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Does home automation affect your property resale value?
The smart home market is growing fast, but we still don't know a lot about the real estate value of high-tech installations. Steve Freeth reports. -
Backyard audio
Now that Spring is upon us, it’s time to think about Summer entertaining, including the music you can enjoy outdoors. -
RJ45: Digital living in a networked world
After a slow start, consumer electronics and IT are finally learning to coexist in the home through a wide range of surprisingly networked products. -
Wired and wireless: The new hybrid home
It always seemed like we’d have to choose between wired and wireless, but now it looks like the networked home is really a hybrid. -
The dangers of WiFi fraud
Home and mobile connectivity are here to stay, but are our online lives increasingly at risk of cyber crime? Steve Freeth assesses the risks. -
Twitter and IP: The Internet of everything
In 10 years broadband will be virtually everywhere, and all our gadgets – including cars and white goods – will be online. Steve Freeth finds there ... -
The ‘smart’ home becoming mainstream
Homes with technology are getting more popular and cheaper according to a new study conducted by the Housing Industry Association of over 600 of the country’s ... -
The black art of bass traps
Acoustics can make or break a custom installation - how to tackle a ‘boomy’ room. -
Down to the wire
Did you know that some audio cables are good in the bass but may sound bright or harsh at higher frequencies? -
Outdoor speakers
When it comes to selecting the right outdoor speaker for you, there are many considerations you need to take into account.