TECHNOLOGY

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...

Where should you not put your TV? The Room Ideally, you’ll want to place your television away from high-traffic areas and at an angle where sunlight from the windows won’t cause a glare on your screen. Feel free to experiment with placement before finding studs and punching holes in your wall. Where should I put my TV to avoid...

The distance between the two diversity antennas should be at least one quarter of a wavelength, and the distance between them will affect the signal. Antennas that operate on different frequencies should be placed so that they will not interfere with each other. How can I make my antenna signal stronger? Here are 10 tips for getting better reception...

USB-C ports and Thunderbolt ports are universal, but they’re not entirely the same. Thunderbolt ports are fully compatible with USB-C devices and cables, but Thunderbolt ports offer several features that make them stand out from USB-C ports. Is USB-C or Thunderbolt 2 faster? The 10Gbps speed is the same as that of Thunderbolt, but it is half the speed of...

Wipe exterior surfaces with a soft rag, and remove any soot marks. Using a can of compressed air, blow out any media ports or air vents. If you see visual corrosion or damage, it’s best to have the device professionally inspected. Can smoke from a fire damage electronics? Smoke damage can devastate electronics, even if a fire did not...