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Help my parents keep streaming to their TV
After about 20 minutes, the TV disconnects from the Rogers stream. [more inside]
Rare Interview with Dr. John Stanbury on Cable TV Show - GONE
Was on YT - now gone. He was a guest on a cable TV show on natural health with a very progressive and smart female interviewer. The interview was really cutting edge. Now it's gone. I can't find it. Please help me find it - was vintage 80's or maybe early 90's - grainy VHS. The entire show's archives were on the host's channel.
Watching live baseball on TV without cable
What are my options these days for watching live baseball on TV without cable (which I recently got rid of)? Thank you!
Device that changes TV channels etc on a schedule?
Is there a device that I can program to send specific remote control signals to my TV's cable box on a set schedule? [more inside]
What cable do I need?
I want to be able to screen mirror/play videos from a browser on my iPad or MacBook Pro on my tv. What cables do I need? [more inside]
Why won't my OTA antenna work?
I've cut the cable cord and while streaming has answered most of my concerns, my over-the-air antenna sometimes shows a blank screen or a digital "blurry" image. Any ideas on how to fix it? [more inside]
Just hypothetically...
Is there any way a person can, in 2018, get in trouble for sharing their cable log-in with someone outside their household to, say, watch the baseball playoffs.
HDMI splitter that will work automatically?
I have an older (2006-ish?) tv with one HDMI port. I have three things (Roku, DVD player, and cable box) I would like to watch via the tv. I've been using an HDMI splitter that requires manual switching (I have to go click it to transfer between the cables), and it's in the process of active dying. I would love to replace it with something that (a) works and (b) does not require that I get up to click it when I switch from Hulu to cable. I'd love to avoid another remote control as well, but it's not a dealbreaker. Suggestions? [more inside]
Traditional cable TV experience without traditional cable TV?
In typing this out, it feels like a human relations question, but this is actually a question seeking help in finding a screen + TV content. [more inside]
what to expect from layer3tv?
So, I did some research on this and reviews from Facebook say, that this is a decent cable. I cancelled my PS vue service in order to try it out as it has all HD and it is 4k ready. Has anyone here tried this service? If so what to expect? [more inside]
How many channel numbers do people remember?
It occurred to me today that I only know about six TV channel numbers anymore, and I was wondering whether that was particularly low. Is there any research into this? [more inside]
How can I affordably conceal cables/cords/devices after I mount my TV?
I just bought a condo and need to mount my TV to the wall. I’d like to conceal as many of the other external parts and devices (TV power cord, cables, cable box, and Roku) as possible once the TV is mounted. My brother-in-law mentioned infrared repeaters and RF remotes as possible solutions, but I am overwhelmed by the options and their mechanics, which products are compatible with my TV, etc. [more inside]
Name and network of a cable TV interview show?
Anyone know the name/station of a recent cable TV interview show shot in high contrast black and white? [more inside]
Y'ever dance with Verizon in the pale moonlight?
I've been a reasonably satisfied Verizon FiOS customer for a number of years, but they seem to be getting stingier with their discounts for existing customers. I've thought about doing the customer retention game again, but I'm not willing to call their bluff and go to another provider. I've read online that some people have had success canceling and signing up again under their spouses' name. Has anyone done this? If so, do they give full new customer discounts? Do you have to cancel service for some number of days, return equipment, etc?
Jamie Fraser on Starz: TV blocking. Help me not blow up my tv.
TV/Cable filter: New LG HDTV, can't get to higher channels, need to access a free preview weekend of Starz, which is in the triple digits for my cable company. Manual is pointless, customer support of both cable company and LG offline for the weekend, googling has been futile: help me access channel 463 by 9pm tonight? [more inside]
Replacement for NimbleTV?
Finally was happily using NimbleTV as a DVR alternative with Roku, and now the company is "regrouping" aka service is dead. Is there anything like it that I can use to record and play back tv?
Limitations: must be compatible with ClearQAM (no cable card or box).
Already tried and failed with SimpleTV and Tivo.
I have Roku 3 and an external 1TB drive that I bought for the Simpletv but wasn't able to use. Me, Previously
How can I connect speakers to a receiver with coaxial & hdmi outputs?
