Description : When placing an indoor tv antenna do you point it in the direction of the nearest cable towers or in the direction of the nearest window/door to get best reception?
Last Answer : Though I'm no expert in the field, I've worked closely with guys that study wave propagation. They often told me that in urban environments radio waves do some really bizarre things. A nearby chain-link ... you shall have to do the old trial & error trick to find where you get the best reception.
Description : Does anyone use (just) an antenna for their TV reception?
Last Answer : No, I am connected to FIOS.
Description : How do I get TV reception on my new TV?
Last Answer : Do a search on DB2, DB4 or DB8 antennae. They are even available on Amazon.
Description : If you suddenly had no TV reception, what would you do with the time you now spend with your television?
Last Answer : Read books. Play games. Talk to my family. Write. Draw. Take photos and organise the ones I’ve already taken. It would depend if it’s night or day.
Description : For component theres 3 video cables, if i want to connect it to a tv with only yellow, red and white, which video cable do i connect?
Last Answer : If the tv only has yellow red and white. You need a composite cable. That tv does not support component. Yellow is video. White and red are stereo audio.
Description : I just bought an AV Cable for my iPod touch and I can't see anything on the tv?
Last Answer : Yes, under video settings there should be a setting under video settings that says TV out, there’s two video options on my old iPod so if you have a new one it might be different. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
Description : My Sony LCD TV just displays solid pink after a brief power interruption. Any ideas?
Last Answer : Try this: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-13973_102-0.html?threadID=331543
Description : ASOTV...As Seen On TV. What have you bought? What products have you liked?
Last Answer : I used to watch a commercial of a kind of breakfast cereal. I liked it a lot and finally bought one when I saw a box in the supermarket. It did live up to my expectation luckily. The only thing it missed was that the cereal wasn’t as crunchy as they advertised.
Description : Have you ever bought an "As Seen on TV!" product that lived up to its hype over time?
Last Answer : answer:You mean something like this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQFv83QJ2Y
Description : Can a TV “cable” company enforce a cancellation fee if you never signed any contract?
Last Answer : Did you sign for the cable box at the cable store or when the tech installed the box??
Description : Is it possible to connect an iPhone or iPad to a TV screen or monitor using only one cable?
Last Answer : Mac has those adapters your talking about,either from any retailer that sells apple stuff,or on line.
Description : No picture when I plug my ipod touch into my tv with HDMI cable?
Last Answer : answer:Do you get the video portion on your ipod using the You Tube app? If you do, can you try connecting to your TV using a USB-USB cable? My TV is a 2011 Samsung, and the USB jack is separate from the HMDI jack.
Description : Know of any non-cable TV specials commemorating the March on Washington?
Last Answer : answer:I heard MLK Jr.s speech today on NPR. It has lost none of its power. I can’t speak to your actual question. I do check my PBS schedule regularly so if anything pops up, I’ll let you know. Just found this for Aug. 27th. http://www.wmht.org/black-culture/explore/march-on-washington/
Description : Will anyone care (or even notice) if Fox network pulls its channels off of broadcast TV and goes to cable only?
Last Answer : I pay for TV (even network) through iTunes anyway. I like having no commercials and its still cheaper than cable. I AM a bit worried however because I was watching an iTunes show last night and there was a commercial at the beginning for other shows from the same network. That just pisses me off.
Description : How can I replace the Comcast rental cable TV box with a DVDR that includes the secret Comcast decoder ring?
Last Answer : Any legal replacement boxes still need a “cable card” from Comcast, there is a two-way connection from the box to Comcast and back. If they don’t “hand shake” no cable to your TV. Check with Comcast the card may cost $2.50 per month. Replacement box may cost about $140.00 like this ONE.
Description : What do you pay for cable TV/Internet? (no phone)
Last Answer : Comcast Ultra High Speed Internet. It averages $185 a month with all the premium Channels my wife loves and the 35 Megs down, 15 megs up that I love.
Description : Do you have cable TV through a traditional cable provider?
