TECHNOLOGY

This usually happens if the jack on your headphones is loose, or if the connection point in your device’s port is blocked by lint or dirt. You should also consider jack-to-port compatibility. For example, attempting to use a TRS cable in a TS port may not work, as there’s no guarantee that the ring will make contact. Can you...

Wire gauges can vary based on what a particular wire is used for. Having the wrong thickness will affect the sound quality of your speaker. Speaker wire thickness needs to be at most 5 percent of the speaker’s rated electrical resistance. Can speaker wire gauge be too big? For example, 18 gauge wire connected to an 8 Ohms speaker should...

Connect an Ethernet cable from the TiVo box to an Ethernet port on your router or wall. Using the TiVo menus, select the “Ethernet” networking option: If you are setting up your TiVo box for the first time, your TiVo box should automatically connect using Ethernet if you have an Ethernet cable plugged in correctly. Why won’t my...

What does Dolby Digital Plus do? Built on industry-standard Dolby Digital technology, Dolby Digital Plus as implemented in Blu-ray Disc™ features more channels, less compression, and higher data rates for a warmer, richer, more compelling audio experience than you get from standard-definition DVDs. Can you hear the difference between Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus? Audio quality – With more...

Surround Speaker Positioning. The surround speakers are there to create a sense of space in your room. Ideally, the surround speakers in a 5.1 surround sound configuration should be placed just behind or to the side of your listening position. Can you use rear speakers in front? Yes you can. But for the most part they are not made...

The quick answer is yes, with the right power supply, you can hook up a car stereo to a house outlet with 120V or even 220V power. Can I connect car stereo to home amplifier? Yes you can use a car subwoofer at home. Car subwoofers are compatible with home audio systems (home theater). You can even take your...

Is there a Kerrang radio station? Radio on DAB Digital Radio. You’ll find Kerrang! Why can’t i get Kerrang Radio? Due to a geographic quirk of IP addresses, if you live within 70 miles of Kerrang! Radio’s old home of Birmingham (or if your IP address is routed via that radius) Alexa will consider us to be a...

Never cut speaker wires while they’re still connected to an amplifier output. A wire cutter is the usual choice, which you can get at any hardware store. It’ll also give you the tool you need to strip the wire, if necessary. It’s best if the wire is not hooked up to anything. Can you cut and join speaker...

How do I download a video that is not downloadable? The easiest way to download a video from a website when there isn’t a clear download button is to use a video downloader tool. These are specially made programs or web apps that look for and extract videos from webpages. Catch. tube is one of the best ones out...

If you’re NOT able to see your local channels on the DIRECTV App we have a solution for you! All you need to do is Register your device to your Genie (HR44+). Remember, the 1st device registered must be done at home. 2nd and subsequent devices can be done from out of your home. Why are the local channels blacked...