Like it did a few decades ago, Microsoft is trying to once again shake up personal computing and home entertainment, in a bid to catch up with Apple and Google. Recently it launched the Windows 8 era, headlined by a tablet-laptop hybrid called Surface. Microsoft’s new device runs on both Windows RT and Windows 8…
Read MoreThe year 2012 has seen many new technologies hit the shelves in local entertainment and technology stores. These products were welcomed with enthusiasm and almost instantly became part of pop culture in our modern world. The following describes in more detail the best entertainment products to hit the stores in 2012 as well as the…
Read MoreImage by gsloan Everyone has had both bad and good experiences at the cinema, while watching a movie. But often, the bad can outweigh the good. Given the easy accessibility and wide range of uses of home theater equipment, technology, and accessories, a lot of people have decided it best to cut the movie theater trips out…
Read MoreTechnology and entertainment go hand in hand. From streaming movies to streaming radio, many Internet users are turning to their computers, laptops, and tablets for entertainment. This creates a need for services that offer entertainment through technology. For those music lovers it can create the listening base to create a successful streaming radio station. Many…
Read MoreThe holidays are coming up. That’s always a great excuse to refresh some of the components of your home theater system. Or to reward your kid in college for his or her hard work. But times are hard, and we’ll understand if you’re not willing to spend more than a thousand bucks – heck, $700!…
Read MoreCongratulations on your awesome new LCD television! We imagine that it’s an important home theater investment for you. One thing, though: don’t be surprised if your new LCD TV, on first use, doesn’t display as great a picture as you may have expected. Either it’s too bright, or the pictures are too sharp, or the…
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 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 MoreYou might have spent thousands of dollars on new home theater equipment and components. But no matter how acclaimed (or expensive) the picture and sound features of your home theater are, these will all be for naught if you’re unable to match it with the right home theater lighting. Of course, you’ll have several options,…
Read MoreHome theater systems – well-installed ones, that is – are a feast for the senses. And that includes the sense of hearing. Indeed, to your ears, nothing beats the experience of listening to the sonic wallow of famous car chase scenes or to the magnificent acoustics of your favorite symphony orchestra, all from the comfort…
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