Video and audio issues

Are you having problems listening to music or watching videos? Gadget Geek Darren Tossell solves your multi-media problems.

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• I can't get videos to play on my Windows PC

  I have a new Windows 7 PC and I just can't get videos to work on it using Windows Media Player. How can I fix it?

• Guru's Guide to Buying a TV

  There are so many TVs to choose from, so which is best? The Gadget Guru guides you through the minefield to choose the ideal TV.

• Which SD card should I get for my camera?

  SD cards for my camera seem to vary wildly in price. Which one should I get?

• I can't listen to radio on my laptop

  I can't listen to any radio stations on my laptop. How can I make it work?

• Changes to Freeview HD

  I'm about to purchase a new full HD1080 TV and want to make sure that it will not become obsolete in a few months time. Please help!

• Pixelation on my TV picture

  I have a problem with pixelation on my Virgin Media TV Service. Virgin say it is my TV, but I don't think that's right.

• Help me understand HD TV

  What is the difference between normal HD, HD Ready, 1080 HD and so on?

• Can I use my TV as a PC monitor?

  I've just bought a new Panasonic TV. Can I connect my PC to it wirelessly and get a picture on the screen?

• Should I buy a Slingbox?

  My freeview reception is terrible. I heard about a Slingbox, where you can stream your TV – would this work for me?

• Can you get a Digital Radio for a car?

  Can you get a Digital Radio for a car? I'd like to listen to digital-only stations while driving.

• Picture blurry from PS3

  When my son takes his PS3 to a friend's house and connects it using the RGB cable, the picture is very blurry. How can we fix it?

• Which TV uses least electricity?

  What TV should I buy that uses the least electricity to run?

• Improving the iPod's shuffle function

  The iPod Touch doesn't shuffle songs very well. Is there a way I can improve it?

• Video won't play on my Mac

  My friend burnt a video of his wedding to a CDR on a PC. How can I get that disc to play on my Mac?

• Why doesn't my iPod's shuffle work?

  Why does the shuffle option on my iPod not work? I have a 30GB Touch that does everything except shuffle!

• Can I sync my iPod to a new computer?

  I have a new PC, but if I sync my iPod with it, it will delete everything from it. How can I stop that happening?

• Can I limit the volume on an iPod?

  Is it possible to reduce to maximum volume on my son's iPod. I can always hear what he's listening to on his headphones.

• Can can I buy music for my iPod?

  I've just bought an iPod. How can I download music and videos from Apple?