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Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O Apple TV — the hardware — is one of the best streaming devices money can buy, giving you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix and….
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Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O The TCL Q6 is an intriguing television. It’s a very affordable QLED TV, even at its larger sizes. And it’s a Google TV — that is,….
Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Resetting your TV is one of those things that’s important to know how to do, even if you’re not likely to do it all that….
Derek Malcolm/Moyens I/O It’s probably likely that your awesome hi-fi speakers are heard far more than they are seen, and that’s just fine. But what isn’t fine is that you….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O We set up and tear down a lot of home theater and audio/video gear on a daily basis — everything from speakers and subwoofers to….
Noise-canceling headphones and earbuds are a godsend. If you’ve ever owned a pair, you’ll know their ability to create a peaceful, noise-free listening experience that’s excellent for listening to music,….
Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O When it comes to the streaming platforms that power our access to the world of services from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more, there’s no….
Wireless earbuds typically follow a very easy-to-understand set of instructions: open their charging case (and/or remove them from their case) and they’ll power up and connect to your phone. When….
Image used with permission by copyright holder Netflix is one of the oldest streaming platforms out there, and it’s still one of the best apps for indulging in new movies….
Smart home technology has expanded dramatically over the past few years, and there’s no shortage of cool tech available to help you with your holiday decorations. Halloween is a particularly….
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Simon Cohen / Moyens I/O Our headphones and earbuds are everyday audio accessories that many of us can’t live without. These days, big brands like Sony, Bose, and Apple have….
If you’ve been on the hunt for a new pair of earbuds or headphones, you’ve surely come across a unique technology called bone conduction. Offering an alternative to the traditional….
Simon Cohen / Moyens I/O When it comes to discussions of digital audio, you’ll quickly run into an alphabet soup of acronyms: MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, DSD, and so….
Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O There aren’t a whole lot of major user-facing changes in for Apple TV with the upgrade to tvOS 17. (There’s a lot new in iOS….
When it comes to music-streaming services, would it surprise you to learn that there was a time when platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal didn’t even exist? Back in….
Zeke Jones / Moyens I/O When it comes to fast and reliable 4K streaming, one of the best streaming devices for the job is the Apple TV. The latest edition….
Sonos is an excellent multiroom wireless sound system that offers a wide range of speakers to meet different needs. Whether you’re looking for a Wi-Fi-connected single speaker like the Play….
Vizio Fingerprints, sneeze debris, and other gross human and animal fluids are never fun to look at, especially when they’re plastered on to your TV screen. Allowing gunk to buildup….
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms for all things movies and TV shows. Home to an immense library of titles, the Netflix archive is constantly changing and….
Moyens I/O Ever heard someone mention an issue with blooming on their TV, or a noticeable halo effect on their monitor, and wondered what the heck they were referring to?….
Netflix does not offer free trials. That’s unfortunate news for those of us looking to test the waters with one of the world’s top streaming platforms. Fortunately, there are a….
Riley Young / Moyens I/O AirPods , for all of their amazing sound and features, can get quite dirty. Lint, smudges, sweat, and wax tend to build up over time….
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Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Disney+ is home to hundreds of movies and shows from Disney proper, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, NatGeo, and 21st Century Fox. You’ll also be able to….
PepsiCo Super Bowl 2024 is finally here. The vast majority of Super Bowl viewers probably don’t recall the exact moment when the big game became as anticipated for its commercials….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O Apple TV is easily one of the best streaming devices you can get, hands down. It’s a gateway to all your streaming services like Netflix….
Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O One year in, and this much is clear: Having NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV has been a pretty big success. Perhaps that….
If you can hear clearly, you’ll likely want to turn Netflix subtitles off so you can see the full screen distraction free. The only problem is the instructions are different….
Simon Cohen / Moyens I/O If your Apple AirPods are acting up, we know how frustrating that can be. Whether it’s the latest 3rd-gen regular AirPods or the even latest….
Simon Cohen / Moyens I/O Keeping the firmware of your precious AirPods up to date, whether they’re the latest third-generation wireless earbuds, Apple’s flagship AirPods Pro 2, or the fanciest….
Zeke Jones / Moyens I/O Casting content from the tiny screen of your smartphone to a big, beautiful TV makes for a much better experience for viewing photos and watching….
Moyens I/O It was a big year for football in 2023, for both the American and international versions. On the pigskin front, NFL Sunday Ticket made a (mostly) successful leap….
It’s a jungle of music streaming platforms out there, so it stands to reason that Amazon would have one among its massive kingdom of services. And while Amazon Music might….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O If you’ve got a household full of Netflix viewers with radically different tastes in what they like to watch on the world’s biggest streaming service,….
Amazon The Amazon Prime Video app allows you to download movies and show episodes for offline viewing on your Android or iOS device or on a desktop Mac or Windows….
Google While some hotels offer complimentary HBO and other viewing packages, others only allow for limited options. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you’re a Chromecast user,….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O Roku devices are reliable and fairly inexpensive, but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Maybe you’ve noticed that your Roku device hasn’t been working as fast….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O It you’re a Roku user, you’re undoubtedly aware of how important it is that your Roku remote is paired and working properly to make sure….
Kanto Whether you’re chasing audio bliss for your music system made up of a stereo receiver/integrated amplifier or a bigger, multichannel surround sound system with a sophisticated AV receiver for….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O If you’re a Netflix user in the U.S., you’ve undoubtedly heard that the streaming giant has cracked down on password sharing, and has policies and….
If you believe the hype and marketing tactics from TV manufacturers and retailers, you’d think it’s always a great time to buy a TV. This, of course, isn’t true. You….
Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O If you have a 4K monitor or, better yet, a 4K TV, then it only makes sense that you’ll want to know how to watch….
If you’re in the market for a music streaming service, you can’t really go wrong with Apple Music. With a catalog of more than 100 million songs, all in high-quality….