Why Am I Getting a Buffering Message On House of Cards?
Q. I like to watch videos from Netflix on the Internet, but today I started getting a ‘buffering’ message while watching the new season of House of Cards. Is [...]
Should I Buy a Smart TV or a Smart TV Player?
Q. I’ve been thinking about buying a Smart TV so I can watch Netflix streaming video, but a friend tells me that I should just get a Blu-ray player that has Netflix [...]
Will Rain Ruin My DIRECTV Picture?
Q. I have cable but I’ve been thinking about getting DIRECTV. But I live in an area where we get a lot of rain and I’m told this is a problem with satellite. We [...]
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Cord-Cutters, Should You Buy a TV Antenna?
Q. I’ve been thinking about getting a rooftop antenna to get my local channels. I hear the picture is better and I could get rid of my cable TV service and cut the [...]
Pay TV Service: Should I Sign a 2-Year Contract?
Q. I’ve been thinking about signing up with DIRECTV for its Genie Whole Home DVR service. DIRECTV says it will install it for free if I agree to a two-year contract. [...]
How Long Does a TV Projector Lamp Last?
Q. I’ve been thinking of building my own Home Theater with a projector rather than a traditional TV. But I hear that projector lamps don’t last very long. Is that [...]
Why Did My TV Look Better In the Store?
Q. I went shopping for a TV the other day and was amazed at how bright some sets looked in the store. The picture just seemed to jump out of the set. Why doesn’t my set [...]
Is It Safe to Buy a TV Online?
Q. The college basketball tournament is next month and I’m thinking of buying a new TV to watch all the games. But is it safe to buy a TV from a web site? Will it come [...]
How Much Should You Spend On An HDMI Cable?
Q. I just bought a new HDTV and everyone tells me I will get a better picture if I use an HDMI cable instead of my old component cables. So, Mr. Answer Man, what kind of HDMI [...]
Why Does My TV’s Picture Quality Keep Changing?
Q. I have DIRECTV and sometimes it seems like the picture on HBO and some of the other channels is better than at other times. Is this true or am I seeing things? I also [...]
Should I Buy an Extended Warranty For a TV?
Q. My friend just bought a 60-inch TV for around $1,200 and the store told him he should get the extended warranty for an extra $150. He did. Was that a good move? — [...]