. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Coaxial cables are typically used for home video equipment, particularly TV AV (aerial and video) leads. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to wire a coaxial plug. The coax plug consists of a body, a pin, a collett, a braid, and a clamp.
Watch this magic trick tutorial video to understand the full effect of this amazing magic trick. Use a pen to vanish a coin in your hand with your hand wide open. A coin is vanished with a pen right in front of the audience's eyes. Practice this simple magic trick and impress your friends. This trick will help you later on with performing the "Infusion" magic trick
Luckily, a Mythbox won't get you into nearly as much trouble as Pandora's Box if opened and used. That's because Mythbox is an open source software that allows you to run Myth TV, which is a free way to turn your TV into a PC. You get a much larger interface as well as cool options like a video recorder and network streaming.
This week, Indy Mogul, Erik shows how to recreate the effect of someone crawling out of a TV. Just like in that scary movie The Ring. It's actually not expensive, just about $30. You will need scrap wood, poster board, tape, and flat bright green paint. Watch this video film special effects tutorial and learn how to make the effect of someone crawling through a television.
Never heard of Screen Goo by Goo Systems? Well, it's a projector screen paint that is perfect for the DIY (do-it-yourself) home theater guru. So, check out this video tutorial on how to apply Screen Goo for the perfect projector screen around. Movie watching has never been better with your digital projector. Who needs a TV when you have Screen Goo?
Digital video recorders, or DVRs are changing the way people watch TV. Check out this comparison of the top DVRs on the market.
This video is an introduction to making the most of Shutter Priority mode (Tv Mode) on your SLR.
