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How to Connect a Computer to a Coaxial Cable
A coaxial cable typically transmits video signals from a source, such as an active cable connection in your home, to a TV screen or similar video device. You can also connect a coaxial cable to your home computer to view video on your monitor, although you will need a special piece of equipment to do so. Computers are not equipped with coaxial inputs straight out of the box.
How to Connect a Dell 2350 Computer to DSL
Getting high-speed Internet service, such as DSL, allows you to surf the web faster with your Dell 2350. Old fashioned dial-up connections are far too slow for intensive things like viewing videos and downloading large files. With a DSL modem you can increase your speed and get more done. When you sign up for DSL service, the Internet service provider should send you a kit with everything you need, including the DSL modem, filters for your telephone line and the cabling you need to make the connection.
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How Do I Connect Two Computers with an RGB Cable?
Although HDMI cables are gradually replacing the use of RGB cables, some older model computers are still equipped with RGB ports. RGB stands for "Red, Green, Blue," which are the main colors used in signal separation to create all video signals. By connecting two computers using an RGB cable and the 15-pin VGA ports located on the back of each computer, you can send video signals to the second computer monitor.
How to Connect Two XP Computers to the Internet Using an Ethernet Cable
If you have two Windows XP computers in your house and want to connect both to the Internet, you need to use Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS is used when you do not have a network hub or router to stream all of your traffic through. With one computer connected via the modem, you can share that Internet connection through an Ethernet cable.
How to Connect a Computer to a Comcast DVR
The digital video recorder, or DVR, is the device provided by your digital cable television service that allows you to watch and to record television programs. Most DVRs can record as much as 90 hours of television programming, including movies. The DVR does not have a built-in DVD burner to transfer saved programs from the DVR hard drive. Connect your DVR box to your computer so that you can save your recordings to DVDs. Comcast provides customers with the Motorola brand DVR recorder.
How to Connect Computers to AT&T U-Verse
AT&T Uverse includes a wireless router you use to connect computers to the home network. You use the Windows wireless connection wizard to connect to the router. When you have Uverse installed by the AT&T technician, he provides you with the router network identification and the password, which you need to connect to the AT&T router.
How Do I Connect My DVR to My Computer?
While a digital video recorder is primarily used to play back shows and movies to your television, you can also connect a DVR to your PC with the right connector cables. Whether you want to play your favorite shows and movies on your computer or transfer files from the DVR's internal hard drive, you will need a video capture card with the correct ports and cables required to establish a connection.
How Do I Connect an AT&T Tilt to A Computer?
The AT&T Tilt is a Windows Mobile smartphone manufactured by HTC. Microsoft, the developer of the Windows Mobile operating system, has also developed synchronization software that allows Windows Mobile users to synch content between a Windows Mobile device and a computer. The software, the latest version of which is called "Windows Mobile Device Center," is used to transfer data such as contacts, music, photo and video files from a computer to a phone and vice-versa.
