Category: TV
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.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
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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Best 75-Inch TVs in 2023
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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The Complete Guide to TV Ports: How to Hook Up Your TV
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, TV
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
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 9, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
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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How To Cut the Cord
by Bill Frost | Jun 9, 2023 | Streaming, TV
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 Watch The CW
by Bill Frost | Jun 7, 2023 | Channel Guide, Entertainment, Streaming, TV
The CW, a joint TV network venture between CBS and WarnerMedia (the “C” and the “W” of the name), has been broadcasting since 2006 and is carried by over 200 local TV stations in the US. The network currently airs over 25 younger-skewing series, including Riverdale, Batwoman, and Superman & Lois.
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10 TV Classics on Crackle
by Bill Frost | Jun 2, 2023 | Entertainment, Listicles, Streaming, TV
Crackle, formerly part of Sony but now owned by the Chicken Soup for the Soul media company, is one of the oldest streaming services out there—it technically launched a year before YouTube, if you can imagine that far back in time. The free on-demand streamer is known mostly as a destination for movies, but there’s also a treasure trove of obscure-but-awesome TV shows on Crackle.
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How To Program a DISH Remote
by Randy Harward | Jun 2, 2023 | Equipment, TV
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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The Bear Season 2, Black Mirror, and the Biggest New Shows to Watch
by Bill Frost | Jun 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
To paraphrase Martha & The Vandellas’ “Dancing In the Street,” “Summer’s here and the time is right for watching more TV!” (The joke lands better if you sing it.) June TV’s coming in hot with over 175 new and returning shows and movie premieres, so let’s start watching—and dancing, if you’re into it.
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