Best Setting for Your Central Air Conditioning

More people fight over the thermostat than the remote and those battles become more pitched during periods of extreme heat. The disputes aren’t just about comfort, they’re about money too because every time you lower the thermostat in hot weather it raises your electric bill. So what’s the best setting for your central air conditioner?...

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Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Problems

Of course it’s on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it’s not always the fault of the equipment. A poorly maintained system can perform poorly, failing to keep you cool while costing you more to run. Here are some reasons why your air conditioner isn’t working as well as it used to. Your filter...

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Tips for The best audio and video setup for Apple TV

Now your Apple TV is set up lets take a look at the hardware: what plugs in where, and how to ensure you get the best audio and video quality. The third-gen Apple TV features two methods of sound output: a dedicated optical output (often referred to as TOSLINK or sometimes S/PDIF), and audio output as part of the overall HDMI signal that...

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The Apple TV : Troubleshooting

Here are some quick fixes for common Apple TV problems: 1) How to restore Apple TV Go to Settings > General > Reset, and then select Restore. Restoring Apple TV can take some time. If restoring doesn’t work or if Apple TV still doesn’t respond, you can restore it using iTunes. Start by disconnecting the power and HDMI cables...

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How to view photos on the Apple TV ?

The Apple TV is a great gadget if you want to view your photos on your large TV screen. Here's how: 1) How to view a Mac photo album on the Apple TV To view photos from your Mac on your Apple TV you need Home Sharing turned on in iTunes on your Mac and on your Apple TV. To turn on Home Sharing, open iTunes on your computer, choose...

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Tips for navigating the Apple TV interface

Finding your way around the Apple TV interface is simple, but the lack of buttons on the remote control can sometimes be confusing. Here's our guide to navigating the Apple TV. 1) Button layout Apple prides itself on it's minimalist remote control. You'll find the Select button in the centre, encircled by the up, down, left and right...

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Choose Between HD and Ultra HD

These terms refer to the TV’s native resolution. A regular high-definition (HD) set is also a called a 1080p model, as its screen resolution is 1920 x 1080. That means it has 1,920 pixels horizontally, and 1,080 pixels vertically, so it contains roughly 2 million pixels in all. Think of pixels, short for "picture elements," as the tiny...

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The AppCam Pan/Tilt HD Indoor WiFi Camera OVERVIEW

Uniden’s AppCam system works with your smartphone or wireless device to create a powerful home security network. No PC interface is needed to view video on your smartphone or wireless devices. Set up the camera network on your mobile device and install the cameras; your network is up and running.  The wireless AppCam offers superior...

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APPCAM24HD Indoor WiFi Camera : INSTALL CAMERAS

INSTALL CAMERAS Consider the following when installing cameras: • Clear line of sight video transmission distance is up to 500 ft. — Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance. — Placement next to windows allows better transmission. • Avoid having a direct light source in the view of the camera, such...

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