There are more ways to get free TV than you might think. One is to try free TV streaming services like Tubi, Pluto or Freevee, but they generally don’t have sports, local news or big-name network TV shows. One more is to connect an antenna to your TV to get your local ABC, CBS, Fox, …
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Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector Review: Get a Handle on 4K Lasers
Let me say this up front: the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K is a weird product. Not necessarily in a bad way, it’s just… different. This projector is trying to find — or perhaps forge — a particular niche, and I’m not entirely sure it can pull it off. With its handle and compact size it’s easily tote-able, like other …
Read More »Backyard Movie Night: What You Need for Summer Cinema Under the Stars
You don’t have to travel far to have a good time. It’s hard to beat a great cookout with friends or dinners on the patio, but you can use your outdoor oasis for so much more — including big-screen entertainment. All it takes is a decent projector and a few other accessories, and you can transform your yard into your own personal …
Read More »AAXA P8 Portable Projector Review: Teeny Price, Tiny Size, Totally Bright
The AAXA P8 is small and cheap even compared to other portable projectors I’ve reviewed. The Nebula Capsule is almost as minuscule but it’s a whopping 20% more expensive. Impressively, the P8 has a full-size HDMI input, Bluetooth and a headphone jack. Disappointingly, it’s not powered by USB, so you have to use the included power adapter, which adds bulk to an …
Read More »Best Camera Gear for Your Next Road Trip
If you’re heading out on the road for a once-in-a-lifetime trip this summer, you’ll want to capture every moment you can. And that means you’ll need to bring plenty of camera equipment with you. But when you’ve got limited space in your bag or car, you need to ensure you’re only packing the essentials. I put this list together while …
Read More »Best Camera for Summer Travel
With summer travel heating up (pun intended), it’s logical to start thinking about how best to share your adventures with friends and family back home. Whether it’s a long road trip, a visit to a National Park or three or even just a weekend getaway upstate, the right camera for the adventure can help you preserve the memories. You don’t, as …
Read More »Want Higher Definition? Tone Down Your TV’s Sharpness Setting
Sharpness is one of the many picture settings you can adjust on your TV, like brightness, contrast, and color. Turning them all up might seem like a great idea. After all, who wants a picture that’s dim, colorless and dull, right? In reality, maxing out any of those adjustments can ruin your picture, making it less accurate and limiting the potential …
Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Take Your Indoor TV Outside for the Summer
Summer is here, and with the sunny days and warm weather, you’re probably eager to spend as much time as possible outside. If you have a nice outdoor space like a deck or gazebo, covered or not, you might be curious if you can enjoy TV outside too. After all, watching the big game with friends, movie nights with the family, …
Read More »Why You Can (Probably) Get a Bigger TV Than You Think
Long gone are the days where a “big” TV was 36 inches. Now even 42 and 50 are barely considered “mid-sized.” Thanks to 4K resolutions and ultraslim designs, modern TVs have larger screens but take up less space. If you’re thinking about getting a new TV you might be wondering, how big can you go? The answer might be a bigger size than you’d think. …
Read More »TV Shopping? Consider buying a 2021 TV (and Save Money)
What’s happening New 2022 TV models are now available, but plenty of 2021 TVs are still out there. Why it matters 2022 TVs might be newer, but they’re also more expensive and have similar features to the 2021 models. You’ll save money right now by grabbing a 2021 unit. Or wait until the fall when 2022 TVs will be on …
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