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Tips for Planning a Holiday Party (Part I)

December 2, 2016December 6, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

With the holiday season starting, getting organized and prepared for your holiday party requires careful planning and execution. The last thing you want is for guests to start arriving on the day or evening of the event and have you still trying to get things completed.

ReplacementRemotes.com is pleased to offer planning tips and suggestions in part one of this two-part blog segment to help start planning your party and ensure it is a success!

Decide on a date and time for your party. Most people start planning a month or two in advance.
Pick a holiday theme. Some people like to have guests dress up formally, while others want to keep things casual, or even have guests arrive in their pajamas, like for a Christmas Eve party.
Make a guest list.
Send out invitations and request an RSVP so you know how many people to expect.
Set a spending limit for your guests if you are doing a gift exchange.
Plan your holiday menu. Remember to take into consideration food allergies and have at least a few vegetarian options.
Put up your decorations.
Create a music or video playlist.
Verify at least a week in advance that all remote controls and entertainment center devices are working correctly.
Send out reminders to guests two weeks and one week before the party.

In the next blog segment, we will discuss tips to finalize your party and prepare for your guests’ arrival. If you need universal or TV remote controls to replace nonworking ones, feel free to contact ReplacementRemotes.com at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683).

How to Host a Successful Movie Night

November 18, 2016November 22, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

One of the biggest mistakes people make, when hosting a moving night, is inviting friends over and just “winging it” after they arrive. You casually visit while your guests peruse through your movie collection and attempt to try to come to a consensus on what everyone will watch. Taking this approach results in wasted time, disagreements, and potentially unhappy guests.

To ensure everyone has a great time at your movie night, use these tips:

Select the movie yourself to avoid disagreements between your friends. It is okay to get their input about the genre or if there are any recent releases everyone is interested in seeing, but, in the end, you need to decide what is best for the group.
Set a date and time for the movie night. You can create a group event on Facebook to invite people and help them remember when it is.
Inspect your home entertainment center ahead of time. Make sure all wires are plugged in and the surround sound is configured for the type of movie you will watch. Also, remember to verify all of your remotes are working and do not need new batteries.
Stock up on popcorn, candy, and soft drinks. If you plan on having a large group, consider asking everyone to bring something to share.
Enjoy the movie!

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Five Ways to Earn a Living from Your Couch

July 2, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Want to live the dream of making a living without having to put on a pair of pants, much less a tie, each day? The Internet has made earning an income from home easier than ever. As the traditional job market stagnates, a growing number of people are ditching their office jobs for home-based gigs that pay better and never require them to be more than a few feet from the TV remote.

Some popular home-based gigs include:

Renting space – Got an extra room in your home? You can earn extra cash by renting out your extra space online. You can make short-term rentals to guests via Airbnb and Roomorama. For folks with extra garage space or an empty storage shed, you can rent out these areas with Store at My House or StoreWithMe.
Freelance writing – A variety of websites such as Textbroker, Fiverr, and Upwork allow writers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals to sell their services online. These gigs often lead to more permanent arrangements with clients, so it’s a great way to connect with clients.
Pet sitting – Why not have a furry friend spend time with you if you’re staying at home? You can rent your services as a pet sitter on DogVacay and Rover.
Virtual assisting – If you have clerical or data entry experience, you can rent your services via a variety of virtual assisting businesses. In virtual assisting, you’ll take over call answering, filing, and other duties outsourced to you.
Car rental – If you have a car you don’t use often, you can rent it out via sites like Getaround and RelayRides. These sites take steps to protect your vehicle, requiring renters to have insurance and to clean your vehicle if they get it dirty.
Sell your junk mail – SBK Center will buy your unwanted junk mail. The market research firm is interested in finding out what direct mail gets ignored by consumers.

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TV Habits Changing in Digital Era

July 2, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Americans are watching less television than they did in years past, but that doesn’t mean they’re cutting back on electronic entertainment. People are now diversifying their entertainment, not just watching television, but also playing on their smartphones and accessing the Internet on computers.

