Your TV mounting location is probably ruining your viewing experience
…The neck strain is definitely going to be an issue, but another problem you will have to contend with is terrible viewing angles. Even with a half-decent TV, you'll end…
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Belkin bricked my Wemo plugs, and it was the best thing that ever happened to my smart home
…TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini $20 at Amazon Related A $40 streaming stick fixed everything wrong with my smart TV Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is far more capable…
I switched from powerline adapters to MoCA and should have done it years ago
…Even switching that out for a mesh network didn't do much, because the backhaul was still wireless and subject to the same interference issues. It was a step in the right…
Your 5-year-old router isn't just slow — it's an unpatched security loophole
…A modern router will not only patch the most common security vulnerabilities, but also ensure your Wi-Fi isn't struggling with avoidable performance issues. Related Your old router isn't trash…
I spent $90 on a power conditioner, and it fixed my entire home theater setup
…If you are old enough to remember your TV going crazy when the vacuum cleaner was plugged in, that's one easy example of why you'd want a power conditioner. They…
Home Assistant can now see when you use the physical remote, and it changes everything
…Instead of buying a new TV with more advanced features or throwing away an old sound system, these devices can be improved with nothing but a small SBC and an IR receiver…
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…Later, I repositioned my main router, and then coverage stopped being an issue. Obviously, that meant sending the older router back into the drawer. I decided to continue using my old router…
I thought I needed a NAS, then I used this device for Plex instead
…TV 4K, along with a few other high-end streaming devices, like the Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max . This means that file-type compatibility issues…
I couldn’t get Plex remote streaming to work until I made this simple fix
…Let’s say you have Plex running on your laptop, PC , or a NAS, and you want to watch something on your TV. All you need to do is download the app…
Asus solved WOLED's biggest weakness, and the price tag proves they actually did something different
…issue, but I'm pointing it out for completeness. The latest firmware version fixes most of the quirks, and I recommend upgrading as soon as you unbox it. Related Your OLED TV…