Is it possible to pull audio to a external speaker set in a affordable hack or method? [more inside]
What exactly is ESPN 3?
My Comcast cable contract is up and I'm trying to decide if I want to cut the cord, or sign another contract in order to get my rate back down. The only thing not easily replaceable by Hulu / Netflix / Amazon is live sports. [more inside]
What is the current best method for getting DVR content to multiple sets
Moving from a situation where I have 1 TV to one where I will have multiple TVs. What is the high-quality budget alternative to get DVR content to multiple sets? [more inside]
How in the heck can I watch Oakland A's games live?
Haven't owned a TV ever since I got a projector, but now that I'm back in the US I'd like to catch Oakland A's games on local broadcast. How to do this as cheaply as possible? [more inside]
Best way to get phone + internet + TV in Suffolk County, NY?
My dad's fed up with his Verizon cable + internet package. It's expensive, and they won't let him suspend it when he's not there for months at a time. He'd like to get his services from a less user-hostile service provider.
Ah, but what kind? Cable? Satellite? Something over phone lines? [more inside]
Charter digital conversion, the end of cable?
We just received notice (so far just an automated phone message) that Charter is switching to 100% digital signal on their cable TV system, and as a result we would be required to get a cable box. Now, part of Charter's signal is on analog channels, and part is on digital, and the tuner in our TV can locate them all. Does tis mean that post-conversion all the channels will be beyond the range of the tuner in our recent-vintage LG TV? We have the 3-way bundle with Charter for phone, broadband internet, and cable TV all at their lowest level of service, the TV is called "Basic cable." I understand they are phasing this in, so I'm wondering if someone who already has experienced this could comment on what was the result. [more inside]
HDMI Cable Question (Laptop-TV with no sound)
Help me connect a Laptop to TV with an HDMI Cable AND get sound. [more inside]
Please help us watch TV on our TV
We have a TV but no cable subscription (we mostly watch content through Netflix or purchase on Xbox). We used to be able to watch the normal network channels with no problem -- Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, and several PBS stations, along with some other stuff. We had both regular and HD channels. Now they're all gone and the only channels we can access are some jazz scheduling thing out of San Mateo, a bunch of radio channels, and NHK World (learning a lot about Japan!). I really miss PBS and wouldn't mind watching the Super Bowl. Please help. [more inside]
CableCard needed. Difficulty: Comcast
So, through a series of unfortunate events we've made the switch to Comcast for tv & internet. In conjunction with the switch, we got a new Tivo Roamio. In order to make it work, we need a CableCard. How can I get one as painlessly as possible? [more inside]
How do you hook up this Comcast cable box?
Had the Comcast basic cable service. Saw a deal for HBO for just an extra $10 a month for a year. Ordered. Had to get a new Set Top Box in order to display HBO. The box included instructions for setup, they looked simple.
Except the instruction diagrams didn't match the box that was sent. [more inside]
Best options for a new HDTV
I have a new (to me -- it's about 10 months old overall, I think) HDTV that, unfortunately, doesn't have an Ethernet port nor does it have wireless connectivity. It was a gift, of sorts, so I'm kind of stuck with it. Since I had a very old standard set, it's still an upgrade. Now, I'm looking at options for HD television content, like maybe the Roku, AppleTV or any other neat solutions that I don't know about yet. [more inside]
Getting cable to watch the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special at home
We would like to watch "The Day of the Doctor" in our home on our TV during its initial broadcast on Nov. 23. We have a television. We do not have cable television. The only way we will be able to watch in our home during the simulcast is to get cable TV. (Optimum is the provider in our area; they provide our cable internet.) Is it possible to get cable TV for just one month? How simple is it to do? [more inside]
I want to find a good HD antenna for my tv
I have cable for the internet and a basic cable package. I want to just keep my internet but get rid of the cable tv and go with an antenna package for HDTV. I have Roku and Tivo, now to tie this in with a cool antenna and associated hardware to save a few bucks! Any tips or suggestions for an antenna novice would be appreciated,thanks.
How to get Comcast and Tivo to work together?
I have a Tivo Premiere. I have Comcast. How do I avoid throwing my TV out the window in frustration? [more inside]
Why does this cable splitter screw up my modem? What can I do about it?
