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Four Great Techie Gifts for Buyers on a Budget

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Christmas is just around the corner, and the holiday season can take a big bite out of your budget if you don’t shop carefully. This is tough when one of the folks on your list is a gadget-lover, as the latest and greatest toys can be pricey.

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There are a few things that the technophile in your life will enjoy that won’t break the bank, however. Consider these inexpensive gadgets when doing your holiday shopping:

  • Universal remote controls – Chances are that your gadget-loving friend or relative has a ton of remotes in the living room to control the television, media player, stereo, etc. A universal remote cuts down on the clutter and makes life easier. They’re also very inexpensive.
  • Multi-tool gift set – For less than $30, you can find a multi-tool set that your geek can use the next time he or she is working on your computer or replacing your iPhone screen.
  • Mini-drones – Small drones are a fun toy and many of them have cool additional features such as a camera. You can find a good small drone for less than $50.
  • Cable organizer – Perfect for folks on the go, a compact cable organizer kit helps people keep up all their device chargers, headphones, and cables secure and neatly organized.

Replacement Remotes provides hospitality remotes for hotels and other businesses, as well as universal remotes and replacement remotes for home users. Shop today to find just the right remote for your gear.

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Tips for Planning a Holiday Party (Part II)

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In the previous blog segment, we discussed tips to help you start planning your holiday party. In this blog segment, we will provide tips you can use during the week leading up to your party.

  1. Using your holiday menu, make a grocery list and go shopping five to seven days before your party.
  2. Clean your house five days before the party. Concentrate on the rooms where guests will have access.
  3. Set up a location where guests can hang up coats, jackets, and put their wet boots and shoes.
  4. Give any rooms a quick cleaning touchup a day or two before.
  5. Start cooking and preparing any food items you can a day or two in advance.

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  1. The day before your party, set up the dining area with plates, glasses, and silverware. For casual gatherings, consider using eco-friendly disposal products to save on cleanup.
  2. Organize home entertainment systems and TV remotes by placing them on top of or in front of the device they control in case your guests want to use them.
  3. The morning of your event, finish cooking and preparing the rest of the food.
  4. A few hours before guests start arriving, start reheating food you prepared in advance, and start setting out any nonperishable food items.
  5. Set out any remaining food about fifteen to thirty minutes before guests arrive.
  6. Relax and have fun at your party!

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Provide Your Resort Guests with Movie Night Entertainment Options

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Hotel resort guests today like looking for things to do that get them out of the room, like going to see a movie or spend time in and around the swimming pool after a long day of activities, shopping, and exploring the local area. To help make your guests happy and provide them on-site entertainment options, you should consider hosting outdoor and indoor movie nights.

Outdoor Movie Nights

You can give your guests the best of both worlds by setting up your outdoor movie night next to the pool. While they relax in the pool, they can watch a film on a big screen. You can project the movie onto the side of the building or use a portable, blow-up movie screen. For sound, consider portable, wireless surround sound speakers you can set up around the pool area. If you have a grill area nearby, consider making hotdogs and hamburger you can sell to your guests.

Indoor Movie Nights

Convert a conference room into the movie theater for the evening. Play the movie using a laptop computer connected to an HD projector. For the best sound, either use surround sound speakers or tap into your existing sound system. You can also sell freshly popped popcorn, soft drinks, and snacks.

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To make controlling your outdoor and indoor movie equipment, screens, and sound system easier, consider universal remote controls from ReplacementRemotes.com. Call us at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) for further assistance now! We also carry a wide array of hospitality remotes.

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A Brief History of the Television

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Television has changed households all across the country since the 1940s when commercial television programs were first broadcasted. During this time, many people considered the concept of the TV a passing fad that would not last. Even with some people having reservations, CBS, NBC, and ABC all started to expand their broadcast range.

By 1947, the growth of TV and acceptance that it was no longer a fad started to take hold. In the 1950s, with over 7 million TVs in U.S. homes, it paved the way for the first news broadcasts. In addition, “quiz-type” game shows started to appear. Further, by 1951 both coasts of the U.S. were linked, allowing for simultaneous broadcasts and live broadcasts nationwide.

The 1960s saw further advances in television, from sports programming to the Kennedy assassination. TV had the power to bring images, news, and more right into people’s homes. Another development during this time was the color TV, which continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

During this same time, the TV remote became an essential accessory everyone one wanted, especially with cable TV quickly taking over broadcast TV in the 1980s. By the 1990s, people wanted bigger screens and movie-like experiences in their homes.

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In the 2000s wide screen TVs started to become commonplace, and the bigger the better. High definition TVs also started to be released, offering sharper images. The 2010s continued to see refinements in technologies, like smart-Internet connected sets, Ultra HD, 3D TVs, and curved screens.

Not to mention, the weight of today’s sets is a fraction of what is was 20, 30, or even 50 years ago! With all of the latest advances in TV, it can be hard keeping track of all your remotes. This problem is easy to remedy with universal remote controls from ReplacementRemotes.com. Call us at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) now for assistance in finding the one you need.

How to Prevent Guests from Stealing Remote Controls and TVs

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Most hotels have switched to flat panel TVs, which make it difficult to keep them secure. Even the remote controls are not safe, as a guest may have a similar model at home and want a free replacement. Fortunately, there are several security options to lock down your TV and remote controls, and prevent guests from stealing them from your guest rooms.

  1. Secure remote controls with security cables. There are small security cables that allow you to secure the remote control to a fixed location within the room, such as the nightstand.
  2. Use flat panel TV security cable lock kits. These kits lock the TV down and have an anti-theft security lock and high strength security cable.
  3. Mount flat panel TVs to the wall using fixed wall mounts. Securing the TV to a fixed wall mount makes it more difficult to remove the TV from the guest room.
  4. Replace standard TV remote controls with hospitality remotes. Hospitality TV and device remotes are generic remote controls with limited functionality. Not only are guests less likely to steal one, they also prevent guests from accessing and making changes to the TV’s settings.

In addition, you can combine these security tips for increased protection of your flat paneled TVs and remote controls. For more information about TV lock kits, remote control security cables, and hospitality device remotes, call Replacement Remotes by phoning 855-573-6683 now.