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What Is a Smart TV?
Q. I keep seeing ads on TV and at my local Best Buy for Smart TVs. What exactly is a Smart TV and how do I connect it if I buy one? — Sara A., Laredo, Texas. Smart TV is a term used for a television or...
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Are Roku’s Channels Free?
Q. I read that Roku, the Internet TV set-top, has more than 2,500 channels. But are they free? is there a monthly fee like TiVo has? — Katherine, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. For those not familiar with...
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Why Does My TV’s Picture Quality Keep Changing?
Q. I have DIRECTV and sometimes it seems like the picture on HBO and some of the other channels is better than at other times. Is this true or am I seeing things? I also notice that when I watch...
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Should I Buy a Smart TV or a Smart TV Player?
Q. I’ve been thinking about buying a Smart TV so I can watch Netflix streaming video, but a friend tells me that I should just get a Blu-ray player that has Netflix because it would be cheaper. What do...
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Why Am I Getting a Buffering Message On House of Cards?
Q. I like to watch videos from Netflix on the Internet, but today I started getting a ‘buffering’ message while watching the new season of House of Cards. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? —...
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What Are Roku’s Private Channels?
Q. I was thinking of buying a Roku player and a friend told me that they had more than 2,500 channels, including some cool channels that are called private channels. What are these private channels?...
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My Netflix’s Audio & Video Is Out of Sync!
Q. I love watching streaming on Netflix, but sometimes the audio is a few seconds behind the video, creating that effect you see in those old Godzilla movies. The people are moving their lips, but the...
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Can a Vacuum Cleaner Affect My TV’s Picture?
Q. My TV’s picture is usually pretty good, but I have noticed that sometimes it appears a bit fuzzy when there are electrical devices on in the house, such as a vacuum cleaner. Don’t call me crazy for...
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Can You Use a Smart TV Without Cable TV?
Q. I’m thinking of getting a Smart TV to watch Netflix and other streaming services, but I don’t subscribe to cable or satellite. Can I use a Smart TV without cable or satellite? — Eddie, Brooklyn,...
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Will My Netflix Picture Improve With a Direct Internet Connection?
Q. I now watch streaming video from Netflix with my Blu-ray player, picking up the Internet signal from my wireless home network (WiFi). But I notice that sometimes the signal is a little sketchy. It...
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WatchESPN: Do I Need a Comcast Video Sub?
Q. I’m a Comcast video subscriber and I’ve been enjoying watching all kinds of sports on WatchESPN. But I’ve been thinking about getting rid of my video service and going Net only. Could I still watch...
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How Can I Watch Baseball Without Blackouts?
Q. I live in the LA area and I’m sick and tired of not being able to watch my Dodgers at home on TV. Isn’t there any way to watch my guys without subscribing to Time Warner Cable? — Cal, Santa Monica,...
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Netflix: How Can I Check My Streaming Speed?
Q. My streaming picture on Netflix is generally pretty good. But sometimes it varies, gets a little worse. Is there any way to determine what resolution/speed I’m getting on Netflix from my Internet...
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How Can You Find New Roku Channels?
Q. I have Roku and I love it. But I get frustrated sometimes because they are always adding channels and I don’t even know. How can I tell when Roku has added new channels so I can check them out? —...
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Does Netflix Offer Downloads to Go?
Q. I love Netflix because it’s so convenient to watch at home. But is there any way to download a movie or show and take it with me on the road in case I don’t have access to wireless? — George,...
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My Kindle Fire Videos Won’t Play! Why?
Q. I’ve downloaded a bunch of children’s shows on my Kindle Fire tablet but sometimes they won’t play when we’re in the car, away from our wireless network. How come? I bought them; they should play...
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Can I Watch Netflix Using a Hotspot?
Q. I don’t have an Internet service at my home, but I do have the ability to create a Hotspot from my iPhone or iPad. Could I stream Netflix on my Smart TV using the Hotspot? — Carl, Santa Fe, New...
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Netflix Is Raising Its Prices – How Do I Unsubscribe?
Q. I read that Netflix is raising its prices so I’m going to give Hulu a try. So, how do I cancel Netflix? I’m a little confused on their site. — Sheryl, Culver City, California. Sheryl, first, you’re...
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Why MLB.TV Blackouts Your Local Team
Q. I have the Major League Baseball package but I can’t watch Washington Nationals games on it because they are blacked out, no matter where they play. Why?! This drives me crazy. — Mike, Upper...
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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Cut the Cord
Q. I’ve been thinking of dropping my cable service and going for it with just online services. I guess it’s called cutting the cord. But before I do it, is there anything I should know about...
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