What is the best Refresh Rate for TV’s? A majority of TV’s have a 60Hz refresh rate. A few premium TV’s have a refresh rate of 120Hz. Some monitors even go as high as 144Hz. While 60Hz TVs are good enough for watching almost any videos without any problem, 120Hz TVs are usually better for … Continue reading Video; How To Check TV/Monitor Screen Refresh Rate Frequency
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How To Cast YouTube Videos From Chrome Browser To Smart TV
Casting YouTube videos from a smartphone to a smart TV has been available for a while. Anyone can do it because the process is very simple. I have even taught you how to cast YouTube videos from your smartphone to your computer/laptop browser. However in this article, I will teach you a different thing. And … Continue reading How To Cast YouTube Videos From Chrome Browser To Smart TV
5 Most Obvious Things You Should Keep After Buying Any Electronic Device
Everyone loves a good tip, right? Here are 5 most obvious things that you should keep after buying any electronics device. It could be a simple gadget like a smartphone, a kitchen appliance like your cooker or a sophisticated item like an air conditioning system. The receipt and warranty both dated and stamped. If you … Continue reading 5 Most Obvious Things You Should Keep After Buying Any Electronic Device
TVs Are Getting Cheaper In Kenya, What Next For Consumers
In 2013 if you told me that in 3 years that I would buy a 40 inch smart TV for only Ksh30,000 I would think you have a loose nut somewhere but that is the reality now. LED TVs are becoming slimmer and much cheaper as time goes by. Plasma TVs have dissapeared almost completely … Continue reading TVs Are Getting Cheaper In Kenya, What Next For Consumers
How smart and stupid people break their expensive TVs
Being around TVs for a very long time and being able to repair them, I have encountered how Kenyans in particular break their expensive LED and Plasma Televisions. Some of the stories I’ve heard are just very funny as others are shockingly unexpected. LCD modules usually cost around 95% the cost of the TV. In … Continue reading How smart and stupid people break their expensive TVs
Imported TV showing Black and White Pictures, Solution for Kenyans
Let us get right into the solution. You imported a TV from overseas most likely from America, Canada, Mexico or Panama and after plugging it in, it works perfectly apart from the Black and White pictures. You have pressed all manner of buttons on that remote control and done a factory reset like a dozen … Continue reading Imported TV showing Black and White Pictures, Solution for Kenyans
Why you need a TV Guard in your House – Power surge in Kenya
If you have been using your electronic devices without a TV guard in your house, then you are taking a very big risk with your money. Its no secret that KPLC provides Kenyans with substandard energy filled with over voltages, under voltages, spikes and the most dangerous one Power surges. The featured photo shows what … Continue reading Why you need a TV Guard in your House – Power surge in Kenya
Part 2 – Digital Decoder Migration Acronyms explained
This is a continuation of the post Kenyan Digital Migration Acronyms explained – what do they mean. I left of the other article with some acronyms that are usually found on the decoders packaging like the box and manual. If you didn’t know then the world migrated to the digital Platform on June 1st 2015 … Continue reading Part 2 – Digital Decoder Migration Acronyms explained
Poor gecko gets fried inside a 42 Inch TV damaging the expensive TV too
When this LG TV came in for repair, the customer complained of cracking noises plus smoke coming out of the TV. Little did he know that a murder had occured inside the TV. When I opened the TV the poor gecko was electrocuted between the LCD module and the Power supply. The TV was a … Continue reading Poor gecko gets fried inside a 42 Inch TV damaging the expensive TV too
Amazing DiSEqC Switch Installation Tips from a Technician
What is a DiSEqC switch? A DiSEqC switch is a special piece of telecommunications gadget that can allow a satellite receiver or a decoder to receive signals from multiple satellite dishes set at different positions. The acronym DiSEqC, stands for Digital Satellite Equipment Control. DiSEqC switches can also enable a decoder to control a rotary … Continue reading Amazing DiSEqC Switch Installation Tips from a Technician
Use PVR, you dont have to be there at that time to watch your fav programme
Kenya is officially not transmitting any TV content in analog format so you should also put on your Digital thinking caps too. It’s not a must you be there at a particular time of a certain day of the week in order to enjoy your favourite TV show, use PVR. Have you ever been watching … Continue reading Use PVR, you dont have to be there at that time to watch your fav programme
PAL to NTSC converter for Televisions not for the Kenyan Market
Have you received or bought a TV from abroad only to discover that the colour mixing is not working for normal TV reception as well as DVD Players, Decoders or Home Theaters. In fact the picture will be in Black and White. Most of such TVs usually come from the USA, some European countries and countries … Continue reading PAL to NTSC converter for Televisions not for the Kenyan Market
Shopping For A GOtv, Dstv, Zuku Decoder Adapter, What Not To Buy
For whatever reason, your Power adapter is no longer functioning or is lost. Where will you buy a replacement? Maybe at your local electronics shop or hawker. Whatever places you think you can get it, do not just get any adapter or phone charger. The best replacement you can get is from the dealers themselves. … Continue reading Shopping For A GOtv, Dstv, Zuku Decoder Adapter, What Not To Buy
How to Receive Emmanuel TV in East Africa, Kenya using a Satellite Dish
Emmanuel TV is gaining popularity by the day and more and more people are becoming aware of this great Christian channel. If you do not know about Emmanuel TV, then let me tell you, at the end of this post. So how does one receive Emmanuel TV in Kenya. Its very easy this is what … Continue reading How to Receive Emmanuel TV in East Africa, Kenya using a Satellite Dish