Reviews by JGubbins207

JGubbins207 says "Make the most of your laptop display" about IO Gear USB 2.0 External VGA Video Card

JGubbins207 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:17:39 GMT

For many months now I have been frustrated by the fact that I could extend my laptop to two monitors and still use the LCD on the laptop, in effect having 3 screens combined as one. I've heard matrox makes a product that would allow me to do this, but I did not feel like shelling out the $150-$250 that would be required.

That's when I came across IOGear's USB 2.0 External VGA Video Card. The install was extremely simple. All you have to do is follow the prompts and plug the USB end of the device into the PC and the SVGA cable from your monitor into the other end. Within display settings you will now have 3 monitors instead of 2. It works really well and for only $70. I know the purists out there will talk about the lack of resolution. And I would agree that it wouldn't be great for playing hi res games. But if you want to add a second monitor to your layout without loosing your laptops LCD this product is for you!

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JGubbins207 says "ManyCam is the glue that makes SuperWebcam work with UStream" about Windows ManyCam

JGubbins207 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:03:04 GMT

I have been using SuperWebcam for a few months now and have been a bit disappointed by the fact that it cannot stream your entire desktop. Otherwise it would be a fantastic program.

Since I started using it I have been scouring the web for another piece of freeware that will do the trick. Today I found the solution in ManyCam. You can download the application for free at manycam.com. Once you've downloaded it you will find that it has many special effects to add to your webcam software. I particularly like the dynamic backgrounds that are available.

Unfortunately, the product does not provide picture in picture which are vital to my UStream broadcasts. It's a little complicated to get it to work in conjunction with Superwebcam, but once it does it works beautifully!

Have fun and see you in Cyberspace!

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JGubbins207 says "SuperWebCam allows you to stream content from your desktop" about Windows SuperWebCam

JGubbins207 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:16:57 GMT

Superwwebcam is a fantasic software that allows its users to stream the content of their personal webcam on sites such as UStream.tv. You can download the freeware application from Superwebcam.com. Once it is downloaded and installed you will quickly discover that you can stream content directly from your installed webcam or you can also stream images, prerecorded video or even your desktop!

One of the best features of Superwebcam (besides being free) is that you can use picture in picture to stream your camera while displaying your desktop. There are also a number of nifty effects including allowing text scrolling, image insertion and much more. That being said Superwebcam does not allow you to Stream your entire desktop which limits its abilities somewhat.

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