Tag Archives: HDMI

Win7AudioSwitcher: Auto-Switch Speakers (Audio Devices) Based On Primary Monitor

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If your a tech enthusiast, or in any way familiar to the ongoing technology trends, then you must have known about HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting digital data, which came into mainstream use especially after the introduction of HD (High-Definition) content. The good thing about HDMI as compared to DVI, is that it transmits and receives both audio and video feeds through one cable, so if you have to connect, say your laptop to an LCD/PLASMA TV or any video display with built-in speakers, you don’t need separate audio and video leads. HDMI is now found in quite a lot of devices and same is the case in computers. However, the problem lies in the way Windows 7 handles the switch between default and HDMI audio output device. You have to go to Windows Control Panel, open Sound settings and select the HDMI audio as Default Device to enable your LCD’s speakers. Doing all that can be a bit annoying for a person who switches between different monitors a lot. If you needed quicker way to do this job then you can use Win7AudioSwitcher, which automates this process. Continue reading to find out how. Read More

How To Play Audio Through HDMI And Speakers Simultaneously In Windows 7

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High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an audio/video interface for transmitting digital data which provides better quality output than analog. Normally, one can only select one device for audio playback in Windows. This causes a common annoyance of having to continually switch between the sound card and HDMI speakers. However, it is also possible to receive output from speakers and an HDMI device simultaneously to play audio from a single application at the same time. If you would like to get audio output from both an HDMI device and your speakers, read on after the break. Read More

Enable Webtop Via HDMI On Motorola Photon Running Android 2.3.4 [How To]

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The Motorola Atrix 4G set the trend for what is now known as Motorola’s Webtop technology, allowing you to turn your device into a mini laptop in a few seconds by placing it into a dock. The Atrix 4G was the first to do it, the Motorola Photon 4G is the second. However, like the Atrix 4G, the Photon 4G requires an official dock to enable the Webtop functionality. Luckily, XDA-Developers forum member _unknown who brought us the hack to enable Webtop via HDMI on the Atrix 4G, has managed to do the same for the Photon, thereby removing the need for those pricey official docks that Motorola wants you to buy.

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Full HDMI Mirroring For Unrooted HTC EVO 4G With FullHDMI

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The paid version of FullHDMI For EVO 4G has been around on the Android Market for a while now, providing full HDMI mirroring for the rooted HTC EVO 4G without the need of custom kernels (except for mirroring at 720p and audio output switching). A recent update of the app eliminated the need for root access, making it much easier to set up compared to its free alternative, HDMwIn that requires root access as of this writing. And now, a free version of the app is available on the Market. That’s right, HTC EVO 4G users without root access on their devices can now enjoy full HDMI mirroring for free. There is a catch though, and not a small one – the free version does not allow mirroring in landscape view. Read More

Full HDMI Mirroring For Rooted HTC EVO 4G With HDMwIn

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A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed the beta version of FullHDMI, an application that overrides the HDMI-out restrictions on rooted HTC EVO 4G phones. The full version of the application hit the Android Market 5 days ago with a price tag of $2.99. Wait! Don’t let the price tag scare you away. We understand that although the hack is one to die for, some users might not be eager enough to spend extra cash on a feature they could do without. Good news is, they won’t have to. That’s right, a free alternative to the application is now available on the Android Market. HDMwIn, like FullHDMI, allows you to mirror everything on your EVO 4G’s screen onto an external display at up to 720p. Normally, you would only be able to clone video playback. So if thinking about playing Android games on an HDTV makes you drool uncontrollably, read on after the jump for more info. Read More

Mirror Your HTC EVO 4G Screen At 720p On An HDTV With FullHDMI

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Use the HTC EVO’s HDMI port to the fullest! Now you can mirror you EVO’s screen onto your HDTV with the help of an application called, FullHDMI. Record videos for office presentations on the go and impress your boss with an out of the pocket multimedia presentation. No more carrying around videos or pictures in a laptop or a portable HDD. With FullHDMI, you can now mirror your EVO’s screen at 720p onto your HDTV. Read More

Kylo: Web Browser For Large HD TV Screen

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There are number of popular web browsers for desktop which have been developed keeping only desktop browsing (close-up viewing) in mind. When connecting your laptop or PC to a large HD LCD via  HDMI cable, you will often find these desktop browsers difficult to use for reading and accessing most of the content because they are too small for a large screen. Heck, even typing the URL in the address bar is a pain and so is accessing all the options. Read More

How Not To Get Duped When Buying HDMI Cable

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Pro Tip: Never buy a cable wrapped in Gold. Weblog MintLife has an awesome infographic proving why getting an expensive gold plated HDMI cable is unnecessary. To put it in a nutshell, the quality of $10 and $250 HDMI cable are same. So why are companies like Mint selling expensive HDMI cables? To dupe people and earn higher profit margins on each sale. Read More