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    Backup to Fibre

    Hi all I work from home, so need to ensure connectivity. I do not have 3g on my laptop and therefore need a backup, in case the fibre line drops. I have one of the original 5G devices from Rain (Huawei brand). Any idea if I can just get a pay as you go sim card, from Cell C as an example and...
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    Is it okay to hang a Polk Audio RTI A3 by the power port?

    Hi all The power port has a slot for wall hanging.  Is this okay for the RTI A3, given it's size and weight?  Can I just use a normal wall plug or is there something better suited? I need to shift speakers around, so these will go into my lounge for rear surrounds.  The current brackets in the...
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    Atmos in Netflix

    Are there any tricks to getting this to work?  I get Atmos via my BD player, so my amp, etc does Atmos.  In Netflix, the Netflix interface shows HDR, but in the sound section it doesn't show Atmos. This is the same whether I use the Netflix app on the TV or on the BD player.
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    Looking for someone in Gauteng with solder/circuit board skills

    Hi Guys The battery in my car remote is flat and needs to be changed. I'm going to get the battery (Panasonic VL2330-1hf) today, but need someone who can de-solder the old one and solder the new one. It's a pretty straight forward job, but I would prefer to let someone with experience tackle...
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    Alarm Battery

    So with load shedding being implemented, it got me thinking of how to best extend the life of my alarm and electric fence, in case the power doesn't come back on after the 2 hour period. Options: 1. Connect additional batteries to the current one - will the system charge them? 2. Get a 12v...
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    Video on demand

    Anyone going to try Node (www.node.co.za) or Vidi (www.vidi.co.za)?? Node seems quite cool
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    Cape Town Hotels

    Hi All We are booking a trip to Cape Town for the mid term break.  Does anyone have any recommendations for a minimum 4 star hotel in the City? Thus far I have the Hilton and Premier Cape Manor. Thanks
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    Att Electrical fundis

    Hi guys I need to build a very simple circuit board.  Anyone near Midrand that can do this?  I will pay I can email a picture of what I need. It needs two 100 Ohm resistors and one 1N4001 diode...if this makes any sense TIA
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    Blu Ray player

    Hi Guys Do Blu Ray players also need to have software version upgrades like with the PS3, so that you can play the latest 3d and 2d blu ray discs? Looking to get a 3d player for my bedroom (currently i move the PS3 between the lounge and bedroom). Also, I'm not sure if i should buy a 3d...
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    Samsung series 6 led 3d problem

    Hi Guys I just bought this tv...problem is that it has a strange circle shape image in the background of the screen...it's most noticable when darker scenes are showing on the tv...not visible if the screen is totally black.. Any clue what it could be? Thanks
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    Sony 5.2 hdmi help

    Hi guys My friend has the Sony str-k1500 ht system. I ran hdmi cables from the ps3 and hd pvr to the amp and then one hdmi cable from the amp to the tv. The tv then gets picture and sound, but no sound from the ht speakers... Is there a setting that needs to be adjusted?
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    Newbie needs advice

    Hey guys...I'm new to the forum I'm moving into a bigger place and want to slowly build up a home theatre system. I'm not too big into sound so i just want something decent. I recently bought a Sony receiver. It's a 7.1 and 3d ready. Model number:  STR DH520 I now want to get speakers. I...
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