I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…your Chromecast, there is an issue with standard casting. Let's say you just cast a tab from your phone, which does allow you to display a URL on screen so you…
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This one setting was ruining my TV — turning it off fixed everything
…While the TV's mini-LED Panel doesn't feature the deep blacks and bright whites that OLED offers, it's still very bright, and, aside from some blooming issues and pixelation…
I changed this hidden Pixel 10 Pro setting, and the display instantly looked better
…off when I'm watching a TV show or movie on a streaming app like Netflix or Apple TV+, because it slightly distorts the display and, in turn, the colors of the…
I don't use HDMI, and I never will
…Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge The World of HDMI From living room TVs to bleeding-edge displays — how well do you really know the cable that changed everything? History Standards Hardware…
I discovered most of my HDMI 2.1 cables aren't certified, and it's shockingly common
…I almost never use HDMI outside of my TV, and instead opt for DisplayPort, as it dodges much of this HDMI version nonsense. But once I ran into a DisplayPort-specific issue…
I spent $10 to turn my PC into a wireless console, and it's the best couch gaming upgrade possible
…shouldn't be an issue at all). On your PC, head to the PIN tab and pair your TV as a new device, making sure both devices display the same PIN code…
Your soundbar won't talk to your TV, and manufacturers act like that's normal
…If your smart TV suddenly stopped displaying video from a game console, there would be outrage. Yet with eARC, the expectation often seems to be that users should update firmware, replace cables…
Your streaming stick is slower than it should be, and your router is to blame
…Streaming sticks are built to receive data over the air and render video output to a connected display. They're smaller than a phone and are usually placed behind a TV to…
Your old phone is still better than half the smart displays people keep buying
…Related Smart TVs keep getting worse, so I use an old TV with a Chromecast instead Old tech is seemingly always better A phone is so much better Better specs for free…
I upgraded my soundbar three times before realizing the actual weak link was sitting under the TV
…A bad or outdated cable can cause dropouts, handshake issues, missing HDR, or flaky eARC behavior that may appear to be a problem with your TV or streaming box. If your setup…