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What is the Soap Opera Effect? How to disable motion smoothing on your TV
Does your movie or show look too real? That's motion smoothing or video interpolation, aka the Soap Opera Effect. Here's what it is and how to turn it off.
What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know
Don't overlook Amazon Music; it boasts a 100 million-song library, hi-res music, spatial audio, and plans to suit a wide range of users.
How to set a sleep timer on Apple TV
Apple TV finally has a sleep timer, which will turn off the hardware and your television after a set amount of time. Here's how to use it.
What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained
In search of the highest-quality streaming music available? Check out Tidal. It has a huge music catalog and higher-quality audio than many others can claim.
How we test speakers
Great speakers are essential for any home theater or music setup, so when we review the latest, we do it with helping you in mind. Here's how we test speakers.
What is MQA? The controversial digital audio format fully explained
Is MQA the best thing since the CD, or is it a proprietary format that fails to deliver on its promises? Here's everything you need to know.
How we test streaming video devices
Whether it's Roku, Amazon, Apple, or others — we apply the same standards to every streaming device that comes our way. Here's how we test them.
How we test TVs
We explain our testing methodology for TV reviews and explain how that translates into a TV review you can trust.
What is Paramount Plus? Price, plans, and what you can watch
Paramount Plus is the streaming service from ViacomCBS that's home to the Star Trek universe, Yellowstone, live sports, the NFL, and more — including new originals.
How to mirror your smartphone or tablet on your TV
Casting apps and streaming services to your TV from your phone is cool, but with screen mirroring you can share whatever you see on your device. Here's how.
Common Apple TV problems and how to fix them
Is your Apple TV having issues? Maybe the video isn't displaying well or it's refusing to turn on. Here are the top Apple TV problems and how to solve them.
How to watch Netflix in 4K on any device
Just bought a new 4K Ultra HD TV, but Netflix isn't cooperating? It's troubleshooting time! This guide will help you get back to streaming in premium quality.
How to download music from SoundCloud
SoundCloud is a leading music discovery platform, but it's not always intuitive. To help you download songs from SoundCloud, we made this guide.
How to reset Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro
Are your Apple AirPods or AirPods Pros acting up? Most issues can be resolved with a factory reset. Here, we show you how to do it.
Common AirPods problems and how to fix them
From static noise to dropped calls, there are lots of AirPods quirks with not-always-obvious solutions. We have plenty of tips to help improve your experience.
How we test soundbars
Whether you simply want better TV sound or a system to rival your local movie theater, soundbars can take you there. Here's how we evaluate them.
How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound
EQ is so much more than the Rock preset in your Spotify app. If you want better sound, we're here to show you how to adjust it for the best experience.
How to connect your iPhone to a Samsung TV
Looking to share content from your iPhone to your Samsung TV? Here's how to share videos, photos, music, and more to your TV with AirPlay 2 and other methods.
How to update Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
Apple often releases updates for AirPods. These updates offer new features and can resolve bugs. Here's how to update AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
What is PHOLED? Your eyes (and your utility bill) are going to love it
OLED TVs offer the best picture quality you can get, but PHOLED technology is about to make these TVs even better.
How to watch the DC movies in order
Now that The Flash is in theaters, this is the perfect time to revisit the other DC movies and experience the DCEU in either chronological order or by release.
How to reconnect the Chromecast with Google TV voice remote
The remote for the Chromecast with Google TV has been known to disconnect from time to time. We created this guide to help you reconnect.
HDMI ARC and eARC: the one-cable solution for TV audio, fully explained
If you’re not using HDMI ARC, you should be. This underappreciated HDMI tech eliminates extra cables, improves audio, and makes it easier to control your gear.
