Want to watch high definition movies? Don't understand component cables from HDMI ones? Ready to go blu, but still feeling confused? In this Two Minute Miracle video, Steve Preston, a Geek Squad Installer, answers common Blu-Ray and high definition questions from Chris Yerves, a Geek Squad Agent.

It's been 13 years since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 mandated the DTV transition that's taking place today. However, that doesn't mean there won't be some growing pains for viewers of over-the-air television. Here's some last minute DTV tips for those still working on their own transition:

The DTV transition only affects over-the-air broadcasts received through a regular rooftop or set-top ("rabbit ears") antennas. If you get your television service through satellite or cable providers, you will not be affected. If your TV lists itself as having a DTV (or ATSC) tuner, you are ready, on the other hand, just because the TV says "digital" somewhere on the front does not mean the system is ready.

I recently had an opportunity to man a DTV question phone bank on behalf of Geek Squad and I came across a fair number of questions that could be best summed up as, "I know about the DTV transition. I have the converter box. It's not working. HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLP!"

Here's some tips for those now trying to troubleshoot their post-DTV setup before the conversion takes place on June 12:

Previously, I modded an original Nintendo system to include a wireless card and hard drive, essentially making it a computer.  Recently, while I was playing with my Frankensteined Nintendo PC, I came up with a new idea. I found I had gotten so into trying to beat super Mario, that I had forgotten to watch my favorite TV shows.

Now you might be thinking, why not get a DVR or TiVo? Those are both perfectly fine solutions, but I thought, “this could be a fun, challenging experiment.” So, I went to my case modding lab and began work on my own personal DVR (with no monthly fees).

Yesterday, I spent a few hours relaxing after a long day of computer repairs and network setups by watching the recently-released Get Smart movie. After all, nothing makes for a geek-evening like Steve Carell in a spy comedy. As the movie started, I did ask myself:  "Why didn't I see this in the movie theater when it first came out?"

That's when I thought back to the last time I went to the movie theater:  The release of the latest Batman installment, The Dark Knight. Sure, the movie was great, but I still remember that sent to my wallet when I saw the $10 price for tickets. After getting a medium soda, popcorn and a box of candy from the concession stand, I started to consider the possibility that I may need to start taking out short-term loans before coming back.

In early 2008, I purchased a Nintendo Wii. After experiencing the Wii at a competition in a Jackson, MI Best Buy, I was hooked. It was my duty to take on the public in Wii Sports, giving those who were up to the challenge a chance to win Best Buy swag and other prizes. A video game that is fun and interactive – wow.

I connected my new Wii to my HDTV and surround sound system and was pretty impressed with the video and audio quality (considering the Wii is not an HD game console like the PS3 or Xbox360). Not only was I impressed with the picture/sound quality, but was excited that my wife (who is definitely NOT a gamer) took interest in playing Wii Sports (which comes with the system) with me. She is quite the pro in bowling by the way.