You won’t believe the mistake a Texan attorney made this week. He hopped into a Zoom call, but the folks in court couldn’t see his face. Instead, they saw something shocking.
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7 best antennas for a clear TV signal
In the age of streaming, broadcast television can seem like a relic. However, with just a simple antenna attached to your TV, you can stream live content in HD from popular networks entirely for free. If crystal-clear programming is what you’re after, though, you’ll need to find the right antenna for you.
From sports to local news to primetime shows, it’s all free in HD with an antenna. Depending on where you live and what signals you have access to, the right antenna can be the difference between grainy, inconsistent viewing and pristine quality. Here are seven of the best antennas on the market.
What you should look for in a TV antenna
When free TV is the goal, the price of your antenna is a major factor, but an antenna that can’t properly connect won’t be worth much. TV antennas come in three classes: unamplified antennas, amplified antennas, and large outdoor antennas.
All of these antenna classes correspond directly to an antenna’s range. Amplified antennas come with integrated amps that boost the signal range of the antenna, whereas unamplified antennas have a shorter range.
Unamplified antennas are the simplest and cheapest around, meant for indoor use where there’s a strong signal. Amplified antennas are larger and more powerful, usually meant for use inside when there’s a medium-strength signal. Large outdoor antennas, which can be amplified or unamplified, are best for areas with a weak signal.
Finding out what channels at what strength are available to your local area is easy. Simply go to the FCC’s digital TV reception maps site and enter your ZIP code.
1. Antennas Direct ClearStream
Antennas Direct’s ClearStream TV antenna is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to antennas. Though unamplified, the ClearStream antenna comes in a variety of ranges, from 35 to 70 miles. The ClearStream supports both 1080p and 4K, but the quality of content you get will depend on the channel.
If you’re not sure whether to mount your antenna indoors or outdoors, the ClearStream has you covered with all-weather mounting hardware, which means it’s suitable for placement both indoors and outdoors.
2. Mohu Ranger Advanced Amplified Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna
If you want the best of the best, Mohu is the way to go. You can use this model inside or outside to get all the major networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS. It’s multidirectional so aiming is necessary but simple to do, and it’s easy to install.
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If you have an Apple ID, you may have been hacked
If you have an Apple device, you already know what Apple ID is. In fact, you know it very well because you have to use your Apple ID quite frequently to sign into your devices and to log in to the App Store or iTunes. Recently, there seems to be a hack that has targeted Apple IDs and locking users out. Here is what to do if you have already been hacked, and if not, how to protect yourself.
Cut the Cable: Streaming services comparison chart
Cutting the cord is one of the fastest growing trends in the U.S. It’s an extremely popular way to eliminate the ever-rising costs of cable and satellite. Since there are many quality streaming services available, it’s difficult to justify paying that hefty monthly cable bill. But you need to know what you’re doing to get the best value.
Why you should NEVER throw away or post pictures of your airline boarding pass
Have you made this mistake when you travel? Identity thieves can do more with details from your boarding pass than you realize. You’ll be shocked when you find out just how far they can go, and the level of access you give them to your private records.
Getting rid of old tech? Don't make this mistake
During this pandemic with time at home, many people are organizing their closets, offices and garage. Afterward, you have a sense of accomplishment and a pile of tech you can sell or donate. Just don’t make this common mistake when you do.
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