After buying a video projector for home use, you might wonder whether you need to buy a screen as well. For the most part, yes. If you want your projection or image to look its best to get a proper screen for your projector. Some companies even include the screen with the projector as a…
If you wish your audience to focus on your presentation or video without seeing it on your laptop then that means you want to go into Projector Mode or Extend Desktop Mode. Activating either of those modes depends on the version of Windows or macOS you’re using. There are also different ways you can toggle…
The drywall on your wall or ceiling isn’t enough to support a heavy projector or even a 100-inch projector screen. You need to screw or bolt the support or mount for your screen on the ceiling joists from which the ceiling drywall hangs. As for the wall, look for the solid parts of it to…
The TV tuner with coaxial connection is a device used by projectors, PCs, and TVs with their own bunny-ear antennas to get terrestrial or broadcast (free) TV station signals. In the case of TVs, they’re used mainly to boost their signal or reception capabilities. With projectors, the TV tuner is the only way for it…
A short throw projector, as its name suggests, is a projector that has a throw distance or distance away from the screen of about 3 to 8 feet. A standard projector can go beyond 8 feet, with it usually placed at the back of the room or on the ceiling. The main benefit of a…
You should boost the quality of your home cinema or theater with a projector. They’re one of the best displays you can get as long as you have space in your home to accommodate their large cinematic screens. With that said, you should also know how to install them. Your best bet in getting that…
You can buy a specific color of the projector screen in order to neutrally feature the projector image, add a bit of gain to it to make it brighter even in ambient light conditions, or increase its contrast to make it sharper or more detailed. Yes, projector color is that important. With that said, what…
Most people believe that 2160p and 4K as interchangeable terms. However, they’re actually slightly different. True 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD), also known as DCI (Cinematic) UHD, uses the full 4096 x 2160 pixel resolution. In contrast, 2160p UHD cuts off a little short resolution-wise. To be more specific, 2160p only measures 3840 x 2160…
Most people are aware of the difference between 1080p Full High Definition (FHD) video and 4K or 2160p Ultra High Definition (UHD) video, even if it’s a surface level understanding that 4K has a bigger, clearer resolution worthy of a cinema projector compared to the 1080p FHD standard. Further reading: Your Guide to Full HD vs….
Do you wish to turn off projector mode on your laptop? To go about it, it depends on the version of macOS or Windows you’re using. Projector mode means that your projector is your only screen. If you’re doing a presentation, it’s better to mirror or duplicate your screen on the laptop and projector. Furthermore,…