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Turning your PC into a media streamer is easy - as long as you don't forget this

Roger Fingas — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:20 GMT

Not too long ago, I suggested that a mini PC could make for an excellent media streamer, and I stand by that. I should acknowledge, however, that the mini form factor is not only unnecessary, but unrealistic for a lot of people. If you're reading this, you may have already spent a small fortune on a powerful laptop. The inconvenience of repeatedly plugging that into your TV could be a small sacrifice next to spending several hundred dollars more on a box that may never budge from your living room.

The new Apple TV 4K is coming - and I think I figured out when

Craig Donaldson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:04:58 GMT

If you've been patiently waiting for Apple to finally release a new Apple TV 4K, there's good news: the wait could be almost over.

Your TV's optimal performance is locked behind this HDMI setting

Eli Becht — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:34:53 GMT

Your TV is packed with a bunch of valuable ports. I actually used my TV's USB port for the first time recently, and I was blown away by what it was capable of. However, that's a port that I'm not going to use very often. Something I use every single day is my HDMI port, and I actually use several of them. Although I have a receiver that handles most of my devices these days, I still use two of my HDMI ports. I have my receiver plugged into my eARC port, which is HDMI 3, and I have my Xbox Series X plugged into the HDMI 4 slot. Both of these are HDMI 2.1 ports, and the reason I do this is that I want to take advantage of the best that my TV has to offer.

Apple TV is only $6 per month this Prime Day - but there's a catch

John Kanellakos — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:32 GMT

Right ahead of the 2026 Prime Day sales event, Amazon has teamed up with Apple to offer a limited-time promotion on the latter company's flagship TV streaming service. For active Prime members, Apple TV can be subscribed to for $6 per month -- more than half the usual cost of $13 per month.

How I spot fake Prime Day deals in less than a minute

Craig Donaldson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:47:42 GMT

With Prime Day returning this week on June 23 and running until June 26, there are going to be millions of deals available on Amazon. And if you're looking to get ready for summer with some new tech or everyday essentials, Prime Day is certainly the time to do it, as you can score some incredible deals and save lots of your hard-earned money.

I turned off this trendy TV feature when I learned it was a spy in disguise

Anthony Marcusa — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:30:19 GMT

There are countless features that smart TVs advertise as a way to improve your home entertainment experience. There are software enhancements and art galleries, gaming suites and audio upgrades. Some are useful and worthy, while others are superfluous and even inconvenient. Among those in the latter category are so-called smart virtual assistants.

5 Fire Stick alternatives that are actually worth using

Craig Donaldson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:24:28 GMT

When Amazon released the Fire TV Stick 4K Select last October, it marked a major turning point for Fire TV -- and not in a good way. On the surface, the 4K Select looks like any other Fire TV Stick Amazon has released over the years, but the real difference lies in the software it runs.

INIU’s next-gen portable chargers are on sale this Prime Day

Sponsored — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:56:38 GMT

Summer plans mean road trips, long travel days, and a good blend of R&R and hectic planning. And since on the go usually means you’re away from an outlet, you’re at risk of running out of charge when you need it most. A reliable, portable charger is the solution, so you can keep your phone, earbuds, iPad, and all your other devices juiced up and ready.

The best gangster movie you've never seen is now free to stream

Saeed Wazir — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:20 GMT

Everyone loves a great gangster flick. There's something special about watching hardcore criminals in action that gets the adrenaline pumping. We get immersed in a life of crime we can never have and experience the thrills and danger of the badass on-screen characters we wish we could be.

Most people ignore this on their TV - but it's actually more important than 4K or HDR

Roger Fingas — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:19 GMT

If you were to ask the average person what matters most on a new TV, two of the first things they'd jump to (after choosing the right size) would probably be resolution and HDR support. 4K is such an ingrained buzzword that it's hard to imagine anyone settling for less. I supsect HDR hasn't achieved that level of awareness, but it's de facto alongside 4K, so people may assume they need it anyway.