Recent content by thrawn327

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    Did I damage my audio CDs with my space heater?

    Thanks for your input.
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    Did I damage my audio CDs with my space heater?

    You mean very slight chance and most likely that I don't need to worry about it?
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    Did I damage my audio CDs with my space heater?

    I have a large collection of audio CDs stored in CD storage cases under my bed. I spent about 10 to 20 minutes doing some reorganizing in the bins after I had bought some new audio CDs and ripped them to my computer. I like to keep my CD collection properly categorized and alphabetized...
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    Solved! Need alternative suggestions for DBAN to securely erase external hard drives

    I am trying to securely erase my external hard drive before I sell it. However, after buying two different copies of DBAN, I keep getting the "can't open proc cmdline" message. I am not too crazy with the idea of messing with my computer BIOS. I am not at this time planning to sell my...
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    Solved! Will LG apps work on a Samsung Galaxy S9+ Smartphone and Tablet?

    I have been a longtime customer of Samsung in their home theatre, smartphone, and tablet products. Lately, I have had issues with their home theatre systems not working smoothly. I am considering the possibility of switching over to an LG home theatre system. However, I have about 18 months...
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    Playback issues with my Samsung Home Theatre Setup

    I switched the Monster HDMI cable between the TV and 4K disc player with an identical spare HDMI cable and connected the cable to the TV's third HDMI port instead of the first port since the second port is being used by my Roku. Around 20 minutes into the test watching a 4K film, the movie...
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    Playback issues with my Samsung Home Theatre Setup

    Home Theatre Setup: - TV: Samsung UN65MU6500 - 4K Disc Player: Samsung UBD-M9500/ZA - Sound Bar: Samsung HW-N650/ZA - Wireless Rear Speakers: Samsung 8500S/ZA - Streaming Device: Roku Ultra HD - Digital Optical Cable: Connected between TV and sound bar - HDMI Cables: 6 foot HDMI Premium...
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    Solved! 4KTV HDMI Cable Advice Needed

    I have a 65-inch 4KTV and a 4K Blu Ray disc player which I bought in February of this year. Both are manufactured by Samsung and are HDR capable. I currently have video distortion issues with my TV which may require the TV to either be repaired or replaced despite corrective measures including...
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    MP3 player recommendations needed

    I am looking for an MP3 player both for use at home to listen to FLAC music files and with a long battery life for long or overseas trips. I also want the player to provide at least high quality audio, have an EQ for audio settings like Rock, Classical, New Age, and Pop (environmental settings...