Category: Equipment

Best Dorm-Room TVs for Students

by Randy Harward | Dec 18, 2023 | Best of the Best, Equipment, Reviews

Don’t settle for a tiny laptop or smartphone screen when you’re unwinding with shows and movies after a long day of classes. We recommend outfitting your dorm with Samsung Q60B because of its bright picture and loads of features. But there are plenty of great TVs out there that are affordable, even on a student budget.

Here are our top five student TV recommendations.

Top 5 DVRs of 2023

by Randy Harward | Dec 15, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV

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.

Cable Splitters: Get TV in Every Room

by Bill Frost | Dec 12, 2023 | Equipment, TV

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.

Roku Express Review

by Bill Frost | Dec 11, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, Streaming, TV

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.

Best Wi-Fi Extenders

by Rachel Oaks | Nov 28, 2023 | Equipment, Internet, Reviews

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.

Most Outrageous As Seen on TV Gift Ideas

by Eric Chiu | Nov 28, 2023 | Deals, Entertainment, Equipment, Listicles

Need a fun holiday gift idea? Check out our gift guide with the most outrageous As Seen On TV products.

The Best Christmas Gifts for Dad

by Olivia Bono | Oct 25, 2023 | Entertainment, Equipment, Holiday, TV

Dads can be tricky to shop for. But you don’t have to worry about it this holiday season—we’ve got all the hottest gifts for your TV-loving dad.

Best Powerline Ethernet Adapters

by Eric Chiu | Oct 6, 2023 | Equipment, Internet

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.

Best Cox-Compatible Modems

by Rachel Oaks | Aug 24, 2023 | Equipment, Internet

If you’re paying $14.99 per month to lease Cox’s Panoramic Wi-Fi Gateway, you’re missing out on an opportunity to save cash. Over time, buying your own cable modem and wireless router costs a lot less than borrowing from Cox.

Best 55-Inch TV

by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV

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.