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.
Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners in 2023
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
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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Best 75-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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7 Shows Like Outer Banks
by Randy Harward | Jun 9, 2023 | Entertainment
So we’re getting a third season of Netflix’s riveting teen mystery drama Outer Banks—but (just like with Squid Game’s second season) it’s gonna be a long wait. Here are some similar shows to tide you over until the Pogues and Kooks resume their conflict in late 2022 or early 2023.
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Your Guide to Watching 4K Ultra HD in 2023
by Randy Harward | Jun 9, 2023 | 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? Is there a difference between 4K and 4K U tra HD? Our TV experts have the answers for you.
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Renfield hits Peacock, Max gets a ‘C’ for conversion, and Cineverse brings Krofft to streaming TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 6, 2023 | Entertainment
In this week’s streaming TV news roundup: Renfield hits Peacock, Max scores 70% conversions, and Cineverse announces a Sid & Marty Krofft FAST channel.
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Best Horror Movies to Stream
by Randy Harward | Jun 6, 2023 | Best Of, Entertainment
Well, hello—or greetings, or some other salutation that sounds creepy when you wear a black cape and try to affect an English accent. The horror hosts are CableTV.com have compiled a scary movie watchlist for you to watch late at night when your air conditioner’s on the fritz and you can’t sleep.
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How To Program a DISH Remote
by Randy Harward | Jun 2, 2023 | TV FAQs
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!
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Hey, Free TV (From Telly)!
by Randy Harward | May 25, 2023 | Entertainment
What would you do for a free 55” 4K HDR smart TV with a built-in soundbar? Would you take a six-minute marketing survey, agree to make the Telly TV your main television, and watch nonintrusive ads on the Telly’s smaller secondary smart screen (that also shows news updates, sports scores, stock prices, and weather)?
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What is FAST?
by Randy Harward | May 19, 2023 | Entertainment
The late writer/director John Hughes, writing as Ferris Bueller, said, “Life moves pretty fast.“ So does streaming TV technology. We had broadcast TV, then cable TV, then satellite TV. Now we have streaming TV and it’s evolved offshoots, like FAST services. In this article, we’ll explain FAST and several other streaming TV terms.
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4 Ways to Never Pay for TV Again
by Randy Harward | May 4, 2023 | TV FAQs
Read our guide to learn how to never pay for TV again by using free trials, FAST streaming services, OTA antennas, and more.
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