Music and Video - Tips & How-Tos
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How to Get Earbuds to Fit Properly
Getting a great-sounding pair of in-ear headphones is in part about the fit. Here's how to get the most out of your pair.
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How to Hide Your TV Cords
There are easy and inexpensive fixes that can help disguise and organize the jumble of cords, and even hide them in your walls.
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How to Connect Onn Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Onn headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect Bose Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Bose headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Use a VPN with Netflix
There are a few VPN services that allow access to Netflix locally and from other countries – but should you use them, or will your account get banned?
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How to Connect Mpow Headphones, Earbuds & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Mpow headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect Sony Headphones, Earbuds & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these steps to pair your Sony headphones or speaker with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips to get it working.
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How to Connect JLab Audio Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your JLab headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones with a Google TV Player
Learn how to easily pair your Bluetooth headphones with a Google TV player to enjoy your favorite shows and movies without bothering your family members.
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Easily Pair Bluetooth Headphones with a Fire TV for Private Listening
Our guide shows you how to connect your Bluetooth headphones to Fire TV players for a private listening experience, perfect for movie nights and binge-watching.
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Pair Your Bluetooth Headphones with Roku: A Step-by-Step Guide
Find out how to connect Bluetooth headphones to Roku for uninterrupted, personal listening. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies without disturbing the family.
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Can't Shake That Song? How Google's Hum to Search Banishes Earworms
Need to get rid of an annoying, looping tune? We provide a practical solution to the common problem of earworms, freeing your mind for the next catchy tune.
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How to Connect Jabra Headphones, Earbuds & Headsets to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Jabra headphones with your Android phone, iPhone, or computer. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect JBL Speakers and Headphones to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your JBL speakers or headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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Take Advantage of Your TV's Big Screen to View Your Photos
Viewing your photos on the big screen is easy and you likely already have everything you need to view photos on your TV. Here are five ways to do it.
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Stop Accidentally Pausing Video with YouTube's New Lock Screen Feature
YouTube lets you lock the screen to prevent accidental touches from pausing your video and triggering other functions. Here are the steps.
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Cutting the Cable Cord: A Step-by-Step Guide to Switching to Streaming
I'll walk through how to seamlessly transition to streaming, with my recommendations for the best streaming devices and services based on our testing.
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How to Get Rid of Your Old TV
You can't put your old TV out on the curb. Here's how to prep your TV for disposal and donate or recycle it. You can even get it picked up from your home.
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How to Connect Skullcandy Headphones & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Skullcandy headphones or Bluetooth speaker with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. We also tell you how to fix pairing problems.
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How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker or Headphones to Your TV
Find out if Bluetooth is available on your TV, and consult our step-by-step instructions on pairing a Bluetooth speaker or headphones with your TV.
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How to Hide Your Cable Box
Hate those wires running from your cable box to your sleek big screen TV? We have a couple of easy solutions that will leave you cord free in no time.
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How to View and Edit Your Netflix Watch History
Watch History shows everything you've watched or started watching. Here's how to access your list and remove titles you don't want to appear on it.
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How to Add a PIN Code to Your Netflix Account
Are you tired of others using your Netflix profile and messing up your recommendations or altering your watchlist? Adding a PIN code will lock them out.
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How to Cast Photos to Your TV
Want to see your gorgeous photos on the biggest screen in your house? No prob. It’s easy to share photos wirelessly from your iPhone or Android phone to your TV.
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The Best Streaming TV Services for Those on a Budget
We looked at what the budget streaming TV services have to offer and found 4 that can replace your cable package for much less. And, one is even free.
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How to Connect Your Phone to Your TV
After testing the solutions, we found the best ways to connect for the most popular models of TVs and phones.
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How to Clean Your TV
TVs can be damaged by ordinary household cleaners, and the panels themselves are fragile. Follow our tips to safely clean your TV.
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How to Host a Netflix Watch Party
The Teleparty browser plug-in makes it easy to sync up Netflix accounts to watch shows and movies with friends and family. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Unblock YouTube
Had your access to YouTube blocked for legal or content licensing reasons? Here's how to get around the restrictions to access the content you want to watch.
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How to Watch Movies and TV Shows for Free
We share our 9 favorite streaming sites for watching free movies and TV shows, including what type of content you can expect and how you can watch.
