Category: Equipment Guides
How to Get the Best Internet for Gaming
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 21, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Tired of lag taking down your gaming sessions? Here’s what you need from your internet setup to game optimally.
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Top 5 DVRs of 2025
by Randy Harward | Dec 15, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
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.
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How To Program an RCA Universal Remote
by Randy Harward | Dec 12, 2023 | 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.
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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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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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Best Powerline Ethernet Adapters 2024
by Eric Chiu | Oct 6, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Powerline adapters use your home’s electrical wiring to create an Ethernet connection anywhere you have wall outlets. Read our comprehensive guide to find the best powerline adapter for you.
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