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[…]a lot better than plastic, so as long as there isn’t an air gap between the plastic case and the foil, I don’t think heat will be a problem (the foil might even act as a heatsink of sorts). But, it’s another thing to keep an eye out for. 2. Use a Long Male-to-Female HDMI Extender Cable A less “hacky” solution is to get a long HDMI extender cable (like six or ten feet) and use that to plug your Stick into your TV. That will allow you to place it far away from your antenna. You will need to […]
[…]almost paper thin and tiny compared to a metal antenna. To give you an idea, Here is a photo of the the big DB4 metal antenna next to the Mohu Leaf on the right: The Mohu antenna itself is just a little larger than a sheet of paper, at 11″ x 9″ and feels like thin plastic (the one shown above is an older version that feels like laminated cardstock; the new version is more sturdy plastic). The connector area is a about 3/8″ thick. It is white on one side and black on the other. I also have their powered […]
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[…]internal storage. You can watch and record shows using their app, which is available for Mac, PC, and the most popular streaming boxes and mobile devices. But the apps won’t work outside of your home network. These devices do not have HDMI output; you do not connect them directly to your TV. The DVR functionality requires a $35/year fee, however, you can use third-party recording software like PLEX and NextPVR some of which are free or have lifetime deals. However, you won’t get any help setting these up from SiliconDust. The Product Line – Confusing SiliconDust historically has had a […]
[…]Top Pick! Pluto TV is one of the best free streaming TV services around, offering both an on-demand and a live TV-like viewing experience. You can watch on their website or on a streaming device. The movies are older, of course, but they’re better quality than what most other free streaming services offer. There are commercials of course. 2. YouTube (the free version) Don’t forget about plain old free YouTube.com! It’s a great source of free older TV shows, concerts, documentaries, and quality original content. My Mom keeps it on all day. For free movies, click the “FREE WITH ADS” link. […]
[…]update your Roku or not. The Contenders In this test, I’m comparing the Roku 2XD, the Roku 3, and the latest top-of-the-line unit, the Roku Ultra. Each unit accomplishes its basic mission: streaming media from the Internet via Roku channels. But, each subsequent generation has more features and improved performance. 1. Roku 2 XD The Roku 2 XD was introduced in July 2011 and is among the second generation of Roku players. It can output up to 1080p resolution, so it’s still usable today in most TVs today. Roku has announced that it is no longer supporting the Roku 1 […]
[…] Just remember that you need to have the Roku Express+ 2018 to use a Tablo with your old tube TV. The other advantage of a Tablo is that you can still use it when you get a new TV. Most new TVs have tuners, so you probably won’t need your tuner box if you get a new TV. More Options If you are interested in more alternatives if you have a tube TV, check out this […]
[…]feel, or like this one, the need to aim precisely. If (or when) your remote breaks or gets lost, the good news is that the remote for this model is available separately on Amazon for only ten bucks. If you have the HW-150PVR, this is the remote on Amazon. Mediasonic also told me that their unit works with the Logitec Harmony remote control (now discontinued, but you may be able to find them on eBay). Setting Up a USB Drive or Stick There’s a USB port right on the front of the box where you can plug in a USB […]
[…]or a government agency). Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public Protect against legal liability Security of Your Personal Data The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While […]
[…]there is more to life than work. 9. Help your kids (or grandkids, nieces/nephews) with their homework Or, just play with them. 10. Re-arrange your furniture or re-paint a room How long have you lived with the same furniture arrangement? Is there a better, more efficient way to arrange things? Rearranging your furniture once in a while makes it feel like you’ve moved into a new and better home! Same goes for painting a room a new color! Here’s the before and after for my condo after I got married. 11. Organize your garage, basement, or closet […]
[…]and can be hidden without much effort. The importance of this is more than just cosmetics. Some of the other bulky antennas were good, but only when hanging in the middle of my living room – a non-starter! Conclusion Having said all of this, your results may vary. It’s impossible to tell which antenna will work best in a given situation. If you’re happy with your antenna, DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY ANOTHER ONE. The differences between the antennas were subtle and positioning can have a bigger influence than antenna type. By far, the most important thing you can […]