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How to Host a Disney+ Watch Party
Disney+ has a lot of movies that are perfect for a watch party. With Disney Plus Party, you can watch with friends and family — without the annoying sync issues.
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How to Host an Amazon Prime Video Watch Party
Amazon makes it easy to sync up to watch movies with family and friends with its new Watch Party tool for Prime Video.
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How to Remove Zoombombing Videos from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube
Get offensive and dangerous zoombombing videos removed from any of the major video sharing platforms and hold accountable those who captured and posted them.
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How to Watch Netflix with Someone Online
If you’re missing movie night with friends and family because you’re both stuck in your own homes, there’s a new way to watch together in real time.
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How to Stop Netflix Autoplay
Here's how to turn off autoplay on Netflix while watching a TV show or series, as well as stop autoplaying previews while browsing for something to watch.
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All of the Roku Streaming Players Compared
It's easy to get confused by the multitude of Roku models. Check out our comparison chart to find the best model for you.
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Convert Your MOV Videos to MP4 to Easily Play on Any Device
WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe converts MOV to MP4, and MOV HEVC files to MP4 H.264, for compatibility with practically every device and video editing program.
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How to Easily Backup Your DVD to ISO and Video with WinX DVD Ripper
Backup your movie collection and watch movies while you travel - WinX DVD Ripper lets you quickly create high-quality DVD to ISO backups in just a few easy clicks.
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How to Connect Blackweb Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Blackweb headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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Simplify your Smart Home with Amazon Alexa Routines
Here's what you need to know about setting up your own Alexa routines for easy smart home automation.
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10 Fun Free Games to Play with Amazon’s Alexa
Let Alexa play host to your next family game night with these 10 fun brainy games.
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CES 2018: What to Look for in Your Next TV
From 8K TVs to new types of HDR to built-in assistants, there's a lot to know about the new TVs coming out in 2018.
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4 Streaming TV Services That Can Replace Cable
Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue and YouTube TV want to replace your cable service. Low prices and extra features make switching appealing.
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How to Download Videos from Netflix, Amazon, iTunes & Google Play
If you want to watch your favorite shows offline, you have more options than ever. We provide step-by-step instructions.
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How to Stream Watchable Video with a Slow Internet Connection
There is no need to silently suffer the stuttering play and constant pausing associated with slow Internet connections while streaming.
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How to Hide Your Home Theater
These devices let you hide that jumble of cables, wires and boxes you have attached to your TV—behind closed door or in another room.
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How to Download YouTube Videos
Looking to download YouTube videos so you can watch them offline? We have three options for how to do it.
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The Pros and Cons of Cutting the Cable Cord in 2016
Can you get the TV, movies and sports you love without a hefty monthly cable bill? We'll you figure out if cutting the cord is right for you.
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Choosing the Best Place to Buy a New TV
Buying a TV is expensive, and there is nothing worse than knowing you got a bad deal. So is buying online the best choice?
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How to Play Your iTunes Music on Your Android Phone
With the Apple Music app for Android, you can easily play your iTunes music on your Android device — but there are other ways to do it, too.
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Read This Before Buying Your Next TV
Here’s what is happening in this year’s cutting-edge TVs—and a few bargains available right now.
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Is It Time to Stop Paying for Cable TV?
With giants like HBO and ESPN offering standalone services, it's getting easier to ditch cable. Here's what you need to know before cutting the cord.
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Tips for Getting In-Ear Headphones to Fit Properly
Getting a great-sounding pair of in-ear headphones is in part about the fit. Here's how to get the most out of your pair.
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How to Build an Effective Workout Playlist
Let music fuel your workout with these great playlist tips and resources for finding the best music to motivate you.
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4 Ways to Take TV Shows & Movies to Go
Your favorite TV shows and movies don't need to stay trapped in your living room. Learn how to take them with you.
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The Pros and Cons of Cutting the Cable Cord in 2013
Is it worth it to cut the cable cord and only watch TV and movies online? We show you the options.
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Setting up Your Child's New Tech Gifts
Setting up parental controls and installing Internet security software for your child's new computer, game system, tablet or smartphone.
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3 Ways to Send Gifts to Your Facebook Friends
These websites and apps make it easy to be generous to your online pals.
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Toxic Tech: The Poison in Our Products
All electronics contain circuit boards, which is where many toxins reside, but a handful of devices are big offenders.
