Randy Harward
Randy Harward’s writing has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, and a couple dozen other publications since the late ’90s. When he’s not watching TV professionally for CableTV.com, he’s watching TV for fun. He also likes books, video games, burritos, disc golf, tarantulas, and cats.

Can I Watch TV on My Laptop, Computer, Phone, or Tablet?
by Randy Harward | Dec 17, 2020 | TV FAQs | 0
Today, however, it’s more common for people to watch TV on their computers, smartphones, and tablets.
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Xfinity vs. CenturyLink Internet 2021: Plans, Prices, and More
by Randy Harward | Dec 14, 2020 | Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0
Xfinity has fast, reliable cable internet packages and one super speedy (and super expensive) fiber plan—some of which are available without contracts (for a fee). And its xFi Advanced Gateway is a pretty sweet modem/router combo.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners in 2021
by Randy Harward | Dec 2, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0
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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How to Connect Your iPhone to Your TV
by Randy Harward | Nov 19, 2020 | 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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Best Smart TVs for 2021
by Randy Harward | Nov 4, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides, Featured | 0
If you’re in the market for a new TV, the number of options can seem overwhelming. You know you want a smart TV to stream your favorite shows, but which brand? What type of display? Should you spring for OLED? Below, we’ve gathered the best smart TVs out right now. Just relax, pick your favorite, and enjoy.
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Dream Job: Get Paid to Stream a 24-Hour Horror Movie Marathon
by Randy Harward | Oct 27, 2020 | Featured, Outreach | 0
Congratulations to Tom Croom, winner of the CableTV.com/ HighSpeedInternet.com Horror Movie Marathon Dream Job. He’ll spend this Halloween watching 24 hours of freaky films, gnawing gummi eyeballs (or some other candied appendage), and—if he’s anything like us—rolling in his $1,000 temp-gig salary.
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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote
by Randy Harward | Oct 13, 2020 | 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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Shudder Review 2020
by Randy Harward | Oct 5, 2020 | Reviews | 0
Shudder is a (mostly) on-demand streaming TV app offering a blend of classic and contemporary horror movies, shows, and podcasts—many of them exclusive or original. It also has Shudder TV, a live channel with three themed streams.
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Best Internet Providers to Use with DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 2, 2020 | Best Of, TV FAQs | 0
Looking bundle internet with your DIRECTV package? Read our guide to find out what internet providers pair best with satellite TV from DIRECTV.
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Sling TV vs. AT&T TV NOW
by Randy Harward | Sep 22, 2020 | Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0
We prefer Sling TV’s lower starting prices, kids and sports programming, frequent deals, and usability over AT&T TV NOW. But its channel lineups are confusing even though they’re much cheaper than AT&T TV NOW.
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