Old-school SD TV with only coax and composite video inputs seeks modern HTPC for MythTV and maybe light Hulu. Can this relationship work? [more inside]
posted by Zed on Oct 9, 2009 - 10 answers

LaTeX + pdf = employment fail? I am looking for a job and have been using LaTeX to generate my resume and cover-letter. At a recent job interview I was told that they weren't able to print my resume. It looked fine on their computer but when they printed it, it was as if most of the document had been whited-out: a couple of phrases appeared approximately where they should but, most of it was just missing. [more inside]
posted by geos on Aug 18, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I switch between my XBox 360 and my Computer on my LG 22" widescreen monitor? [more inside]
posted by ODiV on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

I have DVD's that I need to show on a Barco DP-1500.. How? [more inside]
posted by saysthis on Mar 11, 2009 - 5 answers

If I turn on my secondary which is connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter and then turn it off it disconnects my primary which is connected via VGA. [more inside]
posted by mephesta on Mar 10, 2009 - 0 answers

Even after reading these forums, I still can't get my head around exactly what I need to connect my Macbook to my basic, non-HD TV. What I would love is if someone could give me specific product ID numbers from Monoprice for each cable/adapter that I need. Here are photos of my Macbook and the back of my basic, 5-year old Toshiba TV. Thanks so much!
posted by AONeal79 on Mar 5, 2009 - 19 answers

Plugging in an external monitor to my Macbook Pro kills the audio. What's up with that? And is there a solution that does not involve an expensive USB audio product? [more inside]
posted by larsks on Feb 16, 2009 - 9 answers

I have an Acer AL2216 W computer monitor with VGA and DVI inputs. I'm thinking about getting an Xbox for things like halo 2 and 3. Is there a way I can feed the xbox video into my monitor and the audio into my computer's speakers (LogiTech LS21)? What would it cost? Such as converting it from a standard video and audio format that you'd plug into your tv to a DVI and 3.5mm female connector. Or HDMI to VGA or DVI and Audio to 3.5mm?
posted by BoldStepDesign on Jan 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Is it worth upgrading to a 22" or 24" widescreen LCD if I'll be hooking it up with VGA rather than DVI? I know DVI is better, but is VGA that bad?
posted by smackfu on Jan 11, 2009 - 19 answers

What do I need to look for in an HDMI switch that will enable my Mini-DisplayPort video signal to reach my projector? [more inside]
posted by bryanjbusch on Jan 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I've got a Gigabyte HD3850 w/dual DVI outs and 1 Svid out.I went n00b and got a dvi to hdmi 30ft cable to my 42" LCD TV. Help?! E6850 duo + 2GB all overclocked and running flawlessly. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Dec 9, 2008 - 13 answers

I have a computer with built-in video (GMA 3100) [1 D-sub] and also just bought a $20 video card (Radeon X1300) [1 D-sub, 1 DVI]. I'm connecting both my LCD monitor and Projector to the computer. Will I be able to use both video cards at once and show different things? Which of the two D-subs should I connect to? Which screen should get the better (DVI) connection?
posted by lpctstr; on Nov 2, 2008 - 6 answers

30" Apple Cinema Display with Xbox 360 and PS3 (all HDMI) problems. I have bought probably $100 worth of cables and still it doesnt work. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Oct 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Capturing video from VGA to either HDMI/DVI input or Component Input? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Sep 3, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I plug my Wii into a computer monitor? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Jul 26, 2008 - 11 answers

We are building a video display wall for our new office and I need to figure out the best way to do it, with out spending too much. The output source are 22 LCD displays, there are 6 of them all showing different slide shows. DVD? PC? Any help would be appreciated. More details of what has been tried are inside. [more inside]
posted by MrBobaFett on Jun 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Do you know of a USB/DVI KVM switch for 2 computers that doesn't suck? [more inside]
posted by dyslexictraveler on May 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Macbook- DVI question: How to avoid "hum" sound interference on stereo cable with DVI/HDMI cable hooked in? [more inside]
posted by tonci on Apr 25, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm trying to hook up my pc to my tv via DVI -> HDMI but it's not working. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by crypticgeek on Apr 18, 2008 - 9 answers

MacBook DVI output connected via adapter to my TV results in nothing. [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on Apr 13, 2008 - 17 answers

MacPro Leopard 10.5.2, Problems with the Quadro FX 4500 card. It has dual DVI ports. It'll run 2 DVI devices when it's DVI to DVI, but it won't run the same two screens if they go via VGA (both DVI ports having a DVI to VGA adapter). The second port (port 2) has the screen detected in the Displays System Preferences but the screen never lights up. Yes, I know all about DVI extenders, etc; I need the VGA to work.
posted by Towelie on Apr 10, 2008 - 1 answer

Can I use my computer monitor as an HD production monitor? [more inside]
posted by UnnotciedTypo on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 answers

