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Replacement remote controls
A lost or failed remote is rarely a reason to replace a working television or amplifier. Universal remotes cover the majority of brands by entering a setup code, and learning remotes copy commands directly from an original if you still have it, even partially working. Before buying, note the make and model of the equipment rather than the old remote, since the same handset often served several models and the code list works from the device.
Bluetooth receivers for older systems
A small Bluetooth receiver connected to an RCA or 3.5mm input gives a perfectly good amplifier or hi-fi the one feature it lacks, which is streaming from a phone. This is a far better use of money than replacing an amplifier that works well. Check whether the receiver needs its own power supply or draws from USB, and remember that Bluetooth pairs to one device at a time, so in a shared house the last person connected keeps control.
Ground loop isolators
A buzz or hum that appears only when two pieces of equipment are connected together is usually a ground loop, created by the pair sharing both a signal cable and separate mains earths. An isolating transformer inserted in the signal path breaks the loop while passing the audio, which cures it without rewiring. This is the correct fix. Removing an earth pin from a plug is dangerous and must never be used as a solution.
Cleaning screens without damaging them
Modern television and monitor screens have coatings that household glass cleaner will strip, leaving permanent cloudy patches. Use a dry microfibre cloth for dust, and a cleaner made for screens applied to the cloth rather than sprayed at the panel, since liquid running down into the bezel is a common way to kill a display. Never press hard on an LCD panel, as that can leave lasting marks.
Small parts worth keeping spare
The items that strand a system are almost always cheap: a mains lead, an adaptor between two connector types, a set of batteries for the remote, a spare HDMI cable. Keeping one of each in a drawer turns a lost evening into a two minute fix, and for anything used commercially it turns a call-out into a non-event.