Randy Harward
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).
4 Korean Horror Movies to Stream Now
by Randy Harward | Aug 25, 2023 | Entertainment, Horror, Listicles, Streaming
So you’re looking for Korean horror movies? We have four recommendations for you: A revenge flick, a creature feature, a zombie movie, and an extra-large creepshow with everything—including the power to mess you up for life.
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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote
by Randy Harward | Jul 27, 2023 | Equipment, TV
Does using your new DIRECTV remote have you scratching your head? We’ve made a step-by-step guide to help you get it paired and ready to go.
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Shows Like Squid Game
by Randy Harward | Jul 20, 2023 | Entertainment, Listicles, Streaming, What to Watch
Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Netflix series Squid Game is a smash, but we won’t see a second season until late 2023 or early 2024. In the meantime, here are six similar shows that should scratch your itch for dystopian death-puzzle madness.
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Best 55-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
Black Friday is the best time to buy a new 55-inch smart TV. Our TV experts think the Samsung QN90B (QN55QN90BAFXZA) is the best 55-inch TV overall, but the Hisense U8H is the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. And Amazon has the best 55-inch deal we’ve found: the QN90B bundled with either a SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller or Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
When it comes to sound systems, there are a lot of options. From simple soundbars to eight-speaker setups, there’s something to suit every living room and budget. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know before you make your decision.
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Best 75-Inch TVs in 2023
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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7 Shows Like Outer Banks
by Randy Harward | Jun 9, 2023 | Entertainment, Listicles, What to Watch
So we’re getting a third season of Netflix’s riveting teen mystery drama Outer Banks—but (just like with Squid Game’s second season) it’s gonna be a long wait. Here are some similar shows to tide you over until the Pogues and Kooks resume their conflict in late 2022 or early 2023.
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Peacock Streaming News and Major Streaming Service Updates
by Randy Harward | Jun 6, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming
In this week’s streaming TV news roundup: Renfield hits Peacock, Max scores 70% conversions, and Cineverse announces a Sid & Marty Krofft FAST channel.
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Best Horror Movies to Stream
by Randy Harward | Jun 6, 2023 | Best of the Best, Entertainment, Horror
Well, hello—or greetings, or some other salutation that sounds creepy when you wear a black cape and try to affect an English accent. The horror hosts are CableTV.com have compiled a scary movie watchlist for you to watch late at night when your air conditioner’s on the fritz and you can’t sleep.
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How To Program a DISH Remote
by Randy Harward | Jun 2, 2023 | Equipment, TV
So you’ve got a DISH universal remote, and you want to get it set up to control your entire home theater, rather than just your Hopper or Joey receiver. Piece of cake!
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