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Why Isn't Cable TV In 4K?

Dude, where's my 4K TV? I mean, sure, you can go out and buy a 4K TV set for cheap. But if you subscribe to cable or satellite, there just isn't that much 4K content available despite the astronomical monthly bill. All the major streaming services,...

Den W. · 20 May 2022 · 1.5K

4K Isn't Really 4K

Did you know 4K often isn't actually 4K? Even though tons of electronics companies advertise screens, game consoles and streaming sticks with 4K support, there's actually no real standard for what the heck "4K" really means. It's just a word, it's ju...

Jacob Enderson · 2 years ago · 1.2K

Why THESE Old Brands DIED?

No matter who you are, star athlete, charismatic tech news host, or Eastern Bloc dictator, holding onto power is a difficult task. And perhaps few people realized this more than the people behind the iconic TV brands of yesteryear. There's a good ch...

Den W. · 13 May 2020 · 882

Five Things You Can't Do On British Television

I grew up in the age of linear television, when most people in Britain had a  choice of only four or five channels and when a lot of the nation watched  the same shows at the same time. And when a medium has that much power, it gets regulat...

Jacob Enderson · 09 November 2020 · 687

What Is Native 1080p Resolution, And What Does It Mean For Your TV?

Native 1080P Portable Projector is the resolution that your TV is designed to display. It’s also the maximum resolution that your TV can display. If you have a 1080p TV, that means that it can display a 1080p signal from a Blu-ray player, game...

Alex · 11 October 2022 · 645

Do TVs Suck As Monitors?

Life is full of situations where it makes sense to just take a shortcut, right? I mean, how many of us are guilty of just sticking of vase on top of a scratched table instead of refinishing the thing. And so it is with video signals. Most of the thin...

Alex · 04 November 2020 · 240

There's ANOTHER Version of HDMI

HDMI made the entire Internet mad recently by introducing a confusing new branding scheme when the old one was serving everyone just fine. But hold on, there's more, because it's about to get more confusing with the introduction of HDMI 2.1a. So let...

Den W. · 19 February 2022 · 308

Do THIS On Your TV when you connect it to PC

Monitors and TVs seem pretty similar these days, don't they? They're both flat, pixel covered rectangles that output a picture. So what's stopping you from using a big old TV as the display for your PC? Bigger is better, right? Well, despite the fac...

Alex · 08 May 2021 · 156

What Happened To Those Huge Satellite Dishes?

If you're old like me, you probably remember those big, ugly satellite dishes adorning people's backyards. They were big enough for a kid to skateboard in. But even during my heyday in the 1990s, no one I knew who actually had one used it anymore. So...

Den W. · 10 September 2022 · 109

Why TVs Are SO CHEAP

If you're old enough, you might remember all the hype around HDTVs, when they first came out, in the late 1990s, and how expensive they were. In fact, the cheapest model you could get at first, would set you back $8,000. But nowadays, you can get an...

Den W. · 10 May 2021 · 101

Understanding Pixel Cleaning on OLED Displays

Do you ever wonder what the pixel cleaning or pixel refresh option is on your fancy new OLED TV or monitor? Sadly, it doesn't Windex your screen for you, despite the name, but it could be the most important feature your display has, as it's crucial f...

Jacob Enderson · 22 January · 126

Mastering Your Samsung TV: A Comprehensive Guide to Settings and Signal Options

Navigating the world of television settings can be tricky, especially with the multitude of features packed into modern Samsung TVs. Whether you're wrestling with first-time setups, Smart TV functions, or different signal options, this guide has got...

Alex · 05 July 2023 · 94

How to turn off your Apple TV?

Apple loves to claim that apps are the future of TV. But what happens when you have had enough and need to turn off your Apple TV. There are many ways to turn off your Apple TV when you need to take it out of use for a bit. You can't get e...

sadaf hasan · 28 July 2022 · 91

The DUMBEST Thing About HDMI

It used to be that trying to hook up something to a TV or a monitor was like dumping garbage onto a truck. You'd plug in some analog cables and the TV would just show whatever it was sent. If the picture looked off in some way, such as having weird c...

Alex · 02 January 2021 · 91

Best Smart TVs for the money in 2020 | TOP 5 to buy

Smart TVs are the latest trend in the TV industry. Not only can you watch your favorite TV shows, but you can also browse the web, stream content, play video games, and more. In this video, we’re going to look at the top five best smart TVs ava...

Alex · 14 July 2020 · 76

Elevate Your Home Entertainment: Reasons Why a 43-Inch TV is the Ideal Choice

Are you looking for a new TV for your home entertainment setup but can't seem to make up your mind on a single one. I get it, with so many different sizes available, it can be hard to find the perfect one that fits your needs and budget. Well, in th...

Alex · 29 May 2023 · 78