Lamp recycling made easy
The electrical industry is making the most of an Australian Government initiative that aims to increase the recycling of mercury-containing lamps. How can you...
The future of category cabling
Super-fast transmission speeds are a boon to large corporate data centres, but the typical office network can get along quite nicely at a much...
Ngara wireless access
Rural and regional areas across Australia, and the world, could benefit greatly from a newly developed CSIRO wireless broadband technology.
‘Ngara’ is an Aboriginal...
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.
Theatrical performers...
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....