Are you using your computer for email and word processing and that’s it, or are you looking for an inexpensive gift for someone who has a computer? Why not add some extra features to a PC?
Did you know that you can watch TV on your PC or Notebook? A TV tuner card can be installed in your PC or plugged into your USB port. This will allow you to connect your cable or satellite to your PC and watch TV. Usually these units come with remote control. So why not turn your den or bedroom into your entertainment center? You can watch TV on your monitor, change the channel, even shrink your TV screen and put it in the corner of your monitor so you can get your work done and still watch your favorite shows. If you spend a little more, you can even add surround sound speakers to your PC to turn your room into a thunderous sound and video experience. The TV tuner card will also allow you to record your favorite show for future viewing. If you have a CD or DVD burner, you can also create a disc that can be viewed on any television connected to a DVD player.
Does your cell phone have Bluetooth? Many people think that Bluetooth refers to a headset for your cell phone. Bluetooth is a method of short-distance data transfer between devices. You can add Bluetooth to your PC through a PCI card or simply by connecting a USB Bluetooth dongle. If you have a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or PDA, you can transfer pictures, videos, music, and sync your device with your PC. You no longer have to type all your contacts on a cell phone keyboard. Another great Bluetooth device is a set of wireless headphones. With Bluetooth headsets, you can sit anywhere and listen to music from your PC. You can also get Bluetooth headsets with a microphone. This will allow you to talk to someone via MSN or Skype without having to sit in front of your computer.
These days, most of us use digital cameras or store music on MP3 players. Most of these devices use additional memory cards. There are many different types. SD, CF, MS, XD just to name a few. With the addition of a multi-card reader, you can transfer images and data between your computer and any of these cards. It’s as simple as plugging the reader into a USB port. Then swipe any card into the reader and voila, you have access to anything on the card. No problems with cameras or cables.
