100-plus best movies to show off your home cinema
Want to know what the best movies are to test the limits of your home cinema with? Read one expert's extensive list of movies...
What is overscan?
Overscanning is a hangover from older technologies - and if it's turned on, it may be affecting the quality of the image on your...
How fluorescent globes work
Ever wondered how these empty-looking tubes of glass manage to provide so much light? Read our back-to-basics explanation of how fluorescent globes work.
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Tweeters
Most speakers make use of small, high-frequency drivers called 'tweeters'. Tweeters are responsible for reproducing high pitched sounds, from 1500Hz upwards.
Most loudspeakers with any...
How to choose home theatre doors
Getting a home theatre just right is an art - one that requires very careful control over both light and sound. Find out how...
Types of door locks
Door lock technologies have evolved a lot in recent years. Find out what sorts are available, how they operate, and how the different types...
Types of door materials
The materials your door is made of will affect both how they look, and how they perform in terms of climate control and security....
Types of doors
From basic hinged doors to bifold doors, French doors, sliding doors, stable doors, trapdoors and more - learn about the many different types of...
Door types and materials
There are thousands of different types of door and material combinations, no matter whether standard or custom doors are required. Take a look to...
How to choose a back door
The back door you choose for your home may be simple, discreet and secure, or it may serve as a way to open your...