Sunday, September 18, 2011

wireless leaps and bounds

So maybe you haven't heard about this fun and exciting new techmology called Digital Living Network Alliance, DLNA for short. It's been around for a couple years now, but this year manufacturers finally started incorporating it into just about every electronic device.

What's DLNA?
      DLNA is built in software that enables electronic devices to connect to each other over a wireless home network.  This includes connecting your  phone to your tv or your computer to another computer etc. Basically devices recognize each other and can communicate without installing confusing, annoying software that takes HOURS to figure out how to use.
Why Care?
     Because it saves massive amounts of TIME!  With DLNA you no longer have to burn videos and music to DVDs for them to play on your television and home theatre! 
  •  You can stream movies from your computer to any television in your house
  • Transfer movies or music to a PS3 or Xbox directly; NO software, dvds or cables needed
  • View pictures on your television off a phone or camera/camcorder instantly
Security Warning
     Keep in mind that you'll have to enable the security settings on these devices or other people will have just as "easy access" to certain content stored on your electronics.

So look for the DNLA Certified logo on electronics before you buy them from now on and have fun saving lots of time, while sharing digital media with your friends and family!

DNLA main website for more info Digital Living Network Alliance

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