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See why rather than simply saying 'yes' to every fancy home automation gadget available, you need to be able to plan your smart home...

Home automation is all about control—of lighting, heating, cooling, security, entertainment and more. At its core, it means using technology to make your home smarter, more efficient and easier to manage, whether you’re relaxing on the couch or away on holiday.

An increasingly common way to store media and content, cloud storage takes advantage of fast internet speeds and large data centres to store your...

PVRs, also known as 'Digital Video Recorders' (or DVRs) allow you to record what's on television and play it back when you're ready to...

Smart meters allow your electricity provider to communicate with and control specific appliances, and to provide information to your home automation systems. Read on...

Timers are another way that automation systems can help to ensure that your smart home activates the necessary functions at the right time of...

Streaming sticks and smart TVs might dominate today’s living rooms, but a home theatre PC (HTPC) still offers serious advantages. Whether you're a movie buff, a gamer or someone who wants full control over their entertainment setup, a dedicated HTPC can be the most flexible and powerful option—especially in a purpose-built home theatre.

Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to...

As the successor of DVD, Blu-Ray Discs allow for greater storage capacities, higher resolution movies and many other feature and functionalities. What is a Blu-ray...

Most of us know what DVDs are and what they're used for, but there's a lot more to DVDs than meets the eye. Find...