What’s the best way to browse the internet on a TV?
I'm shopping for a television and don't know much about the different options. My main goal is to visit websites and use a browser on the TV, but…
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What’s the best way to browse the internet on a TV?
I'm shopping for a television and don't know much about the different types. My main goal is to visit websites and use a browser on the TV, but…
What’s the cheapest way to turn a 4K monitor into a smart TV and game from my PC?
I have a 32-inch 4K monitor in my living room and would like to use it as both a smart TV and a gaming display. My PC is…
Why does my TV show “No signal” when connected to my PC via DisplayPort-to-HDMI?
I was given a working PC tower to install Windows on, but I don't have a monitor, so I'm trying to use my TV instead. The PC has…
Why did YouTube stop showing ads across all my devices after I used DuckDuckGo?
I recently heard someone mention that the DuckDuckGo browser can prevent YouTube ads, possibly because of its built-in privacy and ad-blocking features. I tried it on my phone,…
Did My Roku Hear What I Said, or Was the On-Screen Trivia Just a Coincidence?
My old Roku stopped working, so I bought a new one a couple of months ago. While watching Pluribus on Apple TV, I joked to my aunt that…
What’s the Simplest Way to Control an Elderly Parent’s TV Remotely Over the Internet?
I'm trying to help my 93-year-old mother use her television remotely because dementia sometimes makes even familiar tasks confusing. I'd like to control the TV over the internet…
Did my Roku hear a private conversation, or was the trivia popup just a coincidence?
My old Roku stopped working, so I bought a newer model a couple of months ago. While watching Pluribus on Apple TV, I joked to my aunt that…
Can I replace a smart TV’s software with Linux?
I'm moving toward using Linux and am looking for a TV after recently moving. Truly "dumb" televisions seem difficult to find, and I'd rather avoid having a manufacturer…
Can I replace a smart TV’s software with Linux?
I'm new to Linux and am planning to switch soon. I recently moved and would like to buy a television, but genuinely "dumb" TVs are difficult to find.…
Hisense TVs Can’t See My New Virgin Media Wi‑Fi Network
I have two Hisense smart TVs that used to connect normally to my BT internet, but after switching to Virgin Media cable broadband, neither TV can even see…
Why can Edge control YouTube playing on my living-room TV?
Microsoft Edge is showing YouTube playback from the TV in my living room in its media controls. From my laptop, I can pause, play, or resume the video…
How Can a Visitor Control My Toshiba TV Without Pairing Directly?
A friend regularly visits and uses my Wi‑Fi on his Lenovo laptop. While I'm watching television, he has been able to send the Toshiba TV back to its…
Are the Working Parts From a Cracked 50-Inch Smart TV Worth Selling?
I have a 50-inch smart TV that was originally about $200, but the screen is cracked. The motherboard, power supply board, audio components, and other electronics still appear…
Why Did a Windows Desktop Briefly Appear on My Nan’s Smart TV?
While watching TV at my nan's house, the picture repeatedly froze, broke up, and sometimes went completely black while the sound cut in and out. During one of…
Why does motion look blurry on my new smart TV?
I just got a JVC Google QLED 4K 55-inch smart TV, and while the picture quality is decent, I've noticed that when I play games on my PS5,…
Why is my Samsung Smart TV stuck on Samsung TV Plus?
I'm having a frustrating issue with my Samsung Smart TV. Every time I try to access the home menu or turn on the TV, it freezes after one…
What Do I Need to Know When Switching from Mobile Data to Home Wi-Fi?
I've been relying on mobile data, particularly Jio's unlimited 5G, which usually gave me decent speeds of 20-30 Mbps as a home internet solution. But with heavy construction…
Why does my Philips smart TV keep turning on and off by itself?
I'm having a frustrating issue with my Philips smart TV where it keeps turning itself on and off repeatedly without any input from me. It starts with a…
How Can I Rename Inputs on My Sharp TV?
I recently got a used Sharp TV, model 55' 4K Smart TV (either LC-55N620CU or LC-60N6200U). The previous owner customized the input names, which confuses me when I…