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Category: TV FAQs

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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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How Much Should I Be Paying for Cable TV?

by | Feb 20, 2023 | TV FAQs

The average cable TV plan costs around $83. How do we know? Our TV experts looked at hundreds of TV plans, internet plans, and bundles from 15 top cable providers in the US, comparing them on price, channel counts, and download speeds to inform your buying decisions. Keep reading for more details.

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a TV?

by | Feb 1, 2023 | TV FAQs

The best time to buy a TV will vary based on whether you want the latest and greatest model or simply the best price. Either way, finding a good deal on a TV depends nearly as much on when you buy as what you buy.

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My Apple TV Remote Is Not Working

by | 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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Why Does My Cable Internet Keep Dropping?

by | Dec 8, 2022 | TV FAQs

Cable internet connection issues can be a huge inconvenience. But don’t dismay over your dropped connections too much. We’ve researched four common causes for cable internet outages and connection issues—and how you can fix them.

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What Do the Lights on Your Modem/Router Mean?

by | 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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How to Connect Your iPhone to Your TV

by | Nov 10, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs

Whether you need to mirror your phone screen or use your iPhone as a remote, we’ve rounded up the most common ways to connect your iPhone to your TV and how to do it.

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What Is Basic Cable and How Do I Get It?

by | Aug 1, 2022 | TV FAQs

Looking to save a little on your TV budget? Find out more about basic cable and other cheap alternatives to standard cable.

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How to Fix a Buzzing TV

by | Jan 24, 2022 | TV FAQs

The most common causes for a buzzing TV have relatively simple cures. Find a remedy for your TV’s unwanted sound in CableTV.com’s troubleshooting guide.

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What Is a Smart TV?

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs

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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