Equipment Guides Archives

Top 5 DVRs of 2020

by Rachel Oaks | Oct 16, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0

Do you love TV but don’t have a schedule that lets you watch your favorite shows when they air? You need a DVR. With the recording and storage power of a good DVR, you can keep up with everything you like to watch, and then some. And you won’t need a half dozen streaming subscriptions to do it.

Best Wi-Fi Extenders

by Dave Schafer | Oct 2, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0

There’s more to Wi-Fi than just speed: your Wi-Fi network’s range is also an important part of performance. Large houses and unique fixtures like central chimneys or thick walls can totally destroy a signal.

How to Program an RCA Universal Remote

by Dave Schafer | Sep 25, 2020 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 2

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.

Cable Modem Buyers Guide 2020

by Rachel Oaks | Sep 16, 2020 | Equipment Guides | 1

To get the most out of your cable internet package, choose a cable modem that can keep up. We’ve got the lowdown on renting vs. buying, top brands (NETGEAR, ARRIS, Motorola), DOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.1 information, and cable provider compatibility.

The 3 Fastest Wireless Routers for 2020

by Dave Schafer | Sep 9, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0

We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up four of the fastest routers on the market. Get the scoop on the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10, TP-Link Talon AD7200, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and more.

Best Xfinity-Compatible Modems 2020

by Rachel Oaks | Sep 7, 2020 | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0

Do you have to use an Xfinity modem with Xfinity cable internet? We’ve waded through the sea of modems that work with Xfinity to find the best out there.