Randy Harward
Randy Harward’s music and entertainment writing has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, Salt Lake Magazine, and dozens of other publications since 1998. When he’s not watching glorious, mind-rotting TV or the oscillating TV industry as a Staff Writer for CableTV.com, he watches TV for fun. His TV writing also pops up on SatelliteInternet.com and Move.org. Randy digs books, movies, burritos, disc golf, tarantulas, and cats.
Optimum vs. AT&T TV
by Randy Harward | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0
Cable apples and streaming oranges aside, Optimum is better than AT&T TV. It has the best channel counts, bundles, and value—especially when you consider its no-contract plans and $500 contract buyout.
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Best TV Providers for 2021: Plans, Prices, and More
by Randy Harward | | Best Of, Featured, Reviews | 0
CableTV.com wants you to live your best life on the couch. And if you’re gonna do that, you need to know which TV provider is the best for your lifestyle and needs. Like which TV provider is best for kids? Which one has all the sportsball action? Which is the best value, or the cheapest? And which is the best overall?
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Xfinity vs. DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Apr 23, 2021 | Reviews | 0
Xfinity is ideal for users looking to bundle. The packages are affordable and the internet speeds are faster over most of the coverage area. The stand-alone TV packages aren’t as great a value, though. DIRECTV is great for sports fans or people in rural areas.
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Sling TV vs. YouTube TV
by Randy Harward | Apr 16, 2021 | Reviews, Versus Reviews | 1
Sling TV offers a good deal for an affordable price—its packages have some flexibility, and its largest package is still cheaper than YouTube TV. But YouTube TV offers more channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage space, so in many ways, you really do get what you pay for.
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What Is a Smart TV?
by Randy Harward | Apr 15, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 0
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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DISH vs. AT&T TV
by Randy Harward | Apr 13, 2021 | Brand Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0
DISH is a satellite TV provider with 190–290+ channels, two-year pricelock, and the best DVR around—the Hopper 3. It’s also our pick for the best overall and best kids’ TV provider. AT&T TV is a live TV streaming service with 65–140+ channels, cloud DVR, tantalizing deals for new customers, and both contract- and no-contract plans.
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We Will Pay You $2,021 to Watch the Best Picture Winners from the Past 21 Years!
by Randy Harward | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0
Do you love movies? Good. How about graven images made of solid bronze coated in 24-karat gold and kissed with celebrity drool? Yeah? Well, do we have a job for you. In celebration of the 93rd Academy Awards, we’ll pay one lucky film buff $2,021 to watch the Best Pictures from the past 21 years! [...]
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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote
by Randy Harward | Mar 30, 2021 | TV FAQs | 2
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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How to Get High-Speed Internet without Cable or a Phone Line
by Randy Harward | Mar 16, 2021 | TV FAQs | 0
You don’t have to pay for cable TV or home phone to get great internet service—and we’ve got the internet plans and pricing to prove it.
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How to Connect Your iPhone to Your TV
by Randy Harward | Feb 26, 2021 | TV FAQs | 0
Whether you need to mirror your phone screen or use your iPhone as a remote, we’ve rounded up the most common ways to connect your iPhone to your TV and how to do it.
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