Video capable DSLR cameras are becoming increasingly popular among videographers. Many buyers of VDSLR cameras are non-professionals who simply want an affordable way to shoot high quality video. VDSLR’s, when wielded correctly, can simulate a film-look that is akin to what much higher cost cameras produce for professionally made TV shows and movies. This filmic effect is highly regarded am...

Learning a new language is one of the best ways to give your brain a workout and increase its mental capacity. Neuroscientists often describe the human brain in terms of plasticity and crystallization. Plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to rewire neural connections, which is necessary for learning new skills, whereas crystallization is the loss of this ability, often through old age a...

Chances are if you’re reading this you are in Japan, own a Mac, and want to watch some free HD channels over UHF. The GV-MACTV is one of the few devices made for this purpose. Device Info: The GV-MACTV is made by I-O DATA and is a compact device that uses USB for power and to interface with the Mac. The device features a B-CAS card slot, which takes the included B-CAS card. This card is nee...

Introduction: Tapping into free, other-the-air HDTV channels has become a popular activity. In an age when you thought everything digital came from subscription based cable, DSL or satellite services, it seems like a dream that even higher quality HD channels await you on good old UHF. Living in an area with UHF digital television coverage, I wanted to see if I could pick up some 1080i broadc...