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HDMI ports on TV
I've been plugging into the wrong HDMI port on my TV for years and didn't know it was killing my picture

One cable swap can unlock features you didn’t know you were missing.

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Windows Projection settings hero image
Your Windows PC can already stream to your TV without any extra hardware — here’s how to set it up

Cast to your TV without any cables or Wi-Fi.

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LocalCast on TV and phone
Your smart TV doesn't need the internet to be useful — here are 5 apps that prove it

Your smart TV doesn’t have to become dumb when the internet goes out.

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Jellyfin on Android TV on a Samsung Smart TV
I found out why my smart TV was getting slower every year and it wasn't the hardware

I had a hunch, and my smart TV proved me right.

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Projectivy Launcher on TCL TV
The $0 upgrade that made my smart TV so much better

Your TV homepage is broken, this fixes it in minutes.

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Google TV speed test results
The USB trick that bypasses your smart TV's 100Mbps Ethernet limit

A tiny hardware limitation is slowing your TV down, but it is easy to get around.

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Smart TV home screen with a advertisement on
One hidden setting made my smart TV feel much faster to use

It does exactly what it promises.

Google TV showing AT4K Launcher
Your Android TV is wasted without these 5 amazing apps

Stop using your Android TV the default way.

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The Boys season 5 on an LG OLED G3 TV
Wall-mounting my TV was the best home upgrade I've made, and here's why

I hate that I was forced to rely on TV stands for years to accommodate my OLED.

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Pi-hole running on a Linux machine in Firefox.
I stopped my devices from phoning home with one simple DNS trick
DNS

Turns out my devices talk way too much.

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Phone showing atvTools app in front of a TV
Managing Android TV is a pain — this free app finally makes it bearable

Your Android TV deserves better—and this app delivers.

TP-Link router full body
Your router's band steering might be the reason your TV keeps buffering

Get back on the right track please.

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Developer Options on Android TV
I unlocked Developer Mode on my Android TV and made it noticeably more responsive

The fastest upgrade for your TV doesn’t cost anything.

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Google TV showing AT4K Launcher
I should've installed this smart TV launcher years ago

Why tolerate that cluttered home screen when you can replace it?

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The side angle of a smart TV mounted
I checked my TV's standby power and the results surprised me

I always thought TVs would be power hungry.

A Bluetooth remote connected to a TV
This $4 app is the best money I've spent on my TV setup

Stop letting your remote's dead buttons go to waste — this app puts every key to work.

Samsung TV with Android TV showing the home page
Before you buy a new TV, do this one 10-second test with your phone

You don't want to mount it and realize you made a mistake.

A Samsung TV showing the results of an internet speed test
I accidentally added a gigabit Ethernet port to my smart TV

Your TV's Ethernet port is probably stuck at 100 Mbps. Mine accidentally got 1000 Mbps. It doesn't make a difference.

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Close up of a Raspbery Pi 4 on a desk
I plugged a Raspberry Pi into my smart TV and it changed how I watch everything

An old TV, a Raspberry Pi, and a setup that beats every streaming box on the market.

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Smart TV home screen with a advertisement on
A single TV setting made my picture look better with almost no effort

A quick adjustment can instantly improve your smart TV's picture.

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