Do the black bars you see with your movies drive you nuts? You aren't alone. We explain why they're there and what you can and can't do about them.

Kaleidescape literally invented the movie server category, and their systems have been beloved by the mega-wealthy for over 12 years. Kaleidescape systems make managing and exploring movie collections easier and better than ever, with totally unique features like instant access to iconic scenes and an industry-first Blu-ray quality download store. The Cinema One brings all of the features of the company’s Premier line to a far more affordable price.

In this guide, we cover DIY projector installation from start to finish to ensure you get the best possible viewing experience from your home theater.

Choosing a projector screen can be difficult -- here's what you need to know.

The days of expensive installers wiring complicated and quickly obsolete home automation are nearly over, thanks to a new low cost, easy-to-manage radio frequency protocol that sounds like a bad skateboard brand.

You don't have to have boatloads of cash to live like a playboy in a penthouse. Check out these five DIY projects that will pimp your pad in no time.

Time Warner and Comcast are rolling out home security and automation plans that pair basic controls of lights and heating with more traditional cameras and monitoring. Would this keep you from cutting the cord?

The Escort 9500ix, with it's SmartCord accessory and Escort apps, is changing the way radar detectors work. Now, crowdsourcing has come to spotting cops.

Whether you realize it or not, your appliances are slowing coming online. There is technology in the market now that allows refrigerators, washers and dryers, even ovens to talk to your home internet router and your smartphone. Are there benefits? Maybe. Drawbacks? Most definitely.

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke Home automation. Smart house. Advanced home control. If those words conjure images of lights mysteriously flashing on and off at random times, fat piles of cash, and sweaty technicians huddled over their laptops programming for weeks at a time, then you need to […]

John Sciacca reviews the Prima Cinema, a $35,000, security-clad box that brings movies to your home theater the moment they appear in commercial theaters.