Aaron Gates
Aaron Gates has 10 years of editing experience, with 7 of those years dedicated to product review editing and consumer-focused content. He’s supplemented his writing studies degree from Utah Valley University with an ACES certification in accurate, audience-focused editing, and he works with writers at CableTV.com to help produce engaging content and trustworthy copy through conscious editing. Most evenings you’ll find Aaron thriving in Seattle, geeking out with his husband over the latest horror films, and impatiently waiting for the next season of X-Men ’97 to drop.
How to Fix a Buzzing TV
by Mike Strayer | Jan 24, 2022 | TV
The most common causes for a buzzing TV have relatively simple cures. Find a remedy for your TV’s unwanted sound in CableTV.com’s troubleshooting guide.
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Live TV Streaming Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022
by Bill Frost | Jan 23, 2022 | Best of the Best, Industry News
Live TV streaming services aren’t exactly like cable or satellite, so curious cord-cutters rightfully have concerns: Is it worth it to switch to streaming? According to our survey results, most people feel they’re getting their money’s worth with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
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On-Demand TV Streaming Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022
by Bill Frost | Jan 19, 2022 | Best of the Best, Industry News
In partnership with Researchscape, CableTV.com surveyed over 6,000 current on-demand TV streaming customers to evaluate their satisfaction with their services’ features, content, functionality, pricing, and more. Some lined up with our own findings in our Best On-Demand Streaming Services 2022 review, some didn’t.
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Internet Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022
by Eric Chiu | Jan 13, 2022 | Best of the Best, Featured
For this year’s edition of CableTV.com’s annual internet customer satisfaction survey, we talked to internet subscribers across the nation to see how they really feel about their ISPs. Read on to see which providers offer the best customer service.
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Name-Brand TVs vs. Their Cheaper Rivals: What’s the Difference?
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 21, 2021 | Equipment
Is a name brand the only way to get a quality TV, or should you take a chance on a lesser-known brand? Compare Sony, LG & Samsung vs. TLC, Vizio & Element
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What Is a Smart TV?
by Randy Harward | Dec 14, 2021 | Equipment, TV
If you’re in the market for a new TV, you’ve almost certainly run across the term smart TV. And if you’re like most folks, you’re almost certainly wondering what the heck that is. We’re here to walk you through everything you need to answer the question, “What is a smart TV?”
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The State of Cable TV 2021
by Randy Harward | Dec 8, 2021 | Industry News
We surveyed 1,000 CableTV.com readers and found that in the cable vs. streaming wars, customers appear to want both.
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Best In-Flight Experiences, Ranked
by Trevor Wheelwright | Nov 22, 2021 | Best of the Best, Entertainment
Heading home for the holidays or making a much-needed escape? Not all in-flight services provide in-flight entertainment—which can mean the difference between sitting in your seat anxious and bored, for hours, or feeling well-rested and energized after catching your new favorite movie.
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What Is a Good Internet Speed?
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 5, 2021 | Internet, Reviews
To figure out what your right download speed should be, consider how many people use the internet in your home and what they use it for. Find out about download speeds, upload speeds, Wi-Fi hacks, and more with our expert guide to internet speeds.
Read moreLatency vs. Bandwidth
by Eric Chiu | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bandwidth and latency help determine your home internet speed, and they’re affected by everything from your internet service provider (ISP) to the age of your Wi-Fi router.
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