My Technology WiKi

We know that technology can be confusing and with the rate it changes it can be hard to keep up. To try and assist, we have created an A to Z guide of technology to help you find your way.

Please visit again soon as we will be keeping this up to date with information on new gadgets and technology that is released. If you have a question you would like to know the answer to please contact us.

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Apple: This company doesn’t really need an introduction as they are the creator of many of the world’s most desirable and usable gadgets such as the iPhone and iPad. Many home systems are now designed to connect to your Apple devices enabling you home to be controlled and automated by your iPad or iPhone. Check out our News and Reviews section to find out what we think of the latest and most advanced Apple compatible home automation system called Savant.

Android: This is a type of software for mobile devices such as phones and tablets. It is a rival to Apple but offers a lot of the same features such as mobile browsing and

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Bracket: There are many types of bracket that can be used to mount your TV on the wall:

• Fixed – these brackets offer a fixed position so are idea for when you always watch your TV from the same angle. As these brackets don’t move, they are also the slimmest option meaning your TV sits as close to the wall as possible
• Tilt – this option allows you to move the angle of the TV up and down. These brackets are useful in situations where the TV has to be mounted high or in areas where you will be watching the TV from varying angles (eg in the kitchen where you may watch the TV standing or sitting)
• Swivel – these brackets offer the most flexibility allowing you to move the TV away from the wall and position it at different angles. This us useful when you may be watching the TV from different positions in a room, for example if you have more than 1 sofa in your living room.

Blu Ray: Often abbreviated to BD, this is the latest format of DVD offering ultra high definition movies. It is expected that Blu Ray will supersede standard DVDs in the near future. If you are looking to purchase a new DVD palyer we would definitely recommend you install a Blu Ray compatible system.

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Cables :- Every gadget and audio visual equipment comes with a cable of some sort.  The difficulty is knowing what options you have for hiding these cables to keep your home, office or retail premises neat and tidy.  Here are a few options for hiding trailing cables.

• Hiding cables in the wall - This is one of the best solutions for people who want to mount their equipment onto a plastered or stud wall.  A section of the plasterboard is cut away leaving a Chanel to feed the cables along.  The cables are then hidden by re-plastering over the channel and painting to match the rest of the wall.  If you are currently redecorating, the cables can be fed along the wall before the plastering is completed. If you have a new style modern you may have a void to drop your cables into without the need for any re decoration.
• Under floor cabling - Cables can be run under your floor which is a great option if you are renovating your home, office, pub etc. We can lift any floor boards and run  the cables  before the floor covering is fitted. This is one of the best ways to cable for your new home cinema system.
• Trunking - If you have a newly decorated space cables can still be hidden inside trunking.  There are many types of cable trunking available some of which can even be painted to blend in with the wall.  We prefer to use D-Line trunking which is slim rounded trunking that can be painted.