There have been many advances in video quality in recent years, but High Dynamic Range (HDR) might be the most exciting. Where technologies like Ultra-HD can give you a more precise picture, and where resolution drives up the number of pixels used for an image, …
How to Control a Soundbar With a TV Remote
If you recently got a soundbar, or you’re simply wanting to streamline your current soundbar/TV connection, controlling both your TV and soundbar with one remote is ideal. Luckily, there is a way to avoid fiddling with multiple remotes and simplify your whole entertainment system. How …
How to Mount a TV – Step by Step with Pictures!
Ready to mount your TV but uncertain about the process? Mounting a TV is a simple, straightforward task that is done with minimal tools and in a short amount of time. If you do it right, you will never need to worry about your TV …
HDMI Switches: What Are They and Are They Useful?
An HDMI switch allows you to feed multiple HDMI sources to a single output. It will allow you to select between the input channels and will likely come with a remote control. HDMI switches are a great way to enable older equipment with fewer HDMI …
Can You Use a Soundbar and TV Speakers At the Same Time?
TV speakers tend to be subpar. Even at full volume, your TV speakers likely leave a lot to be desired. Whispered dialogue remains hard to hear followed by loud explosions that vibrate and sound muddy. Today’s soundbars are much improved. As a centralized speaker unit, …
How to Connect a Soundbar to a TV Using Bluetooth
So you’re thinking of ditching that tangle of wires and connecting your soundbar to your TV with Bluetooth. You haven’t used Bluetooth before and don’t really understand how it works. But understanding Bluetooth technology isn’t that hard once you understand the basics. You can almost …
Do Soundbars Have to be the Same Brand as the TV? Must They Match?
I was recently chatting with someone about our home theater setups, and an interesting question came up. “Do you think that the brand on the soundbar should match the television brand?” he asked. My knee-jerk reaction was, “Well of course not, if they can connect …
TV vs Projector for Eyes: Which One Causes Less Eye Strain?
Do you suffer from eye issues? Like thousands of Americans, I do. In fact, my semi-annual eye appointment serves as a constant reminder that I need to take better care of my eyes. Over the past few years, however, I have started trying to do …
How to Fix Lag Between a Soundbar and a TV – A Complete List of Fixes
I am a big fan of relaxing at home and enjoying modern technology. In other words, relaxing on the couch binge watching Netflix shows or playing games on my PS4 has become one of my favorite past times. As with thousands of other Americans, I …
Projector vs TV: Which is Better for You?
The last time I was walking by the wall of TVs at the back of the local Best Buy, I noticed something interesting about the prices. There seems to be a break between the low and the high points, big break. 42”, even 55” panels …