Katerina Katerina

Windows 10 Has Arrived

At midnight, the Windows 10 upgrade was released in 190 countries, and as of this morning, millions of people are already using it. If you weren’t one of the pre-registered users who made the switch last night, you might be wondering if you should upgrade.

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Katerina Katerina

Designing to Disguise Outdoors

At HTE we work with renowned architects and designers to seamlessly integrate technology, while disguising the electronics. Many of our clients keep their interior décor blemish free with mirror televisions, media lifts, and invisible speakers, but what can be done to camouflage exterior technology?

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Katerina Katerina

No Cell Reception? No Problem. We Have the Solution.

The Hamptons are known for beautiful beaches, summer parties, and terrible mobile reception. Luckily with cell boosters you can drastically enhance the signal in your home. There are two types of boosters, ones sold by service providers and ones that support all carriers.

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Katerina Katerina

Seeing Screens in Direct Sunlight

Hamptons traffic means summer is here and it is time to bask in the sun. But what happens when you’re enjoying the outdoors in direct sunlight and you get a text or need to make a call? It can be difficult to read electronic screens during the summer, but these tips can help.

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Katerina Katerina

Mother's Day Gifts for the Tech Savvy Mom

Mother’s day conjures images of flowers, jewelry boxes, and elegant brunches. As technology experts, we at HTE are adding a digital twist to the celebration with a list of gifts for the tech savvy mom. In an attempt to highlight the newest products combined with the fact that technology release dates often get pushed back, some of the items are pre-order only.

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Katerina Katerina

Eye Catching Landscape Lighting

While there is no denying traditional white light provides an elegant aura, colored lighting and fiber optics are leading the way with eye catching one of a kind designs. With the establishment of HTE’s newest division, Hamptons Landscape Lighting, we are proud to offer a wide array of specialty lighting:

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Katerina Katerina

Protecting Electronics Against Power Abnormalities

Power in the Hamptons, particularly in the summer time, is very unstable. Frequent dips and spikes in electricity wreak havoc on network devices such as routers, switches, home automation controllers and WiFi access points.

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Katerina Katerina

Get Excited About Waking Up

Last night at the Luxury Technology Show we saw some really cool products, but the one we are most excited to test out and integrate into our future designs is Beddit.

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Katerina Katerina

DTS:X to Rival ATMOS

At HTE we have been covering the advancements in 3D audio and the exciting implications it'll have on home theaters and media rooms. If you haven't experience the effect yet, we suggest you grab a pair of headphones and hear and listen to the Virtual Barber Shop Demo.

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Katerina Katerina

What You Need To Know About Binge Watching

These cold, snowy weekends, when you don’t want to leave the house, are the best time to catch up on your binge watching. Even with DVRs, living a hectic life can make traditional television viewing impractical.

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HTE’s Tips for Binge Watching

Television marathons take time, make sure you have it. You want to be able to enjoy the series at your own pace without feeling rushed, or being forced to multi task.

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Katerina Katerina

Electric Decor: Fireplaces & Features

There is no denying, there are few places as romantic, as in front of a fire. In honor of Valentine's Day, we look at the exploding trend of electronic fireplaces and features and how they are working their way out from under the mantel to almost every room in the house.

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Katerina Katerina

The Award for Best Comeback Goes to Vinyl

This weekend the music world will honor those who made strides in their community throughout the year. With superstars from various genres in attendance one thing is certain, the biggest comeback of 2014 goes to vinyl records.

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Katerina Katerina

Heated Pathways

In the midst of this historic New York blizzard, we are all sick of snow covered driveways and icy walkways, but what can we do about it?

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Katerina Katerina

CES Recap

CES is always a mixed bag of new technology we can't wait to buy; cool novelty items we like but don't have a need for; and gadgets that leave us wondering why anybody would bother making them. This year we saw a lot of mobile device accessories, entry level home automation products, improvements to 3D printers, and droids everywhere.

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