Author: Rudi Niemand
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The 5 types of Alarm device you should buy to secure your home
Your home is your fortress and a place where you share fond memories with your loved ones. It’s where your children play, learn and feel safe. It is also where you may keep prized possessions and assets that hold value to you and your family, however with that comes a risk. Where there are valuables…
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TV vs Projector: how to decide?
A home cinema is a very significant, life-enhancing investment so it’s important to get the technical aspects of the system correct or you may not enjoy it as much as you should. Projector screens are considered a fundamental part of the home cinema to some, however there is something to be said about utilising current…
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How do I successfully wall mount my TV!
Mounting a television on your wall can transform your room from cramped and tired to clean and organised. This is usually the case however mounting a TV on a wall can be a challenging thing for those without the skill or equipment to handle the job. By the time you have read this article, we…
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How to choose the best in-ceiling speaker?
In-ceiling speakers come in a wide variety of styles and applications, but how does one choose the model of in-ceiling speaker that would work best for their home? This is a common scenario for many homeowners, and sometimes it’s easier to find a particular brand that you like and just go with it, however that’s…
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What is the best Home Cinema system?
Anyone who has worked any length of time in the AV industry – especially in residential AV – will have no doubt been asked something along the lines of “what is the best home cinema system?” And it’s not an easy question to answer in one breath. I’m sure everyone wishes there was an easy…
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What are the best garden speakers in 2022?
As I am writing this, we are in the full swing of winter. The cold air and strong wind makes going outside a little uncomfortable. But the sweetest time of year comes around quickly. I am talking about the BBQ season, a time of year when all you want to do is spend the late…
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Usability & User Experience: The key behind every good smart home installation
Every smart home installation company needs to hear this and every end user will likely expect this from their smart home installation company. This is all about the user experience and how it can be used to benefit the installer and the client. Usability & user experience is probably the most important aspect of every…
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What is the best mesh WiFi in 2022
Up until as recent as 2018 the idea of “mesh” WiFi systems were still just a concept for some. For others it wasn’t even something that they knew existed. Nowadays it seems that every network equipment manufacturer has jumped on the mesh WiFi bandwagon in 2022. Some work OK; others have the connection stability of…
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What is Smart Home Automation?
Over the last 10 to 15 years home automation has grown from something you only saw in films and the homes of millionaires to being all around us all the time. I say all around us all the time, because home automation solutions have evolved into smart home products. Almost every household with an internet…