If I hook a monitor up to two devices (using a different video port for each device), will it be able to tell which one is using it (assuming just one device is on), if I keep both plugged in? And is there any potential harm to the monitor, if it's plugged into two active devices at once? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I want something just like an Apple TV, but without the reliance on iTunes. Specifically, I want to view DIVX/XVID content from my Vista PC, wirelessly, with DVI output. With a $200 budget, have I no hope? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Jan 12, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm looking at getting a new LCD that I'll be using with my computer and really like the HP 2408 & LP2465. However, will I end up shooting myself in the foot for not having HDMI? [more inside]
posted by chrisWhite on Dec 26, 2007 - 8 answers

How to force a MacBook Pro to re-detect video? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 11, 2007 - 10 answers

Flat Panel's DVI interface works during POST, windows startup graphic, nothing else :(. [more inside]
posted by datacenter refugee on Nov 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me mix a monitor, an old-school xBox and a couple of Macs. [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Jul 26, 2007 - 9 answers

Trying to capture video off a Mac G5 and looking for a hardware solution. Can I get s-video or component video out of a Mac G5 using a cable or other device? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Apr 2, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I connect a Nintendo Wii to a Samsung Syncmaster 940BW? [more inside]
posted by lia on Mar 21, 2007 - 7 answers

Wii to LCD via DVI @ 1680 x 1050? Pipedream? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Jan 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Will this [see Newegg] DVI-only, PCI-x add-on card work with many/any motherboards? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Dec 15, 2006 - 8 answers

20" LCD Monitor + GeForce Video Card = Grainy Images/Video. [more inside]
posted by jimdanger on Dec 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Please, help me understand DVI, HDCP, etc., so that I can use my HDTV as a display for my MacBook Pro. [more inside]
posted by Embryo on Dec 6, 2006 - 6 answers

What's the best computer display available for connecting an Xbox 360 to? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Oct 14, 2006 - 10 answers

HDMI out -> dual-link DVI in. Success stories? Horror stories? [more inside]
posted by nicwolff on Sep 12, 2006 - 4 answers

ATI x850 does not seem to detect LCD connected via DVI (tried a cheap DVI-D and a DVI Dual Link cable). [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Sep 4, 2006 - 3 answers

What's the deal with my new video card, and it's propensity to hate DVI? [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Jun 7, 2006 - 6 answers

So I got a new LCD monitor as a second display for my VGA-outputting laptop, but I want to use the DVI-D in on the monitor, because the analog VGA-in flickers. Technical details inside. [more inside]
posted by robbie01 on Jun 3, 2006 - 14 answers

I got a DVI -> HDMI connector to connect my computer (Gentoo, Xorg 7, Geforce 7600GS) to my HDTV (Philips 30" CRT). It'll only display in 720x480 with awful overscan... regardless of what's in my xorg.conf. Help! [more inside]
posted by I EAT TAPAS on Jun 3, 2006 - 4 answers

How do I reset the resolution on a large plasma monitor connected to a Mac Mini via DVI? [more inside]
posted by forrest on Apr 1, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I get four different television channels playing on a large plasma or LCD display at once? I'm guessing that cable inputs would need to go to a PC, and then piped to the TV through DVI, but beyond that (hardware, software) I am a little stumped. Anyone have any suggestions?
posted by GriffX on Mar 31, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there product which combines audio with DVI video into an HDMI output? [more inside]
posted by MattD on Feb 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Has anyone had success connecting a PC (DVI output) to a TV (HDMI input)? I, myself, have not tried it yet, but have a couple of questions before I do... [more inside]
posted by omair on Jan 31, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the ultimate 2D graphics card? [more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Jan 18, 2006 - 11 answers

I seek a video card with some combination of the following specs: dual dvi output; different resolutions and/or different orientations (i.e portrait and landscape) simultaneously on the two monitors; at least minimal Linux support; PCI-Express; inexpensive. [more inside]
posted by TimeFactor on Nov 11, 2005 - 7 answers

Have any of you gotten an ADD2 Card "video card" working with a real driver? I sure haven't. I've only been able to get it to display anything in DOS, the BIOS, the boot process, and Windows with the drivers removed. I need your help, as I've got 60+ brand new PCs with the suckers. [more inside]
posted by blasdelf on Aug 11, 2005 - 2 answers

I have a Dell flat panel (2001FP) that is beautifully crisp with my PowerBook (DVI) but woefully blurry and sad-making with my Windows 2003 box (VGA). Any tips?
posted by xmutex on Jul 6, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm running DVI out of my PC into HDMI on my HDTV, but I'm wondering how to playback DVD movies in 1080i... [more inside]
posted by SweetJesus on Jun 27, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm trying to find a decent 21" CRT with a DVI input, and am having little success. [more inside]
posted by Ryvar on Apr 14, 2005 - 8 answers