​​When it comes to devices with lithium batteries, especially smartphones, there has been a lot of debate on whether or not charging for extended periods of time is damaging to the battery. There are many schools of thought surrounding this topic, along with a wide range of advice and myths about what is or isn't harmful to your phone battery. So, what is the real truth about lithium batteries? Well, it's complicated.

Whether or not music is a hindrance while working is an age old debate. Some claim that it helps them focus, while others claim it's just a distraction. With the rise of at-home offices since the beginning of the pandemic, more people now have the option to turn on some tunes while they work. So, is it really beneficial to turn on your speakers or headphones during work hours? Researchers say the answer depends on the music, the task at hand, and the individual.

In this follow up to our Zidoo catalogue overview, we'll be taking you through Digital Signage Mode, a feature built into many of these media players. Digital Signage Mode is a new mode that Zidoo has provided for its media players, the Z9X, Z10, Z1000 PRO, and UHD3000.

The mode allows you to make a playlist of films that are accessible from your Zidoo device (not including streaming services), and timestamp specific points of each file to play only a certain scene or section from the film. Files can be played from internal storage, an internal or external HDD, or from a local server.

You may have seen terms like passive and active before while shopping for speakers. All loudspeakers are either passive, active, or powered. You may even know which type your speakers are, but you might not know what it means. The type of speaker you have indicates specific differences in how it functions. If you're in the market for new speakers, you might be wondering which type is best. As always, it depends. There are pros and cons to each speaker type and the best option just depends on your specific needs and preferences.

If you're in the market for headphones, you've probably seen the terms circumaural and supra-aural being thrown around. But what do these terms mean, and how are they different from over-ear and on-ear headphones? Which ones are better? Well, let us clear the air. These are the differences and specific benefits of each of these headphone styles:

Followers of this blog know this guide has been long awaited. As one of the top home theatre equipment providers in Australia, Selby customers want to know: How should I design my home theatre? Well, you've asked, so we're here to deliver. This is everything you need to know about setting up a home cinema, whether it be in an existing room or building an entirely new room.

In part 1, we discussed the purpose and mechanisms of bi-wiring. While it may be a small difference, the simple technique can boost the performance of your sound system by reducing distortion in the audio signal. In the never-ending search for better sound, some people take this one step further with bi-amping.

In the world of hi-fi audio, there are seemingly never-ending tips and tricks to improve the quality of your sound system. While some people simply prefer to "plug and play", others enjoy tweaking and experimenting with their system to see if they can boost the performance. Two common adjustments are bi-wiring and bi-amping.

You've probably heard claims about high performance HDMI cables, and seen cables that cost upwards of $500. You've also probably heard that high performance cables are a myth, and all HDMI cables work the same.

Before purchasing a corner TV mounting bracket, please check the following information to make sure the TV will fit in the intended location.