Last Answer : No. I have my internet through Comcast, and I just watch everything online.
Description : The Comcast Cable on my TV seems to be really slow, how do I fix it?
Last Answer : Call Comcast, you may have something wrong with your connection from them.I used to have the same problem with Shaw.
Description : Can you help me with this cable TV question?
Last Answer : Ugh Comcast. patooey I've had the same thing with mine lately because they went through an upgrade and we turn our box off at night so it didn't auto-update. Perhaps that's what sent yours wonky? I ... box that doesn't receive' a channel I pay for. I don't buy the guy's explanation honestly.
Description : "Can you explain to me why this is happening? We had our cable TV service disconnected (to save $)..."?
Last Answer : Well, the simplest explanation that I can think of is directional. Do you have the antenna pointing in the same direction every time you hook it up? If your main room is downstairs or in a room that ... the antenna directly at the tower (and out a window if you have thick walls in your house).
Description : Any ideas for TV channel to play during a party?
Last Answer : I recommend channel OFF. Let the guests enjoy each other, rather than what they can already get in the comfort of their own self induced hypno drug addicted home.
Description : Isn't there a way to pick and choose your channels and just pay for those with the cable companies?
Last Answer : It’s called MONOPOLY @AshlynM. And if you find a way around it, let me know. The cable company has a monopoly on the area they serve. There is no competition whatsoever. Thus you get what the cable company wants you to have at the price they want you to pay.
Description : Just bought a new butterfly mop, laugh all you want, but I am not used to mopping ... any advice?
Last Answer : answer:I use ¾ cup bleach per gallon of water for my tile bathroom and linoleum/whatever floors. I don’t know if it’s better or not, I never tried vinegar, but it works for me.
Description : I am sick of the lies that magor cable companies are telling me. What is the best company and not too expensive.
Last Answer : answer:Whatever TV I watch is available on Hulu. If I can wait, then there’s Netflix for the season DVDs. I don’t think I’ll ever bother getting cable, satellite, U-verse, or anything until I can pick-and-choose the channels I want instead of paying $65 for 200 channels I don’t care about.
Description : What are some creative, non-traditional, and inexpensive wedding ceremony and reception ideas?
Last Answer : Many people love a garden wedding during the summer. This is a great way to have a budget wedding. You can have it in your home and host a nice buffet for your guest. Many people will prepare their own ... I think this is a personal day and it should make you happy no matter what you choose to do.
Description : I am looking into switching cell phone providers and am considering TMobile. I travel a lot for business and want to make sure I will have good cell reception wherever I go. Does TMobile have good c?
Last Answer : T-Mobile is one of the top cell phone service providers. They are continuing to build cell phone towers, but already their service spans the globe and is very reliable.
Description : How does one go about getting a script for a TV show into the right hands?
Last Answer : If you are in college, then take a script writing class. Usually they will be able to get it into the right hands. Thats how it is at my school.
Description : Hey, just bought an I-Pad and suddenly I love reading again. Anyone have a book that really touched you or really made you think? (don't want to waste my battery on junk)
Last Answer : answer:Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. I read it wondering, “How did this man pull through and survive the horrors of Auschwitz? What can I learn from him?
Description : Have you ever bought something from an infomercial?
Last Answer : No.
Description : What's the best way to watch the State of the Union online if you don't have a TV?
Last Answer : http://www.hulu.com/
Description : If a soap opera on tv or similar show is depicting life situations then why don't they swear when needs must ?
Last Answer : Because, in the US, they’d be subject to fines and what not?
Description : I still have TV reception issues. Why would the TV in the basement and the one on the second floor receive different channels?
Last Answer : They’re both hooked to the same antenna and they get different channels?
Description : When a vehicle passes, TV reception gets distorted. This is because – (1) metal reflects radiowaves (2) spark plug creates electromagnetic disturbances (3) vehicle pollution affects the performance of the TV components (4) modern vehicles use electro ignition system
Last Answer : (2) spark plug creates electromagnetic disturbances Explanation: This is caused due to the interference caused by the electromagnetic waves generated by a passing vehicle. These waves were within the same ... in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater or lower amplitude.
