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Practical guides for technology installation in Westchester County, NY.

Door Schedule and Credential Policy Template for UniFi Access

Build dependable door schedules, credential tiers, and audit routines so UniFi Access stays secure and easy to manage.

Oct 29, 2025

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Night Lighting Strategies That Make UniFi Protect Footage Usable

Pair UniFi cameras with thoughtful exterior lighting to capture clear faces and license plates after dark.

Oct 27, 2025

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Sizing UniFi Protect Storage and Retention Without Guesswork

Calculate camera retention targets, pick the right UniFi recorder, and document storage plans that hold up during audits.

Oct 25, 2025

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UniFi Access Point Placement for Plaster and Stone Homes

Design Wi-Fi layouts that overcome dense walls, hidden conduits, and heritage finishes using UniFi 6 access points.

Oct 23, 2025

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Roku + Sonos Quick-Start Entertainment Stack

Bundle Roku streaming, Sonos audio, and clean wiring so families can start movie night in under a minute.

Oct 21, 2025

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Roku TV Setup Checklist for Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Stays

Standardize Roku hardware, networking, and guest instructions so every turnover delivers a consistent streaming experience.

Oct 19, 2025

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Samsung Frame Gallery Wall Playbook

Structural, electrical, and aesthetic steps to install Samsung Frame TVs so they look intentional and stay easy to service.

Oct 16, 2025

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Sonos Trueplay Tuning and Handoff Checklist

A field-tested checklist that keeps Sonos systems sounding balanced after installation, from network prep to documentation.

Oct 15, 2025

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Room-by-Room Sonos Planning Guide for Westchester Homes

A step-by-step framework for mapping zones, wiring, and controls before installing Sonos across a home or small business.

Oct 13, 2025

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Designing with Sony Acoustic Surface Audio and Mini LED Sound Options

How Sony’s Acoustic Surface and Acoustic Multi-Audio systems change speaker layout, calibration, and control planning.

Oct 12, 2025

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Integrating LG webOS TVs with Smart Home Platforms

How we connect LG webOS displays to Matter, voice assistants, and AV control systems for seamless scenes.

Oct 12, 2025

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Keeping LG OLED Panels Pristine: Burn-In Mitigation Guide

Practical settings, usage habits, and service check-ins that protect LG Gallery and Evo OLED panels from banding or retention.

Oct 12, 2025

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Best TVs 2025: Top 10 OLED and Mini‑LED Picks for Every Room and Budget

The definitive 2025 TV list: the best OLED and Mini‑LED models for bright rooms, home theaters, gaming, and large formats — plus sizing, setup and buying checklists.

Oct 11, 2025

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Ubiquiti UniFi Camera Installation: Designing a Protect System That Captures Context and IDs Without Alert Fatigue

How to place UniFi Protect cameras for both wide context and reliable identification, size retention, and tune alerts so notifications stay useful.

Oct 10, 2025

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Security & Surveillance: How We Design Camera + Access Packages That Hold Up in Court and Daily Life

A practical framework for camera placement, retention, exports and access control that produces clear evidence and stays easy to live with.

Oct 9, 2025

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Networking & Infrastructure Solutions: The Westchester Retrofit Network Checklist

Step-by-step checklist to assess existing construction, map retrofit drops, and plan change windows before cabling day in Westchester County.

Oct 9, 2025

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Smart Home Automation: The Five Routine Blocks We Map Before Any Project

How we map wake, departure, daytime, evening, and away routines before programming smart home automations in Westchester homes.

Oct 8, 2025

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Home Entertainment Systems: Designing Living Spaces That Balance Picture, Sound and Everyday Usability

Practical guidance for creating living rooms that blend reliable picture, natural sound, and everyday usability without overwhelming the space.

Oct 5, 2025

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Networking & Infrastructure Solutions: UniFi Deployment Flow for Predictable Wi-Fi

Step-by-step look at how Data Wire Solutions surveys, designs, installs, and signs off UniFi network deployments so Wi-Fi behaves predictably from day one.

Oct 5, 2025

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Small Office Wi‑Fi AP Density: A Straightforward Plan

A practical, step‑by‑step plan to size and place access points in small offices so calls stay clear and roaming feels natural.

Sep 25, 2025

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Networking & Infrastructure Quick Wins

Practical networking quick wins for homes and small offices in Westchester County: Wi‑Fi placement, cabling, labeling, PoE, security, and simple checks.

Sep 23, 2025

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Best Low‑Cost PoE Switches We Keep in the Truck

Our short list of dependable budget PoE switches for access points and cameras — what to look for and five solid picks.

Sep 21, 2025

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Smart Security Cameras: A Practical Buyer’s Guide

How to choose and place cameras for clear coverage, size storage and set notifications that are useful — with a simple checklist.

Sep 16, 2025

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How to Choose a Good Network Installation & Cabling Company

Decision guide for selecting a network cabling partner: scope, certifications, documentation, proposals, and red flags.

Sep 16, 2025

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Gigabit Internet in Your Smart Home: What Actually Helps (2025)

When gigabit and multi‑gig plans make a difference, what your LAN needs to keep up, and a simple upgrade path without overspending.

Sep 16, 2025

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Network Cabling Cost: How to Plan Your Budget (2025)

Understand what drives the price of Cat6/Cat6A projects — scope, construction, terminations and APs — plus timelines and a simple planning checklist.

Sep 16, 2025

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Wired vs Wireless Network: When to Use Each (and How to Combine Them)

A practical guide to choosing Ethernet vs Wi‑Fi — and a hybrid design that delivers smooth calls, fast streaming and simple support.

Sep 16, 2025

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Cat6 Cable Installation: Step‑by‑Step Guide (Updated 2025)

A practical, current guide to planning, pulling and terminating Cat6/Cat6A cable — tools, techniques, testing and labeling for reliable results.

Sep 15, 2025

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Small Office Wi‑Fi Density Planning

Predictable coverage for staff and guests by sizing access points, channels and power to the space.

Sep 14, 2025

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Voice & Communication: VOIP, Intercoms and Remote Work

Clear calling and professional call flows with desk phones, mobile apps and reporting.

Sep 12, 2025

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Commercial Technology: Conference Rooms, Retail and Office Infrastructure

Planning dependable meeting rooms, retail/hospitality audio and office networking with clear handoff and support.

Sep 10, 2025

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Security & Surveillance: Clear Cameras, Smart Alerts and Access Control

How to size cameras, avoid blind spots and set up Unifi Protect with secure remote access.

Sep 8, 2025

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Smart Home Automation: Lighting Scenes, Climate Control and Motorized Shades

Reliable automations that feel natural — how to combine scenes, sensors and schedules for comfort and efficiency in Westchester homes.

Sep 6, 2025

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Home Entertainment: Mounting, Theater Sound and Whole‑Home Audio — A Straightforward Guide

A calm, practical overview of TV mounting, speaker layout, calibration and whole‑home audio for Westchester homes.

Sep 4, 2025

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Networking & Infrastructure: A Practical Guide for Homes and Businesses in Westchester County, NY

Practical guide to planning structured cabling and UniFi Wi‑Fi in Westchester County — design, installation and ongoing care.

Sep 2, 2025

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