HDMI 1.4 versus 2.0: How a Few Cables Can Hold Back an Entire A/V System
As we recently explored in our Resolution Confusion series, streaming ultra high definition video like 4K and 8K requires extraordinary bandwidth. So much bandwidth, in fact, that one of the best ways to future-proof a home for these bandwidth needs …
Resolution Confusion, Part 3: Dealing with Lossy Compression
Welcome back to our series exploring the nuts and bolts of resolution and how it affects network speed and bandwidth. In Part 1, we covered the road to high definition, and explained why the rise of 8K is putting new …
Resolution Confusion, Part 2: Travelling the Data Highway
Welcome back to our series exploring the nuts and bolts of resolution and how it affects network speed and bandwidth. In Part 1, we covered the road to high definition, and explained why the rise of 8K is putting new …
Resolution Confusion, Part 1: The Road to High Definition
It might be early days for 8K television, but one thing is already clear: The bandwidth demands it’s going to put on the smart homes of tomorrow will be extreme. And tomorrow is closer than most people think — some …
Why structured wiring needs to be on your radar as a builder or installer
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny in the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly than ever before. …