Rachel Oaks
Rachel Oaks has written hundreds of helpful articles in their five years at CableTV.com. You want all the deets on internet providers, download speeds, and affordable internet? They’re your new favorite writer. Rachel earned their Bachelor of Arts in English at Southern Utah University. You can find more of Rachel’s delightful insights on Yahoo! Finance, Roku.com, and BestCompany.
What Is Over-the-Air (OTA) TV?
by Rachel Oaks | Oct 21, 2024 | TV FAQs
Over-the-Air (OTA) TV is high-definition television broadcast from local television stations in your area. The only things you need to enjoy it are a TV and an antenna. You can even use an OTA DVR to record live TV.
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Best CenturyLink-Compatible Modems 2025
by Rachel Oaks | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides
DSL technology varies so vastly that finding a compatible modem for CenturyLink is tricky business. But buying your modem can save you money in the long run from CenturyLink.
Read moreGet Wi-Fi for Your Home
by Rachel Oaks | Aug 1, 2024 | TV FAQs
Need Wi-Fi for your home? Our handy guide will help you learn more about home Wi-Fi service and choose which internet provider is right for you and your home.
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Your Guide to Internet Speeds
by Rachel Oaks | Aug 1, 2024 | Equipment Guides
Internet service providers use a lot of specialized language to talk about Wi-Fi and internet plans. If the technical stuff goes over your head, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to be confused about your internet plan anymore—we’re here to explain internet speeds so you can be a Wi-Fi wiz.
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Best Cox-Compatible Modems 2023
by Rachel Oaks | Aug 24, 2023 | Best Of
If you’re paying $14.99 per month to lease Cox’s Panoramic Wi-Fi Gateway, you’re missing out on an opportunity to save cash. Over time, buying your own cable modem and wireless router costs a lot less than borrowing from Cox.
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The Complete Guide to TV Ports: How to Hook Up Your TV
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Not sure how to connect your TV? We made a comprehensive cheat sheet on how to connect everything to everything else. DVI? HDMI? USB? Bookmark this page and never be confused again.
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What Do the Lights on Your Modem/Router Mean?
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 6, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs
We’ll help you identify each light on your modem and router—plus troubleshoot common problems so your devices can have a strong internet connection.
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What Is a Good Internet Speed?
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 5, 2021 | Brand 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.
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2019’s Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction
by Rachel Oaks | Jan 29, 2021 | Best Of, Brand Reviews, Featured, Reviews
The best TV provider needs more than impressive channel counts and low prices—it has to impress its customers too. That’s why CableTV.com conducts an annual survey to search for the best TV provider in customer satisfaction.
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Best Dorm Room TVs for Students in 2019
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 11, 2018 | Best Of
There are plenty of excellent TVs out there that are affordable, even on a student budget, so don’t settle for a tiny laptop or smartphone screen. You deserve better.
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