Category: Equipment Guides
Cable Splitters: Get TV in Every Room
by Bill Frost | Dec 12, 2023 | Equipment Guides
If you have multiple TVs at home—but you don’t want additional cable boxes running up your cable TV bill—cable splitters are the solution. We’ll teach you how to install a cable splitter and help you find the right (cheap) cable splitter for you.
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Roku Express Review
by Bill Frost | Dec 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
Roku Express is a tween—not quite an over-the-top streaming box or an HDMI stick but somewhere in the middle. The distinction matters less than the price: it’s just $24.99, which makes the Express the cheapest full-featured streaming device on the market.
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Fastest Wireless Routers 2024
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 30, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Our experts compared 81 Wi-Fi 6 routers to find the fastest routers on the market.
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Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems 2024
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 29, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Our experts compared 55 mesh Wi-Fi systems to find the best one for your home.
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Best Wi-Fi Extenders 2024
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 28, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
There’s more to Wi-Fi than just speed: your Wi-Fi network’s range is also an important part of performance. Improve your internet reliability with a Wi-Fi extender.
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TV Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right TV
by Rachel Oaks | Nov 16, 2023 | Equipment Guides
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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College Move-In Shopping Guide
by Eric Chiu | Jul 24, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Heading back to school? Check out our guide to the essential TV and internet gear you need for your dorm or new place.
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Summer BBQ Gift Guide
by Eric Chiu | Jul 10, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Getting your grill on for the summer? CableTV.com has you covered with our summer BBQ hardware guide.
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Best 55-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Black Friday is the best time to buy a new 55-inch smart TV. Our TV experts think the Samsung QN90B (QN55QN90BAFXZA) is the best 55-inch TV overall, but the Hisense U8H is the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. And Amazon has the best 55-inch deal we’ve found: the QN90B bundled with either a SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller or Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar.
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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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