Randy Harward
CableTV.com Senior Staff Writer Randy Harward’s music and entertainment scribbles has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, Salt Lake Magazine, and dozens of other publications since 1998. He watches tons of horror films for work (and also for fun). Randy also enjoys other movies, books, burritos, disc golf, guitars, tarantulas, and cats.
What Is OLED TV?
by Randy Harward | Jun 20, 2022 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display screen technology is where organic carbon molecules on a glass or plastic base are hit with electricity, causing them to light up in different patterns and colors to create the crisp images you see on your TV.
OLED’s unique design beats current LED and QLED displays in picture quality and viewing angles (so there’s never a bad seat in the house), plus space-saving thin profiles. But quality has a price—OLED TVs are also top-of-the-line in cost. So there’s lots to consider before buying.
Read moreYour Guide to Outdoor TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 8, 2022 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Find out more about outdoor TV and upgrade your patio just in time for summer with the best outdoor TVs available. Check out our top picks now!
Read more4K TV Guide 2023
by Randy Harward | May 27, 2022 | Equipment Guides
Now that 4K technology is becoming the new standard for TV resolution, and TV providers carry more 4K TV channels and on-demand content, you probably have questions. What are the best 4K TVs? Which 4K streaming service is best? Our TV experts have the answers for you in this condensed version of our article, Your Guide to Watching 4K HD in 2022.
Read moreStar Trek Timeline Infographic
by Randy Harward | Apr 25, 2022 | Entertainment
The 12th Star Trek series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, debuts Thursday, May 5 on Paramount+. To mark the occasion—and show just how far the franchise has come in its 50+ year history—we’ve compiled a complete timeline of Star Trek from 1969 to present, including series, movies, trivia, villains, and more.
Read moreBest TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction 2022
by Randy Harward | Apr 12, 2022 | Best Of, Featured
In our comprehensive annual survey, our TV experts asked customers of 11 top providers to rate their TV service’s customer service, features, functionality, pricing, and subscriptions.
Read moreWe Will Pay You $2,021 to Watch the Best Picture Winners from the Past 21 Years!
by Randy Harward | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The application period for this Dream Job has closed, and we have chosen our winner. Thanks to everyone who applied! But don’t touch that dial—you can still hold your own marathon by streaming the most recent Best Picture winners. We recommend Hulu for most of the past decade’s best, like Parasite, Green Book, and The [...]
Read moreDream Job: Get Paid to Watch Your Favorite TV Series
by Randy Harward | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The application period for this Dream Job has closed, and we have chosen our winner. Thanks to everyone who applied! But a true TV fanatic wouldn’t let anything stop them from a good old-fashioned binge-watch. Stop by our Best Streaming Services guide and pick the right service for you. Not sure which show to watch [...]
Read moreDream Job: Get Paid to Stream a 24-Hour Horror Movie Marathon, Part Two: The Watchening!
by Randy Harward | Apr 8, 2022 | Outreach
CableTV.com will pay you $2,000 to watch your own all-night horror movie festival.
Read moreWhat Is a Smart TV?
by Randy Harward | Dec 14, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs
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?”
Read moreThe 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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