Category: Equipment Guides

Best Internet and Mobile Bundles 2025

by Eric Chiu | Sep 22, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Here’s what you’ll get on the top MVNOs if you’re interested in bundling smartphone and internet service.

The Best Cable Brands to Watch While on the Go

by Randy Harward | Aug 18, 2025 | Equipment Guides

As we become increasingly mobile, it’s important for cable providers to find ways to allow us to take our favorite TV shows on the road. Before the travel bug bites, take time to find a provider that travels well with you and can let you enjoy cable on the go.

The Best OTA Antennas: Your Guide To Getting Free Local TV

by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Jul 25, 2025 | Best Of, Equipment Guides

Congratulations, cord-cutter! Our guide to the best OTA antennas recommends models from Mohu, Gesobyte, PBD, and FiveStar. And they’ll all have you back to watching your local channels (and subchannels) in no time—and with no monthly payment.

Senior Internet Plans Guide

by Eric Chiu and Logan Jones | Jul 18, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Need to get online for the latest grandkid updates? Check out our internet shopping tips.

How to Connect a TV to Wi-Fi

by Randy Harward | May 22, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Hey, reader. That’s a nice TV you’ve got there. We’ve compiled a guide to help you connect it to your home Wi-Fi network so you can start an epic streaming TV binge.

DISH Hopper 3 vs. DIRECTV Genie

by Randy Harward | Feb 19, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Versus Reviews

When you sign up for DISH or DIRECTV, you’re not just choosing a TV package—you’re choosing a DVR/receiver, which is your portal to all that delicious, mind-rotting eye candy.

Feature-rich and powerful, the DISH Hopper 3 is consistently named the best TV box in the biz. DIRECTV’s Genie is well-regarded, but not as mighty, and consistently second-banana to the Hopper 3. If you want more details, keep reading to see what we’ve dug up on both boxes.

Your Guide to Watching 4K Ultra HD in 2025

by Randy Harward | Jan 27, 2025 | 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 Ultra HD? Our TV experts have the answers for you.

How to Set Up a Plex Media Server

by Eric Chiu | Jan 22, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Tired of hooking up adapters to play content from a computer onto your TV? Plex is a free media server service that lets you wirelessly watch home videos, stream music, or view photos on any compatible device.

What Is Wi-Fi 7?

by Eric Chiu | Sep 23, 2024 | Equipment Guides

Should you upgrade your router? We’ll explain the latest Wi-Fi technology behind the newest Wi-Fi routers.

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.