[…]and squished. This might just be because I have an older Android phone. Both portrait and landscape mode worked properly on my iPhone. If your Roku is not appearing on your phone, make sure the Roku is turned on and on the same Wi-Fi network. If still not working, do a firmware update on your Roku. Applications The process of playing media from my phone to my TV using the Roku is so simple that I have disconnected my Apple TV! That was the one thing I was using it for. I’ll definitely be using this feature to view my […]
[…]TV Stick 4K. The 4K Stick can display higher resolution (i.e., not just HD, but 4K resolution), and the 4K’s remote has TV volume, mute, and power controls. Since there is only a $10 difference between the 4K stick and the regular stick, I would recommend the Fire Stick 4K even if you don’t have a 4K TV. Getting the power and volume controls on the remote alone is worth $10. The Stick 4K also has a more powerful processor and is faster. And if you ever upgrade your TV to 4K, you’ll be all set. What You Get The […]
[…]stick, the Play X Store USB 2.0 Audio Video Capture Adapter from Amazon. This is not a name-brand and seems super sketchy, I know, but it had good reviews, so I gave it a try. It includes the actual USB converter stick, a short USB cable, driver CD, and instructions. The instructions were written in broken English, which did not inspire confidence, but I moved forward! The instructions tell you to plug the device in, then load the drivers off the CD. But, I wanted to make sure the CD’s drivers were loaded, not Window’s drivers, so I installed the […]
[…]block your signals. New York City looks great “on paper”, but if a skyscraper is between you and the TV tower, you could be in bad shape. This is why it’s so hard to predict how many channels you’ll be able to get. Someone who is 70 miles away might get better reception than someone who is 10 miles away, due to the terrain or objects blocking the signal. How to Check Your Location You can use this tool to check any station in your area. Find the call letters of the station you want to check. If you don’t […]
[…]HD Smart Bar has trouble with). To be thorough, I re-tested both antennas in different areas of my home and during different times of day. Here are the results: Conditions Mohu Leaf with RG6 cable Antop HD Smart Bar By window 114 channels 103 channels By window (new position) 105 channels 125 channels By window (next day) 96 channels 118 channels By door 141 channels 137 channels By door at night 131 channels 119 channels Number of channels received in Los Angeles with the Mohu Leaf vs. the Antop HD Smart Bar So what does this mean? Within the margin […]
[…]I’m not including foreign language channels, duplicate channels, home shopping channels, and other stations I’m not interested in. Channel Call Sign HD Description 2.1 CBS Yes CBS network 2.2 Decades Oldies like “Lost in Space” 4.1 NBC Yes NBC network 4.2 COZI Oldies like “Miami Vice” 5.1 KTLA Yes CW network 5.2 Antenna TV Oldies like The Tonight Show 5.3 This Old movies 7.1 ABC Yes ABC network 7.2 LiveWell Yes Food and lifestyle 7.3 LAFF Old comedies 9.1 KCAL Yes Local station owned by CBS 11.1 KTTV Yes Fox network 11.3 Light TV Oldies 13.1 KCOP Yes Local 13.3 […]
[…]one would you rather watch? Can you believe the top one costs over $75 per month and the bottom on is free? The satellite dish image shows lots of artifacts here, all the result of compression: It looks like the satellite image has worse than half of the resolution of the broadcast TV image. So, if you have a fancy 4K TV, you’re pretty much not getting any additional benefit out of it over a regular HD TV if you’re watching TV from a satellite dish. Note that all of the images are unretouched; I’ve not altered them in any […]
[…]station’s call sign. If you see an “R” next to it, it means the channel was “re-packed” and the frequency has changed. Click the station’s call letters so that it expands and you can find the real channel there: Once you’ve found your station’s actual RF channel, try tuning to that channel instead of the station’s regular channel. Note, you will have to add a decimal point and a digit to it, often .1 or .3. In my case, even though the website said channel 31, I had to tune to 31.1. And voila! I was able to get my […]
[…]free streaming services There are free streaming services out there like Pluto TV, Sony Crackle, and The Roku Channel. Sure, you’re not going to find the latest movies on these services, but you’ll find some great classics. Most of the shows I personally watch are on plain old free YouTube. For more free options, see my Streaming TV Service page. Samsung offers their excellent free Samsung TV+ streaming service, which has the network news shows, CNN Replay, The Walking Dead, Court TV, and many other shows. It’s actually a good reason to get a Samsung TV, if you’re looking for […]
