Your home theater projector is a valuable piece of equipment. It’s also fragile and vulnerable to damage. If you want to keep it in good condition for an extended period of time, and ensure that it performs at a level that consistently impresses you and your guests at home, it’s recommended that you maintain it…
Read MoreYour knee-jerk reaction to the title of this post may have been, “Well, that’s not really possible. In the world of consumer electronics and home theater components, everything gets old and obsolete pretty quickly – even if they aren’t worn out.” That may be true – but not entirely. There are things you can do…
Read MoreSo you’ve set up a complete home theater system ready to be experienced in its surround-sound, high-def glory. You’ve calibrated and perfected your home audio, too – and chosen the perfect video-on-demand service for your home entertainment center. You’ve also hooked up all the components of a hardcore gaming system. As for your iPad or…
Read MoreYou might have noticed the increasing number of Apple-, iPhone, or iPad-related posts here at Ask the Expert. Well, we can’t help it: the tech company makes excellent products – and apps – that we think are suitable for home use. Of course, this doesn’t mean that our team of installation professionals doesn’t have love…
Read MoreMovie rentals stores have become a thing of the past. Well, at least those physical ones. As the Web continues to evolve and expand over time, we see new trends in where we get and how we watch our favorite movies and TV shows. One such trend is the emergence of online video-on-demand (VOD) websites….
Read MoreIf you own an iPad, we’re sure you’re going to get a kick out of the enhanced AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring technologies (if you aren’t already). But there will be times when all you want to do is free the tablet device from your hands, set it down, and get serious work done. Like resuming…
Read MoreVideo games have evolved to now mean serious fun. Thanks to the increased sophistication and popularity of gaming consoles like the Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Xbox 360, the gaming industry is bigger than ever. And video games have become as much a part of the home entertainment experience as the home theater, the…
Read MoreAt a recent developer conference in San Francisco, Apple previewed the upcoming iOS 5, the next version of the company’s mobile operating system. There are loads of new features – all of which you’ll see here at the official iOS 5 page – but here at Hooked Up Installs, we’re particularly excited about the new…
Read MoreOne of the things that excites us the most here at Hooked Up Installs is the evolving technology behind home systems – be it a home theater, a custom lighting control system, an outdoor speaker setup, or a home automation system. We love how today’s best technologies come together to protect – and enhance –…
Read MoreA quality home theater blends the best in design, technology, equipment, and professional installation – but to achieve the complete home entertainment experience, you might want to do with a few awesome home theater accessories, a list of which we’ve compiled below. Indeed, these extra gadgets and decorative accessories can put the finishing touches on…
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