Finding the right media console isn't always easy, especially when you need it to accommodate a large screen. While getting something custom-made is always an option, we prefer to think of more thrifty ways of furnishing our place. Here are some of the smart ways you can make your own IKEA Besta personalized. More

IKEA made a splash weeks back with the announcement of their decor-friendly, integrated all-in-one furnishing and HDTV solution, the Uppleva TV. New details have emerged about the sets going on sale next month (in Europe, so put away your credit card)... More

For years during the DVD era, the number one question I'd be asked by friends inquiring about home theater advice was about 16:9 or letterbox formatting. With the mass adoption of HDTV displays, most of these friends now know pan and scan is to be avoided at all costs. But now, the most common question has shifted over to HD video: "Now explain to me why 720p is better than 1080i?". More

If you've been in love with Instagram for the past year like I have, you may want to check out Viddy, a video application available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad (Android and Windows Phone versions supposedly coming soon). Designed with the snapshot philosophy in mind, users can capture 15 second snippets of video, apply a stylizing filter, add music, then upload your mini-movie moment to a social network... More

We've recently received a few reader emails asking us about solutions about reviving display pixels from the dead, so we're bringing back this popular post from our archives to share again...

Chances are sooner or later you'll experience the annoyance of a dead or stuck pixel on your display. You can always try to massage it back to life physically using a massage or tapping technique, but there are also several software solutions that may resurrect your expired pixel from the digital afterlife... More

This is some hardcore, high-end architecture porn right here: a custom built coffee table built to store away a trio of larger home entertainment devices, with a surprise flip-up feature... More

By the end of Fall 2012, most of Europe will have the option of purchasing a 400Hz Smart LED backlit HDTV from Swedish furniture giant, IKEA, designed specifically as an all-in-one solution for the living room, incorporating a Blu-ray / DVD player, audio speakers with wireless subwoofer, and a matching cabinet to hide cable clutter, continuing the trend of bringing home electronics that much closer in alignment to home decor. More

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Got a spare grand or two lying around and want to upgrade your home theater? An automated projector lift is an effective, albeit expensive, option to hide your projector hidden inside your ceiling while not in use. The retail models out there are ridiculously expensive so you can try your hand making your own as well… More

We've showcased countless examples of an office creatively nestled into a small home's limited space. Some carve a workspace out of a closet, laundry room, or garage. If you're having trouble finding a corner to call your own, or perhaps don't work from home enough to feel a dedicated spot is justified, consider a modular setup. Read on for some tech solutions to fit your entire office in a drawer - assemble as necessary! More