The average American now watches more than five hours of television per day, down from historical peaks. However, Americans now spend eight hours or more per day on average consuming media. Besides television watching, that consumption includes checking out the Internet using a computer or mobile device.

Average daily Internet consumption has increased by 100 percent over the past five years. The Internet accounted for 13 percent of daily media consumption in 2010, but it will hit 30 percent in 2017. The growth in Internet consumption coincides with the decrease in traditional media consumption. Nearly 40 percent of homes subscribe to a digital movie service like Netflix.

Among demographic groups, African Americans watch the most television, while Asians and Hispanics watch significantly less. People also tend to watch more television as they get older. Around the world, Latin America has the highest rate of daily media consumption, while Asia has the lowest.

How Parents Can Safeguard and Manage TV Time for Their Children

May 9, 2016May 4, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Children have easier access to a wide range of electronic devices for viewing TV, from smartphones and tablets to smart TVs and video gaming consoles. As a parent, you need to ensure you know exactly what your child is watching and take steps to limit the amount of time they spend watching videos and television each day.

Spend time watching programming with your child. Watch an episode or two of your child’s favorite programs to ensure they are age appropriate.
Enable password protection on TVs and other devices. Requiring a password will let you know when your child wants to view programming and allow you to decide if they can.
Enable parental controls on TVs using the TV remote, as well as other devices, to block programming. Most TVs and devices have parental controls you can use to limit the programming your child can view based upon their age.
Utilize ratings and preview programs beforehand. Take the time to check the rating on a new program, and watch an episode without your child to see if it is appropriate.
Create a TV viewing schedule. Watching TV should be a privilege and not something your child should expect they can do as long as they want, every single day.
Find fun activities, games, and arts and crafts for your child to enjoy. There are plenty of things your child can be doing instead of sitting in front of the TV, from afterschool sports programs to family night board games.

By taking time to monitor and manage your child’s television viewing habits, not only do you have better control over what they watch, but you also ensure they are using their free time for a wide range of activities. If you need a new remote to access parental controls or set passwords on TVs and related devices, contact ReplacementRemotes.com today at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683).

Some of the Best Shows for Binge Watching

May 2, 2016May 4, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

There are many types of shows you can binge through Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and your local cable or satellite “on-demand” service. Binge watching is a great way to enjoy all of the episodes of an entire season or multiple seasons, all at once, often without any commercial interruptions. Grab your TV remote and search your favorite streaming apps for these top shows when you are in the mood to curl up on the sofa with some popcorn, soda, and other snacks:

“How to Get Away with Murder” – This suspenseful crime/murder drama series is fast-paced and addicting.
“Grace and Frankie” – This comedic drama features Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, who move in together when their husbands ask them for a divorce after hiding a secret affair for 20 years.
“House of Cards” – A Netflix original series based upon a UK series of the same name, this follows the life of House Whip Frank Underwood and his plan to become President. The show offers suspense, drama, and humor.
“Parks and Recreation” – This is a great sitcom to binge watch, largely in part to Amy Poehler’s hilarious character Leslie Knope.
“Sherlock” – This UK series is one of the best Sherlock Holmes series to air on TV.
“The Walking Dead” – This FX series follows the lives of people after the zombie apocalypse.

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Three Must-Watch Podcasts for TV Lovers

April 25, 2016April 27, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

For fans of shows like “Jessica Jones,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Game of Thrones,” just watching them isn’t enough. To truly peel back the layers of these multi-faceted works of art, you have to check out podcasts by devotees of the shows. Podcasts help add context and depth, and have become just as essential to TV enjoyment as the remote control.

Some of the best podcasts include:

The Vulture Podcast – Hosted by Matt Zoller Seitz, one of the hottest TV critics working today, along with Margaret Lyons and Gazelle Emami, The Vulture Podcast provides a funny, irreverent look at television shows that waxes philosophical at times. The co-hosts have great chemistry and riff off of one another in a way that’s engaging.
Very Good TV Podcast – The name says it all. Co-hosts Liz Shannon Miller and Ben Travers know their material, and host their show in a great conversational manner that’s accessible and fun. The show has some of the old Siskel and Ebert magic from years past.
Holler Back – For Justified devotees, this podcast is a must. “Justified” is over and done, but if you’d like a little context when you go back and binge watch your favorite episodes, Ryan McGee and Joanna Robinson’s Holler Back provides a great way to explore all the nooks and crannies of Harlan County. Holler Back is a great example of a single-show focused podcast.

