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Did you know that you can watch your favourite TV shows without a TV? With the right accessories, you can watch high-definition television on a laptop.

There are many portable high-def tuners, receivers, and antennas available for laptops. Also, you can usually find plenty of HDTV content choices on the road. A common misconception is that high-def signals are available only via cable and satellite transmissions. However, all free-to-air TV stations in Australia are now broadcasting HD signals. This excludes cable favourites such as The Comedy Channel and National Geographic, but at least you can get your HD Sunrise fix.

The NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner, Elgato EyeTV DTT Stick and the ComPro VideoMate U3 DVB-T Stick cost between AU$100 and AU$200 and offer an array of DVR functionality. You may want to check signal availability in your area before purchasing one. Like when you're dealing with old-fashioned rabbit ears, signal strength varies depending on topography and atmospheric conditions.

Tip 2: Transfer YouTube videos to your HDTV

You could watch Internet video on a tiny laptop monitor. But why not hook up your laptop to your state-of-the-art HDTV and watch that ridiculous YouTube video in the living room?

There are many options for connecting your laptop to your HDTV, but you may be limited by outputs and inputs. Unless your laptop was specifically built for home theater use, it probably doesn't have multiple ways to output a video signal to an external display such as your HDTV.

Look at your laptop video card and match up the best connection option that both the display and the laptop share. DVI is becoming more common (replacing analog VGA); it's your best bet for a high-quality connection (that is, HDMI connections on your HDTV). S-Video is another likely option; it appears as a single, black, four-pin cable. It is a few rungs below DVI in terms of quality, but it's far from the worst. The bottom rung in terms of video quality belongs to the composite-video connection (the yellow cord, usually accompanied by the red and white audio jacks).

If you are restricted to a composite-video connection on your laptop, you may prefer to upgrade your laptop if you plan on watching a lot of Internet videos on your TV. Consider a Windows Media Center laptop, such as the Toshiba Qosmio G30. Standard component cables (red, green, and blue) are common with HDTVs, but they're limited to higher-end home theater laptops and PCs.

Tip 3: Watch DVDs on a long flight

Imagine that you have an eight-hour flight with only your laptop and a few DVDs to pass the time. Unfortunately, you can't get enough juice out of the battery to cover your journey.

The powers that be have heard your anguished cries of boredom and have implemented a useful new feature in current-generation laptops. Shell programs allow you to play DVDs and music CDs and to browse media files, saving battery life and skipping the hassle of booting up the OS each time you want to watch a movie or listen to some music. Check with your laptop's manufacturer to see if it offers a proprietary shell program for playing CDs and DVDs.

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The first thing you need to do before setting off for any camping trip is to create an itinerary whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to bear in mind such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. My advice is that I find preparing a night in advance is idyllic so you're not panicing on the day and forgetting to put those necessary items on the list.

Prior to leaving on your camping expedition it will also be a good idea to check what amenities the camp site has to offer, such as local supermarkets or whether they allow any pets on site. I always remember to provide myself with sufficient time between departing the house and travelling to the camp site so I can unwind as packing a car and remembering all the basic gear can be very hectic.

Upon arrival at the camp site take a drive or even a walk around to see what location will be best for you to pitch your tent. This can be significant because it will determine how your trip will be affected, so you need to ask yourself, do you want to be in a quiet and peaceful area? Or do you need to be by the camp sites facilities? I would also check that the ground where you pitch your tent is smooth and clear of any debris such as twigs, stones or anything else that could cause you an uncomfortable night's sleep.

Making your first camp fire can be very tasking, so be prepared. From a personal view it is always key to start off small then build it up later on if the fire is threatening to grow fainter. The best types of wood to use are dry hardwoods such as maple or birch as they tend to last longer and use firelighters to give a bit of extra aid. Now your fire should be stably burning away so you can then start to cook your first camp meal! Above all keep in mind that starting a camp fire can take time, thought and patience and you should always be in its continuous presence.

On your first night you may feel quite cold especially if your trip is around autumn or winter periods. A good suggestion is to do some exercise before you get into your sleeping bag. Taking a brisk walk or even a quick run will help get the blood pumping around your body. However you don't have to exercise you can spend 5 - 10 minutes in front of a camp fire before going back to your tent. Further warmth can also be taken from wrapping yourself in an extra blanket inside your sleeping bag or by wearing an extra pair of socks and a fleece over your pyjamas.

At the end of your camping trip you will have to start repacking for the journey back home. Although the thought of a nice hot bath will be in the forefront of your mind remember to clean up all your rubbish and don't forget any of your belongings. In case your slightly worried go through that check list as you start to pack all your possessions back into your car so you don't risk leaving anything at the camp site.

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