Do you think your stone fireplace is the perfect place to hang a TV but can’t figure out how to hang it on the uneven masonry? Should you remove all of the stones and start over? Before breaking out the hammer and chisel, follow the steps below to mount a TV on an uneven stone …
You have your speaker system waiting to be set up, but your wires are not the length you want. It is easy to know the next step at this point: cutting your speaker wire to your desired length. Let’s walk you through all the steps to confidently and correctly cut your speaker wire. We also …
Are you wondering why your Sceptre TV is not powering on? You’d be shocked to know that this is a common problem. It happens to pretty much every other TV brand. So stop cursing your Sceptre TV. In most cases, faulty electrical connection is the primary cause of Sceptre TV not powering on. Other causes …
Projectors can cast images much bigger than a TV and that too for a fraction of the cost. A high-end 85-inch 4K TV will be more expensive than a projector that can cast more prominent images. Even then, projectors have not become mainstream or been adopted by the masses the way televisions are. Before blaming …
A small smudge on your projector lens may not seem like cause for concern, but every projector connoisseur knows a dirty lens can severely impact image quality and lamp health. A dry microfiber cloth isn’t doing the trick. In fact, it’s only spreading the smudge around even more. So, how can you clean a smudge …
It’s the same story every night: you sit on your couch ready to relax by watching some TV and you instantly get the munchies. You had dinner, so do you always feel the desire to eat every time you watch TV? You’ve tried resisting the urge, but you need a helping hand. Breaking a habit …
The Zenith Radio Corporation developed the first TV remote control in 1950. It was tethered to the television with a wire. In 1955, “Flashmatic,” the first wireless remote control, happened, and there has been no looking back ever since. The remote control that we use now is not just convenient but also indispensable. It’s so …
Have you ever heard the words the characters are saying before they’ve said them yet? Or maybe you’re watching one scene while listening to the dialogue from the last? Either way, something is definitely wrong with your TV’s audio. But, how can you fix the lip sync problem on Samsung or LG TVs? Is there …
Whether you’re working, going to school, or relaxing, you’re probably using the internet. Our whole lives seem to be online and no home is complete without an internet connection. If you’ve just moved into a new home and cannot find the familiar coaxial outlet to hook your router up to, do not fret! There are …
Speakers are a crucial part of any worthwhile home theater setup. They make every movie sound amazing and give the room a polished feel. But a speaker’s wires scattered along the floor don’t only ruin a room’s aesthetic, they also risk tripping anyone passing by. Luckily there’s a way to have that sound system you’ve …
Getting your projector screen to lay flat against the wall is an important part of setting up your home theater. An askew picture will make the image look wonky and distorted, and could completely ruin your viewing experience. Luckily, projector manufacturers have already thought of this and developed a solution. Keystone correction is a handy …
Own a projector? You’ve likely come across the term keystone correction. In fact, if you check the projector right now, you may see “keystone” printed on one of the control buttons. And you’ll most probably see the word if you check the projector settings. Below, we’ll explore what keystone correction is and how to ensure …
Nobody wants to accidentally change their projector settings while watching their favorite movie at home. Even more so when they’re leading a presentation at work or school. Locking the Viewsonic projector can prevent you (and other external influences) from unconsciously altering your settings. This article will go through each step of locking and unlocking the …
I remember the first time I handled a faulty projector lamp. I had a presentation to make in about a day. And as I was going through the last-minute checks, I realized I couldn’t get the projector to light up. I fumbled with the projector for what seemed like hours. The truth? I had no …
Refresh rate is important on a few specific occasions. If you’re a gamer, the refresh rate on your TV or other media is something you’ll want to know about. Sometimes, refresh rate is vital to your gameplay. So, how do you check your TV’s refresh rate? There’s no “one size fits all” answer in this …
Macbooks are great devices that you can carry around and use for practically everything. This makes them especially easy to use with a projector when doing presentations for school or work, or when projecting a movie at a friend’s house. However, how do you connect your Optoma projector to a Macbook? After all, connections can …
The first step to keeping your projector in tip top shape is by cleaning it. One of the parts you need to check every now and then is the lens. You can tell that your lens needs cleaning if you notice the visuals from the projector appear hazy or murky, even after you fix the …
I know how frustrating it can be when a projector fails to display a video or emit sound. It’s even more terrifying if it happens in the middle of an important work presentation. The first thought that comes to mind is that the projector has malfunctioned. However, that is not always the case, as you …
Samsung TVs, like many other brands, allow you to mute them when you don’t want the sound to come out of their speakers. But there are times when you want to mute the TV speakers and not have a Mute icon flashing, reminding you that your TV is muted at all times. This is especially …
Getting sound from your Sony projector is usually as simple as connecting it to an external speaker through cables or Bluetooth. However, things do not always work that seamlessly. And there can be instances when establishing a connection itself becomes a problem due to an issue with the hardware or audio source. This article will …