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Games, movies, music, TV – they’re all different sorts of content. Learn the best ways to plan, manage and distribute content in your smart home.

Soundproofing for home theatres

A home theatre should be your escape—loud explosions, quiet dialogue, immersive soundscapes—all without disturbing the rest of the house or your neighbours. That’s where soundproofing comes in.

100 movies to show off your home cinema

Got the plush recliners, surround sound dialled in and a massive screen ready to roll? Then it’s time to give your home cinema the debut it deserves. Whether you’ve gone all-in on Dolby Atmos or just want to see what your new projector can really do, these 100 movies are here to wow.

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...

What’s the difference between a DVR and a PVR?

If you're looking to replace their VCR will most likely have to choose between a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and a Personal Video Recorder...

How a soundbar works

Soundbars offer a simple way to create a surround-sound like experience using a single piece of hardware. Find out what soundbars are and how...

What’s the difference between SD and HD set top boxes?

Not all set top boxes are equal - and if you're on the market for one, it's important that you know what you're paying...

How to connect banana plugs

There are many ways to connect your receiver to your speakers, but banan plugs are seen as a preferred option. Find out how to...

Types of home networks

Connecting devices to the Internet in your home can be done either using wires, or using wireless technologies. Find out more about the advantages...
Wireless internet laws

Wireless internet laws

Wireless Internet is very popular, but there are rules relating to how it can be used - and connecting to your neighbour's access points...
Open platform home automation

Open platform home automation

Open platform systems provide a means with which many different home technologies and applications can be automated. Learn more about what open platforms are,...
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