How to match your projector brightness to your room light

It was midday on a Saturday, right in the middle of a high-stakes playoff game. I had a group of buddies crowding around my brand-new home theater setup, drinks in hand, waiting for a cinematic viewing experience. Instead, we got a washed-out, ghostly image where the players looked like faded memories. I had spent thousands … Read more

How to reduce input lag on an old home projector

How to reduce input lag on an old home projector

I remember the night I finally hooked up my old BenQ to the Xbox for a nostalgic Halo marathon. I pulled the trigger on the controller, and my character didn’t fire until I’d already been tagged by a grenade. It felt like I was playing while submerged in a tank of syrup. It was frustrating, … Read more

How to stop your short throw projector from vibrating

How to stop your short throw projector from vibrating

I’ll never forget the night I finally finished my home theater setup. I had the 120-inch ALR screen perfectly leveled, the subwoofers were dialed in, and I had just popped the popcorn. Ten minutes into the movie, a heavy action sequence started. As the subwoofers began to roar, my crisp 4K image started wobbling like … Read more

How to reduce the rainbow effect on your DLP projector

How to reduce the rainbow effect on your DLP projector

I’ll never forget the night I nearly threw my first DLP projector out the window. I had just finished setting up a massive 120-inch screen, popped some corn, and dimmed the lights for a classic action movie. But every time there was a high-contrast scene—like a white car speeding through a dark tunnel—I saw it. … Read more