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Home theater and video projectors are getting cheaper all the time, and this creates a high demand for quality projection screens at a low cost. Building a screen at a fraction of the cost can...

Those tired of paying premium prices for cable and satellite service have turned to alternate methods of watching television. Setting up a home theater PC (HTPC) is an inexpensive way to watch...

Flat-panel TVs have given people much wider decorating options because they don't need to sit on a stand or in a large piece of furniture and they can be hung on the wall like a picture. Wall...

Indoor TV antennas are useful for occasions when directed television service is unavailable. In order to provide an alternative for cable or satellite service, an indoor antenna must be strong...

Mounting a LCD TV to a wall is a cost-effective way to display your TV prominently in any room without taking up space with an entertainment center. The most common type of wall to mount a LCD to...

The HDMI cable was designed as an all-in-one solution for connecting a video device to a television set. HDMI sends both high-definition video and surround sound audio through a single cable,...

When working with an antenna, the key is to position it where you will get the best reception. The one thing there is no substitute for is height. The higher up you can place the antenna, the...

Picking up those HD (high definition) signals on your new HDTV ca be as simple as installing an antenna. The good news is that you can build your own, for much less then the cost of buying one...

Wall mounting a plasma TV is a great way to save some space in your home and give it a different look than what you'd get with a TV stand or entertainment center. If you choose to mount your TV...

The days of televisions being virtually as deep as they are wide are quickly vanishing. Today's thin flat-screen TVs, including plasmas and LCDs, take up much less space than older sets. Because...

Flat-screen televisions have dropped in price, and it has become easier to justify upgrading to a larger TV. That, however, can cause problems for people that don't have enough room to accommodate...

Mounting a LCD TV to a wall is an easy and affordable way to save space in your home. Sometimes, however, the best place to mount your TV on your wall doesn't provide the best viewing angles. But...

The ability to mount a LCD TV to a wall is one of its biggest selling points as it eliminates the need for a TV stand or entertainment center, saving a lot of space. While a wall with wood studs...

If you're having problems with your digital TV reception, here are some steps you can take to improve your viewing.

Building your own DTV (digital television) antenna can be very rewarding and allow you to not only receive over-the-air HD (high definition) broadcasts but also save money in the long run. With...

As VHS tapes continue to near their end-use dates, there's a growing need to transfer that data to other media types. The most versatile method of preserving the vast amount of video still on VHS...

Mounting your LCD TV is a good way to make a little extra room in your home. If the wall above your fireplace is where you want to mount your TV, you likely will not have the advantage of wall...

One of the benefits of an HDTV--in addition to the better picture--is that they generally take up less space than a standard TV. Because of their smaller size and flat backs, they are also usually...

High-definition television signals---what you need and how to get it---can seem complicated. But you can build your own HDTV bowtie dipole antenna for about one-third the cost of a commercial...

Mounting an LCD Television in a corner is an effective way to provide different viewing angles. Achieving various angles will enhance the viewers' experience. How a television is positioned within...

Televisions are a common home furnishing and an entertainment source in most households. They come in different shapes and sizes, with each calling for a different type of stand or cabinet. If you...

You can attach the same number of external devices to your TV as the number of inputs on the TV. Your TV set receives an input signal that contains video and audio through an antenna, cable or...

You don't have to use a wireless adapter to be able to access Xbox LIVE on your Xbox 360. Did you know that you can also use your laptop to connect your Xbox 360 to the internet? If you already...

A weak television signal coming in from your outdoor TV antenna is an easy problem to fix if you have an amplifier. A pre-amplifier boosts the signal received by your outside TV antenna so you...

Your roof TV antenna catches television signals that travel through the air. The antenna then delivers that signal to your television so you can watch your favorite programs and sporting events....

Access to movies on the internet is a big deal right now but few want to watch them on your computer monitors. Here is a cool way to use what 25M people already have, their Nintendo Wii to stream...

There are many ways to connect a desktop or laptop computer to a TV for viewing. The television can be used as a monitor or as a secondary display for presentations. One of the simplest and most...

The Federal Communications Commission allocated the first 12 channels (2 through 13) on the television dial as VHF, or very high frequency. After World War II, when it became obvious that 12...

With an HDTV, an antenna, and a station broadcasting HDTV programs, you can enjoy the stellar picture of high-definition for free -- no cable or satellite bills. If you're a do-it-yourselfer, you...

A TV over-the-air antenna lets you tune in your television to the free transmissions from local television stations. This antenna design is simple and inexpensive to build, and it will provide...

DVI cables provide superior high resolution digital video to computer monitors and televisions. But sometimes the video source or the display type doesn't have a DVI connection. But you can still...

F connectors at the ends of coaxial cables are commonly used for video equipment to carry signals and secure connections with threaded boots. The thick insulator around the central copper...

With the recent television transition, many viewers, especially rural ones, struggle to receive even weak over-the-air signals. While the transition has been disappointing for many, there are a...

Connecting a VCR to a TV is one of those tasks that is easy. But the task tends to frustrate many in the process as it is common for people to connect a cable to the wrong jack on the back of the...

A lot of people have started using Netflix to watch movies. The instant download queue makes it easy to watch a limitless number of films anytime you want, on demand. The one downfall of the...

While technology moves in the direction of digital media, there are still VCR tapes floating around in basements, training rooms and closets. Over time, these tapes can accumulate dirt and stains...

If your home uses a large, exterior, roof-mounted antenna for your TV signal, it may possibly use ribbon cables instead of RF coaxial to connect to the TV. Coaxial cable is a much better option...

Are you having trouble accessing channels or are you seeing fuzzy images on your TV? Is your sound quality distorted and unclear? You probably have signal problems. Use these troubleshooting and...

Making a homemade TV antenna will allow you to watch network television. This is an alternative to paying cable or satellite prices. You can catch your favorite TV shows or local news without...

If you do not have a cable box or set-top box with a built-in high definition tuner, you can install an HD receiver in your home to receive high definition signal. In addition, some HD receivers...

The Xbox 360 is a multimedia powerhouse. Over the course of its run it has been perfected and tinkered with by the folks at Microsoft as well as enthusiasts. Streaming TV was one of the missing...

If you live in a rural area, you know how hard it can be to pick up a television signal. Rabbit ears might work if you live within range of a major television station. However, the best reception...

There are many ways you can wire your home theater system. If you don't mind some of the wires being visible in the room, connecting them is very easy. Otherwise, you must route the wires through...

If you are setting up home theater or a movie room in your home you can easily get that movie theater experience by having a home theater projection screen on the wall to watch your movies and...

Use a scratch repair kit to repair scratches on CDs and DVDs by applying the repair liquid directly to the scratch and then buffing the disk surface to smooth it out. Avoid "Disk Error" messages...

In order to convert the contents of a VHS tape, such as wedding or graduation video, to DVD, connect a VHS player to a DVD burner, but be sure to pause the VHS movie while starting the DVD burner...

VHS tapes will degrade over time due to temperature extremes, and the tape will weaken with constant play, so VHS tapes should be converted to DVDs to preserve the video. Extend the life of old...

To repair scratched CDs, get a CD scratch repair kit, which includes a liquid solution that fills the scratches so they will not trip up the laser on the CD player. Learn tips and tricks for...

When choosing a TV, keep in mind screen technology options such as plasma and digital light projection, as well as the choice between standard and high definition capabilities. Learn about TV...

Camcorder recordings can be dubbed to a DVD by hooking up a DVD burner directly to a video camera and burning the home movie onto a blank DVD disk. Find out how to hook up a DVD burner to a...