This isn’t our first attempt at addressing the green screen problem on TVs. We’ve already done it here. If you’d like to get a general overview of the subject, we recommend reading that article first. At times, the fault lies with the TV, which this user discovered. But if you know about TV green screen …
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Catherine Tramell
For the most optimal gaming experience, all pieces of the puzzle must come together. The game hardware must be on point, the multiple peripherals should be compatible with the device, and the game title must be to your liking too. The PlayStation gaming console arguably provides the best gaming experience on a computer. And its …
Watching the latest movies and your favorite TV shows from the comfort of your home has become a widespread reality after the advent of streaming services and supporting hardware. Although streaming is convenient and brims with content, it’s not devoid of its problems. Perhaps, the biggest risk factor is its reliance on too many elements. …
Signing into your Google account is crucial to seamlessly consuming personalized content on YouTube. You must do that for each device you want to watch YouTube on. If you pay for your YouTube, logging in helps you enjoy the various perks of being a Premium user—for example, you don’t see ads. If you’re on your …
Like most TVs, your Roku TV has a small LED light on the front. The light helps indicate critical TV statuses. It usually denotes whether the device is powered off. When you press a key on the TV remote, the light blinks to indicate the TV received the command and shall respond. When the TV …
With the number of connected devices in our homes increasing, the need for a reliable, wide-spanning internet connection has also increased. Broadband Wi-Fi and cellular data have helped tremendously to meet the requirement, particularly wireless broadband internet. However, not all devices with a display use a SIM card. And Wi-Fi may not reach all corners …
As the name implies, the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature lets you overlay a small screen over the primary visual. It’s a handy feature when switching channels or wanting to keep an eye on the scoreboard while watching your favorite show. PIP also lets you see who’s at the door beckoning by popping up your smart home …
Roku is undoubtedly one of the most popular streaming platforms and purveyor of streaming devices globally. However, unlike much of its competition, Roku is prevalent mainly in the West. Its presence isn’t as robust outside the United States or South America. If you’re going abroad or vacationing in Europe or Asia, accessing Roku services, there …
Dolby Vision (DV) was conceptualized to improve the viewing experience on TVs and other compatible displays. And it has achieved what it originally intended to do tremendously. But DV is not without its practical difficulties, nor does everything Dolby Vision promises on paper translate into the real world. Dolby Vision does an excellent job of …
Audio and video are two major aspects of any visual media consumption experience. Regardless of their exquisite quality, video can never cover up for mediocre quality or low-sounding volume. If you stream a movie on your Roku TV and the sound is excruciatingly low, the 4K HDR screen will provide no relief. You want the …
Like a modern-day Red Ring of Death, some Sony TVs will begin to turn on, only to shut down and flash a red light at the bottom. Once this happens, any attempt to turn on the TV yields the same behavior. There are several ways to address and resolve this issue. However, some trial and …
With the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K rocking the A15 Bionic chip, the Apple TV has always been at the forefront regarding raw processing power. The device is also sleeker-looking and robustly built, made predominantly with recycled aluminum compared to the plastic casings most streaming devices incorporate. But good looks and a powerful CPU are …
Compatibility across devices is key and a sign of longevity. As technology advances and new hardware is released, an old device could become obsolete if the latest version works in isolation. Luckily, not all hardware upgrades are yearly. Except for in the smartphone industry, new devices in other consumer tech verticals have a few years …
Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) has been around for decades and has undergone several improvements over the years on the speed, reliability, and range front. However, a traditional Wi-Fi setup consisting of just one router as an access point cannot meet the requirements of all users. It mainly cannot cater well to houses with multiple rooms and …
Consumers like “choice.” They choose the smartphones and TVs they buy. The outfits they wear and the food they eat is also an outcome of their preferences. However, such freedom to choose is not always available to consumers. For example, you cannot choose to charge your iPhone with a USB type-C cable. You are unfortunately …
Although gaming consoles are not as widespread in homes as traditional computers are, many more people are gaming on consoles or dedicated gaming setups now than a few years ago. That means more first-time console buyers and learning curves. A gaming console is not a supercomputer. You can figure it out and start playing in …
The audio you listen to through your speakers, headphones, and other audio gear results from the marriage between hardware and software. The amplifiers, speakers, casing, etc., alone cannot reproduce great sound. Technological advancements have graced different industries, and the music/audio equipment industry has had its blessings too. Dolby Atmos is one major improvement the audio …
Your ASUS router is quite capable. Its set of listed functions and specifications is a clear giveaway. And when you dive into its settings, you learn how genuinely robust the device is. To access those innards, however, you must know the router’s IP address and have the correct login credentials handy. Both the web URL …
The streaming wars are not just limited to applications like Netflix, Prime Video, HBO, etc. There’s an ever-going battle on the hardware front too. Streaming devices from Amazon, Roku, and Google are undoubtedly popular, with Apple not being very far behind. But like with most things “Apple,” Apple TV is a premium offering. For the …
The PlayStation 5 is the latest and greatest gaming hardware Sony offers. But that doesn’t make the PS4 any inferior. Although it’s not as capable as the latest console, it’s still plenty robust and fun enough for gamers to not opt for the upgrade. The PS4 has been around since 2014 and, over the period, …