Category: Equipment Guides
Hulu Supported Devices: Roku, Apple TV, and More
by Bill Frost | Apr 15, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 0
The Hulu/Hulu + Live TV app is compatible with nearly every current streaming device and smart TV on the market, as well as most gaming consoles. Unless you’re streaming with a 2005 FlonkerVision kinda-smart TV you picked up at a yard sale, you’ll be able to watch Hulu.
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What Is a Smart TV?
by Randy Harward | | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 0
If you’re in the market for a new TV, you’ve almost certainly run across the term smart TV. And if you’re like most folks, you’re almost certainly wondering what the heck that is. We’re here to walk you through everything you need to answer the question, “What is a smart TV?”
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Your Guide to Internet Speeds
by Rachel Oaks | Apr 14, 2021 | Equipment Guides | 0
Internet service providers use a lot of specialized language to talk about Wi-Fi and internet plans. If the technical stuff goes over your head, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to be confused about your internet plan anymore—we’re here to explain internet speeds so you can be a Wi-Fi wiz.
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How to Program an RCA Universal Remote
by Dave Schafer | Mar 30, 2021 | 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.
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Cable Modem Buyers Guide 2021
by Rachel Oaks | Mar 24, 2021 | 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.
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TiVo Stream 4K Review
by Bill Frost | Feb 26, 2021 | Equipment Guides, Reviews | 0
At $49.99, the TiVo Stream 4K is one of the cheaper streaming devices on the market, and it features a cross-platform aggregation function that can save you some jumping between apps. Unfortunately, that function is limited to a handful of apps, only one of which offers live TV streaming.
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Chromecast with Google TV Review
by Bill Frost | Feb 19, 2021 | Equipment Guides, Reviews | 0
Forget everything you know about Chromecast: Chromecast with Google TV is the first new serious streaming device to come along in years. How serious? After hours of research and testing (and just watching TV with it) we’d recommend it alongside similar Roku and Amazon Fire TV streamers—a big leap from “toy” to “tool.”
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Best Gaming Consoles for Streaming Cable 2021
by Randy Harward | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 1
Gaming consoles do so much more than simply run games. Find out which consoles do the best at double-duty and are the best for streaming.
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TV Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right TV
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 18, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 0
With a big purchase like a TV, you want to be sure you’re making the right decision. We’re here to help you learn what to look for in a TV so that once you’ve got it set up, all you need to worry about is which show to watch first.
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Projectors vs. TVs
by Dave Schafer | Feb 16, 2021 | Equipment Guides, Versus Reviews | 5
Good projectors are both affordable and accessible, and they really give TVs a run for their money. Which is better for your living room, home cinema, or media room?
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