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Category: TV FAQs

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What Is Streaming TV?

by | Feb 9, 2024 | TV FAQs

Streaming TV is simply video content delivered over the internet instead of a cable in the ground or a dish on the roof. Watch on a TV, tablet, phone, laptop, or wherever you want, no muss or fuss—if you have a decent internet connection, you’re ready to stream.

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Showtime vs Showtime Anytime

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME vs. SHOWTIME Anytime: Which Is Best for You?

by | Jan 12, 2024 | Reviews, TV FAQs, Versus Reviews

Whether you’re stalking your next serial killer show (Dexter) or needing a dark comedy (Black Monday) to keep you laughing through quarantine, the premium channel SHOWTIME is a solid streaming option. We’ll help you find the cheapest, easiest, and best ways to stream SHOWTIME with or without cable. Come on, you know your Dark Passenger craves it.

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How To Program an RCA Universal Remote

by | 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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What is Freevee?

by | Nov 10, 2023 | Entertainment, TV FAQs

Remember streaming service IMDb TV? That was too hard to say, so owner Amazon rebranded it as Freevee in 2022. As the new name implies, Freevee is a FAST (free ad-supported TV) streamer that serves up previously-released TV shows and movies for no cost (but with commercials).

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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote

by | Jul 27, 2023 | TV FAQs

Does using your new DIRECTV remote have you scratching your head? We’ve made a step-by-step guide to help you get it paired and ready to go.

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Which Cable Providers Let Me Stream TV Anywhere?

by | Jul 21, 2023 | TV FAQs

Since we’re always on the go these days, many of us don’t have a chance to watch TV at home. But with smartphones and tablets as prevalent as they are and with nearly every major cable company offering an app that can stream TV, there’s no reason to miss your favorite shows anymore—no matter where you are.

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How to Cut the Cord

by | Jun 9, 2023 | TV FAQs

Admit it: You’ve been putting off dropping your cable or satellite TV service because you’re worried you won’t be able to get all your shows and sports from that “internet TV.” We get it, but streaming TV can deliver the full viewing experience and for less money (in most cases).

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How To Program a DISH Remote

by | Jun 2, 2023 | TV FAQs

So you’ve got a DISH universal remote, and you want to get it set up to control your entire home theater, rather than just your Hopper or Joey receiver. Piece of cake!

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How You Can Wall Mount a TV in Your House: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

by | May 3, 2023 | TV FAQs

For maximum cool factor and a superclean look for your entertainment center, mounting your flat-panel TV is the way to go. Here’s how to get that flat screen up on the wall.

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A black TV screen with text reading "IPTV?" (Photo: Andres Jasso on Unsplash. Cropping and text by CableTV.com)

What Is IPTV?

by | Apr 26, 2023 | TV FAQs

You may have heard tales of IPTV (internet protocol TV), a magical way to have every TV show and movie at your fingertips—and possibly even for free. IPTV is real—but you should know a few things about it before you try to catch that golden TV goose. Read on for answers to popular questions about IPTV.

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