Are you watching tv in HD?

It’s amazing, but I’ve been to several people’s houses that have HUGE HDTVs. The funny thing is, they think they are looking at a great HD image when in reality they are watching regular tv on a really expensive screen. They don’t even realize it! I’ve even asked them and the answer is typically, “I don’t know, the Cox Cable guy set the tv up”.

I’ve helped several people set up their tvs now and the problem is in the cables. People have got to use the right cables! Problem number two… I’ve been to Best Buy (rip off) and have seen the prices of the cables you will need to connect your new shiny tv. HDMI = $94.99 and the Component = $41.99. This is not a good deal, let me repeat, if you buy a new fancy tv do not buy cables from them!

Here is a place you can get the same quality cable for $5.71, that is right, fivedollarsandseventyonecents! The component is $7.99. You realize that you have got to, I beg you, I implore you to please buy cables from anywhere but Best Buy or Circuit City.

This will ensure that you have a great picture and save a lot of money. Please, email me if you have any questions. My quest for people to see crystal clear television is a holy one. I will help the masses.

Image via Aaronyx

You design stuff?

If you design anything at all you need to see this. I’m talking about you guys out there that have projects to show to your bosses to a young family choosing colors for your wall. The website I’m going to show you will revolutionize your color swatch selection. Again, from designing letterhead to making a creative invitation for your friends, you will choose the absolute perfect colors.

Basically, you can go to www.colorjack.com and look for interesting color combinations. Click on something that catches your eye, then dig in and colors and matches are thrown at you like a fish at Pike’s Place. Honestly, I’ve paid around $100 a few years ago for a program that did just this, not even as good! This is all web based and can spit out color combos in any palette you can imagine.

Here is a look at the interface (by the way, I love green right now)