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Every wonder what they’re all called, which one you should use, or if it really matters? Well it’s simple with a few pictures! Let’s begin:

Trying to figure out what to buy or what you have and you just keep getting more confused? It’s reasonably easy to do considering most everyone who could help you probably has an angle of selling you something! Let’s start with the basics, pixels. Televisions are a lot like mosaics where lots of small dots [...]

Ever wonder what really happens when your security system alarm goes off? A lot of this depends on your system and what kind of ‘language’ it speaks. The ‘languages’ really aren’t connected to what type of system you have as much as how old it is. Here’s a quick rundown: Ademco 4/2   – Older and [...]

Picking up where we left off…. Service Calls. So you’ve got a problem and have to call your installation company to come fix it, what can you expect? Well with a wireless system troubleshooting trouble and fault issues can be a wild goose chase that doesn’t have an answer… although trying to find a short [...]

If you’re looking at getting a security system in a new home or business then this question is sure to be broached. If you’re building is pre-existing then there’s a chance wireless is your only option, but don’t rule out hardwired or hybrid just yet! As with all technology debates (think LCD vs Plasma, Blu [...]

There are many ways to mount your screen to the wall once you’ve found the appropriate location, these can range from simple and cost effective to elegant and expensive. Cheap.While I’m not sure I recommend the cheapest mount possible is two sections of uni-strut where one bolts into the wall the other side bolts to [...]

Both speaker and flatscreens can be tricky to locate, you always have to weigh the ideal placement for audio/video quality against the aesthetics of the room. Depending upon your personal preference one or the other may take priority… although usually it’s not too hard to find a compromise somewhere in the middle. Vertically: The simple [...]

Do you let price determine your screen size? Don’t make the mistake of spending money on a screen you won’t be happy with, whether you purchase a flatscreen that’s too large or too small for a space the result is the same: you won’t feel relaxed watching it. Even if you’re off by a few [...]