How to Remove TV’s ‘Soap Opera Effect’
Q. I am in need for a new TV but have put off buying one because I loathe the ‘soap opera effect.’ Is there anyway to turn this off on new TVs? Is there a particular TV [...]
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What’s the Cheapest Way to Watch HBO?
Q. I want to see the new HBO show, Sharp Objects, with Amy Adams because I love Amy Adams! I’ve seen everything she’s been in. But I don’t have HBO. [...]
Buying a TV? Don’t Forget to Save the Box!
Q. I just bought a great new TV online and I installed it myself with no trouble. It looks awesome! But a friend of mine said I should keep the box just in case. Why? He [...]
When You Should Re-Set Your TV
Q. I love all the new technology available to us today as TV viewers. I have a Smart Blu-ray player, a Roku, a Smart TV in another room and a DIRECTV Genie HD DVR. But one [...]
Netflix Adding 5 New Original Shows This Week
Netflix this week plans to add eight new TV shows and movies to its streaming lineup, including five originals. The new titles will include season two of Drug Lords, the [...]
How Can You Get 4K From fuboTV?
Q. I’ve been thinking of getting fuboTV since I heard they had 4K shows. But is fubo’s 4K on all devices, or just a few? — Frank, Boston. Frank, first, for [...]
Are TV Extended Warranties Worth the Money?
Q. My friend just bought a 60-inch TV for around $1000 and the store told him he should get the extended warranty for an extra $150. He did. Was that a good move? — Mickey, [...]
Roku: Can You Watch It For Free?
Q. I read that Roku, the Internet TV set-top, has thousands of channels. But are they free? is there a monthly fee like TiVo has? — Katherine, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. [...]
How to Fix a TV Picture That’s Too Dark
Q. The picture on my Sony TV seems a little dark, particularly during movies. Is there anything I can do about it? — Bill, Amarillo, Texas. I touched on this in our TV [...]
Can Watching TV In a Dark Room Hurt Your Eyes?
Q. I often watch TV in a dark room because it reminds me of watching a movie in the movie theater. But I sometimes wonder if it’s bad for my eyes. I remember my parents [...]
Netflix Adding 53 New Titles This Week
Netflix this week plans to add 53 new TV shows and movies to its streaming lineup, including 12 originals. The new titles will include a new season of Comedians In Cars [...]
DIRECTV Now: When Are They Raising Prices?
Q. I’ve been thinking of getting DIRECTV Now. But I hear they are raising prices. Is that true? And when will it happen if it is true? — Tanya, Cleveland. [...]