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4 home theater tricks I use for small spaces

Oddly enough, even though I’ve been a homeowner since 2018, I sometimes miss apartment living a lot. Sure, a house offers more space, but an

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4 reasons I’m never unplugging my old CRT

It might not feel like it, but CRT TVs haven’t been popular for decades at this point. I know, I know, we’re all getting old.

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5 settings you need to change on your OLED before you watch even one movie

If you’re seeking an authentic theater-like experience at home, it’s best to invest in a quality OLED smart TV. These high-end models feature individual pixels

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HDMI with Ethernet doesn’t matter on a new TV

It’s actually relatively easy to shop for HDMI cables with a few basic pieces of information — the main thing you need to know is

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I wish every Apple TV owner knew these 4 pro tips

The Apple TV 4K is one of the most popular streaming boxes on the market — and it’s for good reason. The Apple TV 4K,

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I turned off 5 settings and my TV stopped spying on me

All of your connected electronic devices are spying on you in one way or another, and that includes your smart TV. It knows what you’re

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4 ways you’re using your USB cables wrong

USB isn’t the sexiest topic out there, I’ll admit. But it goes without saying that our lives are pretty dependent on it, even in an

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Why I still pay for a VPN even though free ones are everywhere

Sometimes, I’m surprised how often VPNs (virtual private networks) turn up in online reporting, considering how rarely I hear people talk about them elsewhere. But

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An HDMI 2.1 cable isn’t enough

You might not realize it, but there have been several generations of HDMI cables at this point. HDMI 2.2 is on the horizon, but your

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Phone batteries aren’t getting any better, even on the most expensive models

For me and a lot of other owners, there are a lot of long-standing gripes about smartphones that aren’t being addressed with the priority we