Tips & advice

From the workbench

Honest, practical advice from years of installs on the West Coast — signal, security, WiFi and keeping your gear alive in the salt air.

Living this close to the sea is wonderful — but the salt air is brutal on equipment. Here's why coastal dishes fail sooner, and…

Not everyone needs a full DStv package. Here's an honest, jargon-free comparison to help you choose — and how to get the best of…

One router in the lounge rarely covers a whole house — especially upstairs and out on the stoep. Here's how to get full coverage.

A storm rolls in and the picture freezes. Before you panic, here's what's usually going on — and the quick checks worth trying.

Mounted too high is the most common mistake we fix. Here's the simple rule for a comfortable, cinema-like view.

Thinking about cameras for your home or empty holiday house? Here's what actually matters when choosing a system.

A quick pre-season check saves a scramble when the family arrives. Here's how we get a holiday house signal-ready, secure and connected.