Dave Schafer

Want to Change Cable TV Providers? Here are Some Alternatives to Cox

by Dave Schafer | Apr 6, 2020 | TV FAQs | 0 

If you’re currently a Cox TV customer looking for an alternative service provider, we’ve got you covered. We’ve laid out all the alternatives to Cox Cable below, including what perks and frustrations you can expect from each.

DIRECTV vs. Optimum

by Dave Schafer | | Versus Reviews | 0 

Should you choose DIRECTV or Optimum as your TV service provider? We’ve got a wealth of reviews and expert knowledge at our fingertips to draw comparisons, break down where each provider excels, and give you plenty of at-a-glance information so you can choose a package and a provider that’ll fit your priorities

What’s the Cheapest Way to Go for HBO?

by Dave Schafer | Apr 3, 2020 | TV FAQs | 4 

For those who don’t have HBO, it’s officially the season of spoilers. Is there a better (aka: cheaper) way to catch the HBO programming you’ve been missing?

Review of the AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR

by Dave Schafer | | Equipment Guides | 1 

Overall, the AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR offers enough storage and features to make your U-verse experience a pleasant one. It isn’t perfect, and we wouldn’t choose U-verse just to get the DVR, but we also wouldn’t let it keep us from enjoying the hundreds of fiber-optic channels U-verse offers.

2020’s Best TV and Internet Deals

by Dave Schafer | Mar 18, 2020 | Best Of, Reviews | 0 

We’ve done the digging and rounded up some of the best deals you’ll find anywhere on cable and internet service, so you can kick back and enjoy your reasonably priced entertainment without worrying about whether you’re getting your money’s worth.

What Is Xfinity and How Is It Different from Comcast?

by Dave Schafer | Feb 27, 2020 | TV FAQs | 0 

You’ve probably heard of both Comcast and Xfinity—especially if you frequent our site. You may have also seen some confusing branding, like “Comcast Xfinity” or “Xfinity by Comcast.” Sometimes the two names are even used interchangeably. So what’s the deal? Are Xfinity and Comcast the same thing? At their roots, Xfinity and Comcast are the [...]

How to Program a DISH Remote

by Dave Schafer | Feb 11, 2020 | TV FAQs | 4 

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!

Your Guide to Watching 4K HD in 2020

by Dave Schafer | Dec 20, 2019 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 4 

We’re seeing lots of 4K HD content cropping up from multiple services on every level. We’ve compiled a list of what you can use to take that dazzling new 4K HD TV for a spin.

The 3 Fastest Wireless Routers for 2020

by Dave Schafer | Dec 12, 2019 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0 

We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up four of the fastest routers on the market. Get the scoop on the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10, TP-Link Talon AD7200, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and more.

Best Internet Providers of 2019

by Dave Schafer | May 8, 2019 | Best Of | 3 

There are a ton of internet service providers out there, from big names like Verizon Fios and Comcast Xfinity, to smaller brands like Optimum, and even local providers that serve only a single town or region.

So, how do you choose? Which providers are people actually happy with, and which ones have some room to grow?