Equipment Guides Archives

DSL vs. Cable Internet

by Rachel Oaks | Aug 2, 2022 | Equipment Guides

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) internet and cable internet are two of the many internet technology types you’ll run into while looking for a new internet provider.

Can I Bundle Cable TV and Internet with My Cell Phone?

by Eric Chiu | | Equipment Guides

From cost to data caps, we break down what you should know about cell phone and internet bundles.

5G Home Internet Guide

by Eric Chiu | Jul 20, 2022 | Equipment Guides

5G home internet uses cellular networks to bring fast download speeds to your home.

How to Set Up a Plex Media Server

by Eric Chiu | Jun 28, 2022 | Equipment Guides

Tired of hooking up adapters every time you want 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.

An ethernet cable being plugged into a laptop

What is Ethernet?

by Eric Chiu | | Equipment Guides

Ethernet cables and ports are used to connect your devices to the internet. Here’s what you need to know about Ethernet.

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.

How to Connect Your iPhone to Your TV

by Randy Harward | Jun 16, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs

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.

How to Program an RCA Universal Remote

by Randy Harward | | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs

Setting up your remote is actually a pretty simple process. But trying to figure out which set of instructions to use can get confusing. There are a few different procedures you can follow, depending on whether your remote has a Code Search button or whether you have a device code for the gear you want to pair with your remote.