Wall<>Cable Modem = Good. Wall<>Splitter<>Cable Modem + TV = Intermittent failures where the modem goes off line. What can I do to improve this? Is there such thing as a lower power splitter? Better cables? And did my cable company make a mistake? More details below! [more inside]
Which is truly better? Cable or Dish Network?
One of the longest-running modern-day battles is that of Cable vs. Dish Network. Both seem to basically offer the same stuff. Most everything I read says Dish Network offers everything Cable does, except it's cheaper. Which is better and why? Does Dish Network really go out when it rains or is cloudy? Do you have experience with both and a compelling reason for one over the other? Thanks in advance.
But I still wanna watch Girls...
I'm disconnecting my cable. What are my alternatives? [more inside]
There's no such thing as a free lunch...or so I thought.
How do cable shows that offer free video podcasts on iTunes make money off of my watching them if no ads are inserted? [more inside]
Broadcast TV over coax for free?
Is broadcast TV supposed to come in over coax when you're not paying for it? (or is it not actually coming over coax in the first place?) [more inside]
How is DirecTV so cheap compared to "Cable?"
DirecTV seems too cheap to be true. Is it really a good deal vs. cable vs. fiber? [more inside]
We want football but not much else.
We're moving to a new place in DC and would like to explore television that includes watching NFL games and do not include just paying for a big ol' Comcast or DirectTV contract. Are there other options? [more inside]
Pulling the plug on cable
I want to get rid of cable, but don't want to lose the content my wife and I like. There are too many options, so I need help piecing together the right setup. [more inside]
Where to I find this Samsung LED TV component adapter cable?
A friend's got a Samsung LED TV which has two input jacks (appears to be the "3.5mm" type) for Component signal - 1 socket for video (red, green, blue) and 1 for audio (red, white). Problem is: where do I find these cable adapters so we can connect (5) component cables into these (2) input jacks? [more inside]
How can we watch live basketball at home, just for a month?
What's the cheapest way I can watch live basketball coverage in my one home? I'm in California, and a Charter cable internet customer. Complication: I only want a month of access. [more inside]
Repurposing Comcast cable box
Can I use an old Comcast digital cable box as a digital converter box to connect an antenna to an old analog TV? If not, is there anything interesting I can do with it beyond ebay?
Using Slingbox for ALL my TV viewing?
I had an idea in which I set up a Slingbox on a spare cable box at my parents' house and watch it on the TV at my house, thus eliminating my own need to subscribe to cable. Is this crazy enough to work? [more inside]
Where can I find cable TV?
I am interested in alternatives to traditional cable/satellite television. We only have one really bad cable provider in the area that I do not want to get cable from. Satellite TV is not what I want either for a variety of reasons. Netflix, iTunes and Amazon TV don't offer the shows I am interested in like Discovery Channel, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, news channels, etc. Is there a way to stream this kind of programming from the internet? I am willing to pay for the service but I cannot find anywhere legitimate to get something like this from. Thanks
Why are old talk shows never reran on cable?
Why are "classic" daytime talk shows (like Donahue, Geraldo, Sally, etc.) virtually never reran on cable? [more inside]
Unplug the VHF/UHF/AV Video Cable
How Do You Unplug the VHF/UHF/AV Video Cable? [more inside]
Dog Chewed Through Exterior Cable TV Cable
My dog chewed through my exterior Cable TV cable (provider is Shaw Cable). A service tech is coming this afternoon to repair.
Any idea what its going to cost to repair? Thanks.
I think a pawn shop might be a better option than Best Buy.
¿Como se dice "Reprogram the remote"?
Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive English-Spanish lexicon of TV/Cable/Broadcast technology terms? My sister does Spanish-language technical support for a large TV cable and Internet provider. She's first-language fluent in Spanish, but like many Spanish-speaking U.S. natives, leans heavily on Spanglish for many of the neologisms ("el remote") of the electronic age. [more inside]
Can I scrap the old cable TV lines at my house?
Can I scrap the old cable TV lines at my house? [more inside]
Why does my TV's picture drop out intermittently?
Why does my TV signal disappear into static for minutes or hours at a time? [more inside]