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Top Six TV Facts You Might Not Have Known

April 25, 2016April 27, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Television has been around for nearly a century now and, in that time, the medium has had some interesting developments, paths not taken, and the occasional failure here and there. The following are a few facts about television you may find useful for pub trivia or just being an all-around know-it-all.

Philo Farnsworth is credited with inventing the first electronic television in 1927. Farnsworth’s device transmitted a simple straight line. Precursors of the television made by researchers around the world dated back to the late 1800s, but Farnsworth’s 1927 invention and subsequent devices were the direct ancestors of the modern television.
Farnsworth didn’t think much of his creation; he actually forbade his children from watching television.
Actor Richard Belzer has the record for playing the same character, John Munch, on the largest number of television shows – 10.
In Norway, product placement, a time-honored tradition in American advertising, is barred.
The remote control pre-dates the television. The earliest remote control devices were made in the early 1900s and were used to remotely operate boats.
Earl Wild was the first pianist to perform a recital on television in 1937. Sixty years later he was the first pianist to stream a recital on the Internet.

Spring Cleaning Tips for Decluttering Your Entertainment Center

April 1, 2016March 31, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Spring is a great time to do a thorough cleaning of the entire home, including the living room. Your home entertainment center is probably looking a bit cluttered after the winter, and things could stand to be spruced up. Before you start cleaning, make sure to unplug power strips from electrical outlets just to be safe.

Remove all clutter from around devices. Pick up and put away CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, as well as remote controls and other items. TIP: You can secure remotes to the wall next to or on the side of entertainment centers with remote control wall mount clips.
Use a top-down cleaning approach. Start on the top shelf and work your way down as you dust.
Move entertainment centers for easier cleaning. If you want to clean behind and under the entertainment center, carefully move it out of the way.
Dust off electronic devices using an approved cleaning cloth and cleaning products.
Declutter cords by using cord ties. Bunch cords for similar devices together using different colored cord ties.
Give remotes a good wipe down with antibacterial wipes.
Replace batteries in all of your remote controls, and remember to recycle the old ones.

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The Science behind Wireless Technology

March 11, 2016March 14, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Wireless technology has been around for over a hundred years. The invention of this technology was the combination of efforts by several famous scientists, each contributing toward specific areas of electromagnetism and electromagnetic fields. From their contributions came about the inventions of the radio and television. The main concept of wireless is to transmit a signal, data, or other information through the air using electromagnetic waves.

One of the biggest steps toward developing wireless technologies is attributed to James Maxwell, a Scottish physicist, who first theorized the relation between magnetism, electricity, and electromagnetic fields. In fact, these theories are still used today with modern wireless technologies, while they do work slightly differently.

Infrared Technology

Infrared was one of the first wireless technologies developed. It uses infrared beams to transmit information short distances and is very limited. This technology works well in remotes used for TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, garage door openers, and more.

Wi-Fi Technology

This type of wireless technology is able to transmit data at fast speeds in homes and businesses, and even in public areas. As such, it has become the preferred method for accessing the Internet by many people.

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that works over short distances and allows people the ability to control what types of devices are connected with each other. It does transmit data at fast speeds as found in smartphone, computers, TVs, universal remote controls, video gaming consoles, and other such devices.

4G Technology

4G is the latest wireless technology used with cellular enabled devices. This wireless technology works similarly to how radio and TV signals are transmitted. While the technology has improved, and is reliable for texting and talking, it can still be slower than other wireless technologies when accessing the Internet.

As you can see, our lives have gotten easier, thanks to wireless technologies and remote controls. For universal and remote controls for your electronic devices, call Replacement Remotes now at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683).

Source:

http://www.itworld.com/article/2802953/mobile/a-brief-history-of-wireless-technology.html