Category: Equipment Guides
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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I Set Up A Plex Server, Here’s What I Learned
by Eric Chiu | Jul 5, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Want to learn how to build your own Plex server setup? We’ll walk you through how we made our Plex Media Server.
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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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The Complete Guide to TV Ports: How to Hook Up Your TV
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Not sure how to connect your TV? We made a comprehensive cheat sheet on how to connect everything to everything else. DVI? HDMI? USB? Bookmark this page and never be confused again.
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Apple TV 4K Review 2023
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 9, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
If you love Apple products, the Apple TV 4K won’t disappoint. It’s elegant, easy to use, and packed with the potential to support all your favorite apps. Because it runs best in tandem with other Apple devices, it isn’t the right device for Android users. Those outside of the Apple ecosystem will likely have a better time with another streaming device.
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My Apple TV Remote Is Not Working
by Mike Strayer | Dec 13, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs
You depend on your Apple TV remote for so much entertainment, so it’s understandable that you might find yourself feeling a little ornery when it stops working properly. Don’t get too worked up about it, though, because we’ve researched some common problems (and easy solutions) to check before tossing it out and buying a new Apple TV remote.
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What Do the Lights on Your Modem/Router Mean?
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 6, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs
We’ll help you identify each light on your modem and router—plus troubleshoot common problems so your devices can have a strong internet connection.
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Best 65-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Nov 18, 2022 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Black Friday is the best time of year to buy that 65-inch TV that has you all slobbery. Our TV experts recommend the Samsung QN90B (QN65QN90BAFXZA) best 65-inch TV overall and show you a sweet bundle deal including a Mackie soundbar. And, for budget shoppers, we suggest the Hisense U8H is the best 65-inch TV under $1,000.
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