What Can Smart TVs Do?
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Smart TVs are taking over. If you are in the market for a new television, you might consider going this route. But if this is your first one, you may not fully understand what they can do. There’s a reason why these televisions have increased in popularity. They are designed to connect to your home’s Wi-Fi, which results in a whole new entertainment experience. If you’re not sure how this technology works, here is a look at what a smart TV can do. Connect to Netflix and Hulu Netflix and Hulu are excellent choices if you want to cut cable and reduce your monthly expenses. You might have to access these streaming channels (and others) through a streaming device. Some people use an Apple TV or a gaming console, but with a smart TV, you don’t need a separate device. Simply connect the TV to your home’s Wi-Fi network and then download the Netflix or Hulu app. You can stream and not worry about the expense of buying a streaming device. Connect to the Internet Since you’re able to connect… Read more
Broadcast (or over-the-air) TV may sound like ancient history. But many households without cable or satellite rely on these stations and streaming services. Back in 2009, TV made the switch from analog to digital television. As long as someone has a digital converter box, they can get over-the-air TV. Sometimes, with more stations than before and better quality picture. If you’ve had cable for a while and you’re tired of the expense, you might consider a switch to broadcast or over-the-air TV. This is an option if you’re not a big TV watcher and don’t need as many channels. Before canceling any services, however, here’s a look at a few pros and cons of over-the-air TV. Pros: No cost A major plus of over-the-air television is that you’ll pay nothing for TV each month. There’s a monthly bill with cable or satellite, which can be more than $100 depending on your plan. Over-the-air TV has a variety of local stations including major networks. If the majority of the programs you love come on networks like CBS, NBC or ABC, you… Read more
Streaming lets you watch a multitude of shows and movies at your convenience. But you’ll need reliable Internet and enough speed for interruption-free programs. When you initially signed up for a streaming service, your experience might have started off good. Yet lately, you notice lagging from time to time. This is annoying and frustrating, but there are simple tricks to improve your Wi-Fi and fix streaming problems. Move your router to an open area Routers can be unsightly and clash with your home decor. Therefore, you might choose to keep your router out of sight. The problem with keeping your router tucked away is that your Wi-Fi signal might be unable to reach your devices. And unfortunately, this contributes to a poor streaming experience. The ideal place for a router is the center of the home. But sometimes, the center places the router between walls, which can obstruct its signal. A blocked signal often results in interruptions and buffering while streaming. If possible, move your router to an open area so there’s no obstructions or interference. Buy a new router Similar… Read more
TV has change so much over the past ten years, so much so that some people have had difficulty keeping up. You might remember a time when you had to watch TV shows live. And if you weren’t home and didn’t want to miss a show, you had to set your VCR and keep a few blank tapes on standby. It’s a different scenario now. But since change happens gradually, it’s easy to forget or not realize just how different things are today. Here’s a look at how TV has evolved: We can watch an entire season in a weekend There was a time when movie rental stores like Blockbuster only had movie rentals. They eventually branched out and began offering entire seasons of our favorite sitcoms and dramas. Storefront movie rental stores are a thing of the past. Even so, they changed the game forever. If you subscribe to a streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu, you can still watch entire seasons of a show—sometimes in just one weekend. So if there’s a popular show that you’ve never… Read more
Whether it’s the end of your favorite show’s season or the end of an entire series, this is a time of mixed emotions. You’ve become emotionally invested in the lives of your favorite characters over the past years or months. You’ve set time aside to watch the show each and every week. And the show has been the topic of your conversations at work, home or school. What will you do now that the show has ended? Here’s a look at a few ways to fill your time until a show returns, or you find your new favorite drama after a series finale. Take a break from TV Watching several shows throughout the week can consume a lot of your time in the evenings. Now that your shows have ended for the season or permanently, you might consider a break from TV. Not to say you can’t watch TV. But with more time on your hands, this is the perfect time to explore or discover other activities. Maybe you’ve been putting off starting a new hobby or reading a book.… Read more