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How to Properly Set Up Your HDTV
If you haven’t adjusted the settings on your HDTV, you’re not getting the best picture.
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Get Your Electronics Beach Ready
Water and sand don’t mix well with most electronic devices. Here’s how to protect them and select beach-proof alternatives.
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How to Set Parental Controls for Your Game System
Here's how parents can get a handle on what type of content kids can access through the game consoles.
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How to Save Money by Cutting the Cable
Is it time for you to pull the plug on your pay TV provider?
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How to Cut the Cord Clutter
Simple use of labels and zip ties can keep that unruly mess of cords under control.
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How to Baby-proof Your Home Theater
Baby-proofing your home entertainment gear will help protect both your investment and your child. Follow these seven tips to a safer home.
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Three Tips for Getting Earphones to Fit Properly
Even the best in-ear headphones can sound awful and feel uncomfortable if they're not seated properly in your ear. Here's how to get a proper fit.
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How to Set up a Home Theater for Every Space
With some easy-to-follow tips, you can create a movie theater-like surround sound experience in your living room, den or even your bedroom.
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How to Buy a 5.1 Surround Sound System
A 5.1 channel surround sound system is essential for enjoying a cinema-quality experience at home.
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What to Do if You Feel Sick Watching 3D Movies
If you feel sick when watching 3D movies, it may be a sign that you have a common binocular vision problem. Diagnosis and treatment can help.
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Kill the Energy Vampires in Your Home
Your home theater could be sucking as much as 34 watts of energy when asleep—costing you a lot of unnecessary expense.
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How to Baby-proof Your Home Theater
Baby-proofing your home entertainment gear will help protect both your investment and your child. Follow these seven tips to a safer home.
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TV Apps and Why You Want Them
From family photos to Netflix movies to your Twitter feed, there’s plenty of great content on the Internet that you could be enjoying right now on your TV.
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How to Cancel Cable TV and Still Get Your Favorite Shows
Can you really ditch cable and still get your favorite shows? I've been on a Web-only video diet for a year now and I'll tell you how it's done.
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Get Skype on Your TV
With a Skype-enabled HDTV, you can now make free video calls from the comfort and convenience of your living room. Here's how to do it.
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Build a Backyard Theater
Find out how to turn your lawn into a home theater for watching your favorite movies with friends and family.
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5 Ways to Get Your Penny-Pinching Spouse to Buy a Flat Panel TV
This year there are so many new ways to enjoy a flat panel TV–from built-in movie rentals to Skype video chat to 3DTV–everyone in the family is bound to get excited about trading up.
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Prevent Headphones from Damaging Your Child's Hearing
Young children are highly succeptable to hearing damage when using headphones at too high a volume. Find out what you need to keep them safe.
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Speakers that Hide in Furniture and Fixtures
From ottomans to ceiling fans, a wide variety of home furnishings and fixtures now are hiding speakers in the most inconspicuous—and surprising—places.
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Tips for Setting Up a 3D Home Theater
If you plan to purchase a 3DTV, follow this advice to make sure you get the rich, vibrant, immersive experience you're looking for.
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Five Tips for Setting up Your Surround Sound System
Stepping up to true surround sound system will greatly enhance your movie viewing experience. To get the best sound, though, make sure you follow these five important tips.
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Improving Your Home Theater Environment
Short of relocating your movie watching to the basement, there are a few things you can do to improve the quality of your home theater environment.
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New Toddler Game System Combines Action, Fun and Learning
The Zippity learning system from Leapfrog uses interactive, full-body play to help kids learn.
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The Virtual Parent Inside Your Video Game Console
Video game parental controls help you manage the content your kids are exposed to and prevent unauthorized online activities, such as chatting with strangers or making purchases.
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How to Cut the Cord Clutter
Simple use of labels and zip ties can keep that unruly mess of cords under control.
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Overview of Wireless Music Systems
Get your tunes wirelessly in any room with these audio systems.
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Getting High-Definition on Your HDTV
Our short video will show you which sources and cables will give you a high-definition picture on your HDTV.
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Use Your TV to Rent Movies Online
You may have the equipment you need to rent online movies already hooked up to your TV.
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How to Clean Your Flat Screen TV
It's easy to look at that flat panel TV as another pane of glass, but glass cleaner is a no-no. Use a cleaner that is specifically designed for LCD and plasma models.