As a child, I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why computer monitors weren’t used interchangeably with TVs. After all, they do basically the same thing, right? To me, I thought the television and the computer should be all part of the same system. Now, this was back when households usually only had…
The WiFi network in your home is a critical component for the correct functioning of your Chromecast With Google TV device. Without this connection, your Chromecast will not be able to connect to the internet or to any other casting device on your home network. I will guide you through the steps to connect your…
The Google Chromecast device works seamlessly and effectively in most cases, but occasionally you may experience some issues connecting your mobile devices to your Chromecast. These issues can be frustrating since there is not much in the way of troubleshooting in the manual. Sometimes you may get an error message on your phone that says…
The number of people streaming movies and TV shows is quickly surpassing the number of cable and network television users – and for good reason. In large part due to devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick being so affordable and versatile. If you haven’t made the leap to a streaming device yet, you might…
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Most of the TVs we come across today have the label of being “Smart” TVs. The thing is, not all smart TVs are created equal. Every model has its own features and benefits. Some of these features are hard to distinguish. Having a television that has Alexa built-in isn’t the same as having a television…
So, you have an extra small room in your home and you have ideas of using it as a home theater or media room. You’re ready to design and enjoy the full movie experience, but where do you begin? For most homeowners, these home theater ideas are better executed with a little research. Without careful…
Finding the right universal remote to work with your Roku can be a little tricky if you don’t know what you’re looking for. I personally would highly recommend a couple models of Logitech’s Harmony Remote for your Roku. Before making your buying decision, you should know “why” and a few ins and outs. This article…
Smart TVs have evolved in much the same way as smartphones. We use to have flip-phones that didn’t really do much by today’s standards. You could call and text, but that was about it. Just as nearly all phones produced now are smartphones, most TV’s manufactured today are smart TVs. What kind of TV do…
Having Google Home connected to your TV is going to come in handy at some point I assure you. Whether you’re too lazy to walk over from across the room to grab the remote, you’re showing off for your friends or the remote is buried in the couch, there will come a time. You actually…
So, you have a remote for your TV, a remote for your Fire Stick, a remote for your cable box, and a remote for your DVD player. Maybe you’ve been able to get your cable remote to work your TV and possibly your DVD player, which saves a lot of hassle, but it certainly won’t…
A convenient novelty with Alexa, Netflix commands are great for multitasking with the TV in the background, showing off for visitors or having lost the remote control. Not to mention, using Alexa on Fire Stick eliminates the tedious process of typing out the movie you’re searching for. In this article, I’ll show you how to…
