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Problems with HDMI and Windows 10 *

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 https://www.avforums.com/threads/windows-loses-connection-with-onkyo-tx-sr393.2361024/ I have been using an HDMI solution for my Windows10 PC for a few years now. On the whole it works fine. I had a period when the connection was a bit buggy but that turned out to be an HDMI cable....works fine now after cable change. I do not use HDMI for video, as I find it sub standard. I use a 4K monitor, instead I connect via a Display port which in comparison to HDMI is far better. BTW what GPU do you have as that is another possible problem area. If you only need 5.1 you may be able to try an optical cable just to see if you have better stability. My GPU is AMD RX480 which is about 5 years old I guess and it is quite a good 4K GPU. Not used NVidia so cannot comment. Be interested to hear your comments.

7 Segment display project - Raspberry PI 4

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 7 Segment display   7 Segment display  -  Raspberry PI This project uses a chip with 4 by 7 Segment display and a decimal point. The unit is controlled via GPIO pins and is fairly easy to wire up using a breadboard. There are many 7 segment display chips available. KYX-5462BS, HS-3461A are a couple of examples. Code written in Python. KYX-5462BS, HS-3461A, Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI 4, 7 Segment display

Netgear WAC124 (AC2000) Great product for those dead zones

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Netgear WAC124 (AC2000) - Great product for those dead zones The Netgear WAC124 can be setup as a router or a Wireless Access point. If you have areas in the house where the WiFi signal is weak you may benefit by installing a wireless access point. The device comes well package and with a UK power supply and 1M of ethernet cable. You get an installation leaflet which is adequate but you can download the manual from the Netgear site. All the default connection information is on the label on the bottom of the device which you should change asap. Setting the WAC124 as a router was simple enough and there is a setup wizard to help. You will need to create a Netgear account (it is free).I bought this to use as a Wireless access point and I have set it up as that. The device comes setup as a router since firmware v1.0.4.2, mine had v1.0.4.4 and there is a newer version of firmware which the router can download itself to update. The Nighthawk app does not work when the WAC124 is setup as a WA...