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Using Wi-Fi Signal Mapping Technology as a Sales Tool
Installers of wireless networks can influence customer satisfaction by demonstrating a high level of expertise and knowledge specific to the...
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If You Have Friends, Why Four Subwoofers are Better Than One
While the adage of bigger is better does not always hold water we now have enough evidence to safely say that multiple subwoofers are better when it...
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Introducing WiSA™, the Wireless Speaker & Audio Association
So, you finally bought that big flat panel TV for your living room. You used the proper wall mount or stand, and even wired it to your audio...
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KanexPro CubeUp™ 2D to 3D Converter Review
Products Used and Tested With: The Skeptics There are two types of skeptics in the AV industry. The first kind is the type who is unwilling to even...
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Monitor Audio Speaker Technologies
C-CAM stands for Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium, which is a material originally developed by the aerospace industry for jet engine components...
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SunBriteTV Outdoor TV Interview
How do SunBriteTV’s televisions differ from indoor TVs? What are they resistant to? SunBriteTV’s products are the only time-tested TVs in the world...
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Will the DLNA Premium Video Platform Change the Set Top Box Landscape?
What is DLNA? The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) was created by Sony in 2003 (originally called the Digital home Network Group) to enable...
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Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI)
What is WHDI? Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) is a consumer electronic standard for a wireless HDTV connectivity throughout the home. WHDI...
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PC-based HD Video Conferencing
What do you see as the future of Unified Communications? Unified Communications will bring simplicity and effective communications within...
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Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender (GTV-WHD-1080P-LR) Review
About The GTV-WHD-1080P-LR The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI Extender LR (GTV-WHD-1080P-LR) is a wireless HDMI (WHDI) and IR extender solution comprising...
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The Camera Has Many Eyes
The combination of aperture size and depth of field affects the decisions made before a photographer presses the exposure button, and these two...
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Digital Signage Series – Video Walls
What is a Video Wall? A Video Wall is an array of 2 or more monitors behaving as a single display. The lowest level of video wall is 1×2 matrix (1...
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Tech Tips – Plenum Equipment Boxes
UL & CSA Most people are usually confused what UL is or what is required to be UL Listed, Approved or Classified. Most assume that UL is a Government...
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Viewsonic and Digital Signage
You recently attended DSE 2012. What were some of the trends you saw at the show? RC: The themes at this year’s show were advancements in interactive...
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Mirage MMS-2 Media Server Review
There’s a good chance you may not have heard of Autonomic Controls unless you’re in the custom installation business. Their Mirage Media Server could...
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Proactive AV and Home Automation Monitoring
ihiji, a company based in Austin, TX produces a product, named “invision”, which could easily be described as a custom installer’s best friend. ihiji...
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What Are the Characteristics of a Good-Sounding Room?
1 Introduction People contact me nearly every day to help make their rooms sound better, but many of them aren’t really sure if their room needs help...
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HTML 5 and Digital Signage
HTML 5 has come a long way in the last year and is getting close to being ready for prime time. Before delving into the reasons why it’s perfect for...
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Is Windows Media Center Alive?
For those of you who aren’t aware of Windows Media center, it’s an application that is part of Windows 7 Home Premium and above. It’s actually been...
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Interview – What is WiGig (Wireless Gigabit Alliance)?
Tell me about WiGig and why it’s going to be important for the home networking and technology industry. WiGig Alliance was established by technology...
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Using the Kindle Fire as a Home Automation Touchscreen
Ever since I saw the first homes with wall-mounted touchscreens, controlling everything from music to security systems, I’ve yearned for an...
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Residential Power Monitoring
There’s been lots of talk of the Smart Grid for several years and many utility companies have rolled out Smart Meters and accompanying utility plans...
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Control Protocol Design: A Guide for Controllable Hardware Manufacturers
Prerequisites To gain a full understanding of the concepts in this document, you should have a grasp of the following topics, though any reasonably...
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Health, Privacy and Security within the Smart Grid
In the smart home, each appliance has a unique signature. It is possible to determine which appliance is in use and at what frequency. Using...