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8K Resolution. Is it Worth the Money? Everything You Need to Know

Somehow, you’ve owned a 4K TV since it first became available. Possibly you just upgraded, or perhaps you’re still streaming on a 1080p television. Whatever your current screen resolution is, you’ve most likely heard about what comes after 4K. Yes, it’s 8K. 8K resolution is the next great step in television resolution. Moreover, like with 4K, the change implies the…
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HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 2.1

For more than a decade, the basic HDMI cablehttps://www.thetechlounge.com/tv/hdmi-arc-vs-earc/ has been one of the most common solutions for connecting various devices. However, it hasn’t witnessed tremendous jumps in performance in that period, at least not in a single generation. This was changed with the introduction of HDMI 2.1, which saw HDMI technology undergo its most dramatic…
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How to Record Over-the-Air TV

One of the most effective resources available to a cable/cord cutter is free over-the-air (OTA) TV. Without a cable or satellite subscription, you may watch all the free TV you want with an over-the-air antenna. Suppose you are hesitant to try OTA TV because you like to watch your favorite shows on your own schedule. In that case, you’ll be relieved to know that it is possible to record free…
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What is Overscan and How to Fix it?

Although streaming is gradually replacing traditional cables as a method of viewing PC-based video on our TVs, there’s something to be said for the simplicity of utilizing an HDMI connection. The data transfer quality is superb. It is unquestionably the better choice if your computer is still in the same location as your TV. However, there’s a considerable possibility you’ll run…
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Lamp, LED, DLP, or Laser Projectors. What Should You Choose?

With all of the excitement around new solid-state projection light sources, such as laser and LED, it may appear like lamp-based projection is swiftly disappearing into the past. Projectors have been around for a long time. These devices, which come in various shapes and sizes, allow you to cast a big picture on almost any surface. Digital projectors exist in a range of prices. With projectors…
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Screen Brightness - What Is a Nit and How Many Do You Need?

What is the method for determining screen brightness? How far should a person sit from a screen? What’s more, how do we choose a pixel pitch? While these parameters are spoken casually among professionals, this does not lessen the need for newbies to carefully evaluate these components. We have managed to outline the fundamentals that everyone should be aware of in order to have the greatest…
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HDMI ARC vs. HDMI eARC. Everything You Need to Know

HDMI is widely regarded as the best and most popular method of connecting audio and video smart devices. For many years, the HDMI standard has been employed all across the world. If you own a 4K 75-80 inch TV (or any other high-end TV), an AV receiver, or a soundbar, you may have seen a small label next to at least one of the HDMI ports that says ARC or HDMI ARC. But what exactly is ARC stand for?
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Gamma Correction. Everything You Need to Know

It’s not enough to merely “make it look real” when creating a photorealistic image. The way your textures are taken and processed must be considered when designing a scene that is beautiful to look at. To that end, gamma correction is a useful tool when you know what you are doing, but can be detrimental to your experience if set up incorrectly. Let us take a look at what gamma…
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How to Install Kodi on Android?

Kodi is a well-known application that offers a lot of free content, including movies, TV series, sports, and others, thanks to its great collection of add-ons that drastically expand this app’s overall usability. However, have in mind that a large portion of its available content breaks the copyright laws, which may lead you into trouble. Therefore, if you decide to install Kodi, be careful…
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How to Boost an Outdoor TV Antenna Signal

We’re living in the era of high-definition entertainment ladies and gents, and we can safely say that TV has come a long way since the golden days of rabbit-ear antennas sitting pretty on top of “brick and glass” TV boxes weighing half a ton. Now we all have HD Flat TVs, which are so fragile that you’re afraid to sneeze around them, and even a stiff breeze might break’em, not to mention…
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Why and How to Digitize VHS Tapes

The 2020 lockdown brought with it a lot of pressure and tighter deadlines for most, but spending more time at home also gave way to a renewed nostalgic interest in all the stuff people had laying around the house – old photos, home movies, books collecting dust, and all those long-forgotten VHS tapes. With the great retro resurgence, people have begun looking for advice on how to play old tapes…
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No Signal on TV: Troubleshooting

It can be infuriating to have technical problems that not only make no sense but also seem to come up at the worst times. A sign that says No Signal on TV screen can seem very daunting, as you may not know where the actual issue lies. If you are not technologically adept, you may not even know where to start! Luckily, this isn’t as big an issue as it might seem. If your TV says No Signal but the…
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