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TV internet phone bundles are possible with cable systems due to the way that coaxial cables transmit data, including radio frequencies and digital light pulses. Stated simply, the cables are capable of transmitting large amounts of data, without having ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/available-service-bundles-offered-by-cable-providers.html Facebook has taken over so many lives in recent years as literally millions of users log on everyday to the popular social networking site to socialise with friends and check to see what everyone is up to. However there has been an alarmingly big increase in fraudulent activity associated with the website as most users feel comfortable with putting some of their most personal details online. Indian Realtime’s technology section has outlined some useful tips in how to protect your private information while still remaining open and friendly on the Facebook network.

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One area that causes a lot of confusion for TV buyers is whether to get a television that displays in 1080i or 1080p. Modern televisions that are billed as having HD (high definition) capability are able to display images at a resolution of 1920×1080, which is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels respectively. The i in 1080i stands for interlaced, while the p in 1080p stands for progressive.

To understand the difference between interlaced and progressive displays, you need to know a little about how televisions display their pictures. In the old days where televisions with huge picture tubes were the norm, the picture on the screen was produced by an electron gun inside of the television set that lit up lines on the screen in an alternating pattern. At any given time, essentially half of the lines on the screen were blank. Due to the inability of the human eye to detect such quick movements, ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/whats-the-difference-between-1080i-and-1080p.html While the temptation, when buying a new mobile phone, may be to just go on pay as you go so that you only pay for what you use, you will often end up paying more than a monthly contract. For a start you have to buy the actual handset first which could lead to a charge of hundreds of pounds and then you may find that you use your mobile much more than you originally thought; leading to excessive top ups and more money spent. However what are some useful tips for getting a mobile phone contract and how could they save you some money?

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Secondly you should consider the length of the contract. If this purchase is just an impulsive reaction then remember that you ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/some-tips-on-monthly-phone-contracts.html When a car is manufactured and sent to a showroom floor, it is already insured. Believe it or not, but sometimes car dealerships are targeted by thieves. These vehicles can be damaged, stolen or just vandalized by criminals looking for an easy payday. As soon as a vehicle is transferred into your name, you instantly become responsible for any damage done to it. This is the main reason that auto dealers require their customers to get coverage before they are allowed to leave with their new cars. If you have not done an adequate amount of research, you might end up purchasing an overpriced policy just so that you can drive your vehicle home.

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Car manufacturers have a vested interest in the insurance industry ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/how-car-insurance-works-in-the-automotive-world.html Most people know exactly what they want in a mobile phone, but they don’t know how to get it for cheap. Not only should you look for the latest smart phone models over the Internet, you should also search for a phone contract that suits all of your needs. If you talk on your mobile phone several hours a day, it is best for you to get an unlimited plan at a low rate. Consumers that only use their mobile devices in emergency situations benefit from pay as you go plans.

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The price hike will mainly effect those subscribers who choose both the streaming and DVD plans. Netflix will no longer offer one price that covers both, instead customers will be charged separate fees of $7.99 for each service. That means an increase from $9.99 a month up to $15.98. If you prefer Blu-ray DVD’s the price goes to $9.99 and if you want to rent two DVD’s at one time you will be charged $11.99 each month.

In April the company acknowledged that it was looking for ways to encourage multiple users in one home to each have their own Netflix account. As of now only one movie can be streamed at a time, but later this year the company hopes to offer the option of streaming multiple movies at one time from ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/subscribers-outraged-over-netflix-price-hike.html When Microsoft first showed the public their newest creation, the Kinect, Xbox owners jumped at the opportunity to make their consoles just a little bit more like the Nintendo Wii. Now, two out of three of the major video game console manufacturers give gamers the ability to play without controllers. In the months that have passed since the Kinect was first unveiled, Microsoft has been taking feedback from consumers and subsequently released a series of updates aimed at making the peripheral more accurate.

Using ‘Ghost Recon: Future Soldier,’ a game soon to be released by Ubisoft as an example, Xbox’s senior product manager David Dennis showed media outlets how they would be able to use the Kinect to take down their enemies. Microsoft also plans on updating the Kinect’s technology to allow the infrared camera to capture and transmit data conveyed by finger movements. This would make the Kinect the most accurate peripheral for a video game console by far.

Even before Microsoft began releasing updates, it wouldn’t keep the Kinect on shelves. While the Nintendo Wii is still popular amongst gamers, Xbox has more game titles and a huge online gaming community. With more impressive updates on the way, Microsoft might ...]]> http://www.franticblog.com/microsoft-updates-the-kinect-to-make-it-more-accurate-than-ever.html