Description : When a vehicle passes, TV reception gets distorted. This is because (1) metal reflects radiowaves (2) spark plug creates electromagnetic disturbances (3) vehicle pollution affects the performance of the TV components (4) modern vehicles use electroignition system
Last Answer : spark plug creates electromagnetic disturbances
Description : I am buying a new TV. Who can I call that will pick up my old TV?
Last Answer : Could you not make that part of the purchase, i.e., that the people who bring the new TV must take the old one? Having said that, The United Way was fantastic when I had stuff. Within minutes I got calls.
Description : Can you please give me your opinions on choosing a new cable/phone/internet plan?
Last Answer : Another option is internet and phone, $87.95 for internet, $44.95 for phone.
Description : How can I connect my new t.v. with an out dated cable box?
Last Answer : I checked out my recently acquired Westinghouse and find the same things. However I did find a plug that simply says video' right below the right and left audio inputs. You might try plugging the ... high definition out of that setup, but the TV should down-convert to at least make it viewable.
Description : Has anyone out there bought a new car by first going to local dealers to determine eactly what you want then putting specs online and getting bids from local dealers?
Last Answer : answer:We usually go online first, and find all the comparable cars. We then go to a dealer, and if he tries to sell us something we don't want, we just leave. With the past two new cars we bought ... the best deal possible - from a dealer 75 miles away. I would have never driven that far for a car.
Description : I just bought a number of acrylic/polyester shawls on clearance and would like to embellish them for Christmas gifts. I need ideas!
Last Answer : I love shimy things, so I would appreciate added sequins or rhinestones.
Description : Is it just me, or do the opening songs (or the credits) of many TV shows exceed the excitement inside episodes?
Last Answer : This was not more exciting
Description : Is there a TV series you find so addictive that you just love finding another addict?
Last Answer : Chuck, so sad it’s ended but at least it was on its own terms. Basically all my followers/followees on Twitter are Chucksters.
Description : Are (HBO and other) TV shows like Californication and Shameless just a kind of "adult entertainment", drug and alcohol promotional vehicles and "harmless" fun - or is there some educational value to them?
Last Answer : I have not seen any of them, but I heard about these shows… well… to be honest: I think they are great vehicles to earn money for the TV-Stations showing them… ;)
Description : Just made a fairly large purchase - a Toshiba TV - what is your experience with this brand?
Last Answer : I had a Toshiba lap top. It lasted me about as long as the average life of a laptop: four years. Then the hard drive just DIED on me. In that it was impossible to recover any data from it. So I found it to be very average. Not too bad and not out of the ordinary.
Description : Is it possible to record in HD with the HD PVR with just a standard definition TV?
Last Answer : The TV should not matter, provided that you plug the Xbox into the DVR as the video source rather than going through the TV.
Description : Should tv networks just give all their reality tv shows a rest?
Last Answer : Reality TV is cheap because they don’t have to pay actors. It’s not going away any time soon. However my answer is a resounding “yes”. It’s just lazy programming.
Description : Which fictional detective from books or tv would you want on the case?
Last Answer : Monk.
Description : I want to buy a Pinnacle Systems - PCTV HD PCI Card TV Tuner with PVR so I can download tv shows and put them on my ipod will it work?
Last Answer : answer:I know you are a PC guy but this would be effectively answered on apple’s support discussion board. Go to apple.com/support Access discussions and ask your question there. Good luck
Description : Am I the only person in the industrialized world who doesn't watch TV?
Last Answer : I only watch the show Dexter. That’s about all of the television I watch.
Description : Am I alone in thought that TV, has become less about entertainment and more about teen gossip?
Last Answer : These “reality” type shows are much cheaper to produce as they seldom have any big name celebs in them. Just the regular booger eaters and they work cheap and that is also the quality of your time if you get involved in them