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Vance Tran

Vance is a dad, former software engineer, and tech lover. Knowing how a computer works becomes handy when he builds Pointer Clicker. His quest is to make tech more accessible for non-techie users. When not working with his team, you can find him caring for his son and gaming.

How To Transport a (Big) 75-Inch TV?

TVs are a great investment for your entertainment system, and 75-inch TVs have become popular because of their larger surface area for viewing media. However, the larger size of 75-inch TVs can also be a problem when you’re transporting them – whether you’re bringing them home from the store or moving from one place to …

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Why Does YouTube Keep Buffering on My Smart TV?

Thanks to the convenience YouTube brings to many households, consumers have started to choose it over cable TV. And we can’t blame them. You can practically watch anything on YouTube. The news, the weather, celebrity drama, all of that and more in a single platform! So we also understand how frustrating it can be when …

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Do Solar Panels Block TV Signals?

Solar technology has come a long way and is still constantly evolving. But over the years, we’re slowly starting to see more and more spaces adopting solar panels.  Because it’s still relatively new, there are things we do not yet fully understand about solar technology. For instance, many think that it interrupts already existing signals …

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Does My Parents’ TV Licence Cover Me While I’m Away From Home?

Many people still watch television for entertainment—whether to wind down or catch up on current events. That’s why it’s necessary to have a TV licence. But what does a TV licence cover? And can a TV licence cover you while you’re away from home? We’ve found that you must be covered under a TV licence …

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How To Stream to Multiple TVs Using a Single Source?

Streaming to multiple TVs is becoming increasingly common. Be it in conferences, in large offices, or even at home. There is, therefore, a need to learn how to do it. This post takes you through the two most reliable ways to stream content to multiple TVs using a single source- using an HDMI splitter and …

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Can a YouTube TV Membership Be Shared? (In Different Houses)

With millions of viewers each day, YouTube is one of the most well-known streaming platforms. It is home to fun tutorials, vlogs, podcasts, and other original content.  But it’s also known for having multiple ads in a 10-minute video. Don’t worry, because YouTube announced their premium subscription services! No ads, unlimited access to YouTube originals, …

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Does a Roku Have a Web Browser?

Digital streaming devices like your Roku sticks or Roku TVs are dominating new-age entertainment. They are convenient, affordable, and robust. With a couple of subscriptions and a few clicks here and there, you can consume any form of entertainment you please in mere minutes. Sure, having access to over half a million shows sounds cool …

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Moving Horizontal Lines on a TV: Causes and Fixes

Are you wondering what causes moving horizontal lines on a TV? Or how to fix it?  I’m a TV enthusiast, and I know the feeling. The pesky rolling bars can get on your nerves because they make it hard to focus on what you’re watching. There is nothing to worry about though, your TV isn’t …

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What Causes TV Backlight To Fail?

Backlight failure is a pretty common problem, particularly with cheap LED/LCD TVs. Backlights are the light sources that illuminate the screen for images to be seen. Unfortunately, when it fails the screen becomes black, and no image can be seen. Also, you are likely to experience flickering screens, dark and light sections, and leaking light …

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Can You Connect Your Apple TV to a TV Without HDMI?

Short answer: yes, you can connect your Apple TV to a TV without HDMI. But there’s more to it than that. Remember those memes that show Apple cables attached to multiple adapters just to connect to one non-Apple device? You know what we’re talking about.  Anyways, while that is obviously an exaggeration, it has some …

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5 Cheapest Ways To Turn a Normal TV Into a Smart TV

Making sure you’re not left behind by technological advances can be hard, especially when it comes to home entertainment. Smart TVs, in particular, have been on the rise, but they can be very pricey. So how can you turn your normal TV into a smart TV for cheap? First things first, let’s define what a …

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Why Do People Put Lights/LEDs Behind the TV?

It’s for the E-girl/E-boy aesthetics. I’m kidding! While putting LED lights/bias lighting behind your TV does have little to do with achieving a certain look, that’s not the only purpose it serves. Believe it or not, having LED lights behind your TV can actually help your eyes! Having the right amount of ambient lighting can …

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