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Best OTA Antennas 2024

Best OTA Antennas 2024

While cable and satellite packages once reigned supreme for television watching, rising prices have inspired a wave of cord-cutters. With both free and paid streaming services available, it’s easier than ever to watch movies, TV, and even live sports sans a pricey cable package. And one of the most essential […]

by × February 28, 2024 × 3 comments

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Best Plex Client 2024

Best Plex Client 2024

While there are many free and paid streaming services you can use, a home server can be a great way to organize your personal media collection. Of all the media server software options, Plex remains one of the best choices. It’s user-friendly, customizable, and features a bevy of cord-cutting goodies […]

by × February 28, 2024 × 8 comments

Audio, Home Theater

Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 Soundbar Review: A Great Value Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System

Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 Soundbar Review: A Great Value Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System

Setting up a home theater surround sound system can be an arduous process, particularly if you’re using a traditional audio-video reciever (AVR) which requires running speaker wire around the room. Even many multi-channel soundbars feature rear speakers tethered to the subwoofer. Enter the Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4, a truly wireless […]

by × November 19, 2023 × 0 comments

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How to Watch NFL Without Cable 2023

How to Watch NFL Without Cable 2023

NFL week 1 kicks off on Thursday, September 7, 2023! And NFL preseason started on Thursday, August 3, 2023. With an ever-growing number of cord-cutters, the question on everyone’s mind is how to watch NFL football without cable. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for both NFL and college football […]

by × September 4, 2023 × 2 comments

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Xgimi Horizon Ultra Review: An Exceptional 4K Jack-of-All-Trades Projector with Dolby Vision HDR Support

Xgimi Horizon Ultra Review: An Exceptional 4K Jack-of-All-Trades Projector with Dolby Vision HDR Support

The Xgimi Horizon Ultra is the first of its kind–a long-throw or standard throw 4K projector with Dolby Vision HDR (high dynamic range) support. It features a crisp 4K image, high brightness, and unique light source, making the Horizon Ultra a worthy choice for a home cinema or living room. […]

by × August 31, 2023 × 0 comments

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Best OTA DVR Options - Best DVR for Cord Cutters

Best OTA DVR Options – Best DVR for Cord Cutters

With rising prices from cable, satellite, and over-the-top (OTT) streaming video on demand providers alike, cord-cutting continues to skyrocket in popularity. While subscribing to the likes of Netflix and Hulu is a great means of accessing content, an over-the-air (OTA) TV tuner lets you watch free live television from local […]

by × August 28, 2023 × 22 comments

Home Theater, How Tos, PC and Mobile

Nvidia Shield TV Plex Server Setup

Nvidia Shield TV Plex Server Setup

The Nvidia Shield TV is one of, if not the, best Plex client device on the market. Because the Shield TV can play lossless multi-channel surround sound tracks like Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X as well as 4K HDR videos, it’s a solid choice for video streaming. But the Shield has […]

by × August 16, 2023 × 8 comments

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

How to Install Emby on Roku

How to Install Emby on Roku

Emby is a great media server software option like Plex and Jellyfin. With a slew of features like metadata editing capabilities, Emby is a solid personal media organizer for power users. I run both Plex and Emby on my home server, switching between the two when I want to stream […]

by × June 6, 2023 × 0 comments

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How to Watch NWSL Games Live Without Cable

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) offers some of the most exciting football (or soccer, depending on your locale) matches–and professional sports games for that matter. In fact, the NWSL continues breaking viewership records. I’ve been enjoying many games in-person with my NC Courage season tickets. But that only gets […]

by × June 6, 2023 × 2 comments

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Best Ultra Short Throw Projector

Best Ultra Short Throw Projector

Although televisions are more common than projectors, a projector nets you the best price-to-screen-real-estate ratio. With a projector, you can achieve a massive 100-inch or larger image. Comparatively-sized televisions typically retail for thousands of dollars more. As such, a projector is a fantastic choice for recreating a cinema experience in […]

by × May 25, 2023 × 1 comment