MPCUG Upcoming Meeting Program

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Meeting Location Map Home Page Calendar Where we meet   Learn more about Hotspots..     The Modesto PC User's Group (MPCUG) is headquartered in Modesto, CA, in the heart of the Central Valley. Our group focuses on aiding users of IBM and IBM clone personal computers, with a special emphasis on newer Intel-based Windows systems now so popular.  When we meet The MPCUG Users Group meets in Modesto once a month at Denny's Restaurant 1525 McHenry Ave. Modesto, CA . Need More Info? --Webmaster-- 209-996-6315

Press Release Where: Denny's Restaurant 1525 McHenry Ave. Modesto, CA When:4th Thursday Time: General meeting 7:30pm : Q&A  6:30pm General Meeting    July 22, 2010      Q&A - SIG-  6:30 p.m. General Meeting 7:30 P.M. Random Access Special Interest Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. to field members’ questions. Purchase of dinner is optional, but defers the cost to use the facility.     This page is under construction Page 1   [Wireless | Ethernet | Connections to TV| Other Content on the Box ]     by Jim Goodman About a year ago when TV switched to digital, I looked at the new TV frequencies, everything was moved to UHF. Why not install a $40 TV antenna and drop the $120 a month cable bill. By switching to free TV, we have saved about $1440 a year.   We’ve been Netflix subscribers for about a year now. You know the routine, go to the Netflix account and add a move to your list, a few days later, your movie will be delivered to your mailbox.   Now, Roku a third-party product that streams Netflix movies directly to your television set. The box is about 5 x 5 x 1-3/4 inch. $79 - $99 or $129 Below is the $99 Roku Box and the wireless speed is 802.11B & G. The $129 Box is 802.11N and the Box has a USB Port for future used.   You have four ways to connect the box to your TV and two ways to connect the Box to your router. See connections below.       Roku Box What is available using this Box. Netflix Movers 1700 is available Blog and Video   TWiT uses the term netcast) network run by technology broadcaster and Leo Laporte.                                        Includes Power cable and Composite Video Cable                                                              Connection Type  Sound  Color of Cable Analog/Digital Quality of Picture Composite Video  No Yellow - Red - White Analog OK  S-Video  No  Black Analog OK Component Video  No  Green - Blue - Red Analog Good  HDMI  Yes  Black Digital Best HDML to DVI-I  No  Unknown Analog Best     If your HDTV has a DVI-I connection, you can use the HDMI connection on the Roku Box. All you need is a HDMI to DVI-I connection Cable.   For info about Composite Video Cable.                    Go to Next Page   [Home | Top]