Have you installed a TV antenna and wonder why it’s not working? In 2009, the US switched all broadcasts to digital signals , so if you have an analog antenna, you won’t get any channels. This minHour will teach you how to fix issues that cause your antenna not to pick up channels. Steps Your … Read more
A radio antenna, sometimes called an aerial, is a metal rod or dish that catches radio waves, transforming these into electrical signals that your radio or TV can interpret as information, like music or video. Thankfully, the hardware behind radio antennas is fairly simple and inexpensive, which will make fixing your antenna an easy matter. … Read more
There are two ways that live broadcasts can reach your home TV: digital cable and analog signal. If you’re looking to get rid of your cable bill, you may be seeking out easy ways to pick those broadcast signals up for free. While there’s a popular hack out there that involves using your home’s electrical … Read more
If your TV antenna broke, or cable is too expensive, do not worry! You can use common household items like a metal coat hanger to make your own antenna. Hangers can be used to make simple, less-effective antennas, or even powerful, complex antennas that will give you a much better chance at getting some free … Read more
This article will show you how to build a monopoly for any use you see fit. Choose a frequency. Find out what frequency you want. For Wi-Fi you are using 2.45GHz = 2,450,000,000Hz). This is needed because this determines the length of your antenna. Get a conductor. Choose a good conductor. For the example we … Read more
When first setting up a radio or moving a radio to a new, permanent location, its antenna needs to be tuned. Learning how to tune an antenna entails lengthening or shortening the antenna so that, for the radio’s specific frequency, it is working as efficiently as possible. In order to tune an antenna, a radio … Read more
Sometimes, your WiFi signal just doesn’t reach where you want it to reach. You’ve seen wireless adapters at the store, but they can cost a lot more than you want to spend. We’ll show you a way to build a directional WiFi antenna using off-the-shelf parts, no new software, and without opening your computer case. … Read more
A coaxial cable (coax) brings TV and internet signals into homes and other buildings. These cables need connectors on the end to hook up to appliances like TVs and transmit signal. If you have a coax cable without a connector, installing your own is a simple task. Strip the wire and expose its inner conductor. … Read more
Do you want to connect your Amazon Fire Stick to a Wi-Fi network? When your Fire Stick is online, you’ll be able to stream videos, shows, movies, music, and more to your TV. This minHour teaches you how to connect your Amazon Fire Stick to Wi-Fi, even if you don’t have an Amazon Fire Stick … Read more
When your Samsung TV has a wireless internet connection, you can use it to access internet-only features like web-based apps, streaming services, and more! This is a great way to make your TV an all-in-one device for entertainment. This minHour will show you how to connect your Samsung Smart TV to the internet by adding … Read more
Want to show media from your computer on your LG smart TV? If both your TV and your PC are Wi-Fi compatible, you can easily mirror anything from your PC to your LG TV—even sound! This minHour article will teach you how to connect your PC to your TV using over Wi-Fi using Miracast, and … Read more
Did you know that you can display video and play audio from your computer on your TV? It’s actually pretty easy, especially now that so many TVs are “smart.” This minHour article will teach you the easiest ways to connect your Windows PC to a TV, including using an HDMI cable, a DVI or VGA … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to put your Apple TV in Sleep mode, which is the Apple TV’s “Off” equivalent. Using the Remote Pick up the Apple TV’s remote. If you have a 4th Generation Apple TV, the remote will have a glass touch surface on top; otherwise, the remote will be made of aluminum. … Read more
If you don’t have the Apple TV hardware, don’t worry because you can still see your favorite Apple TV shows on your Android TV with some workarounds. This minHour will teach you how to watch Apple TV on your Android TV by casting a Chrome web browser tab. Steps Go to https://tv.apple.com/ in a Chrome … Read more
One of the most useful features of the Apple TV is its ability to wirelessly “mirror” other Apple devices directly to your TV set, using the built-in AirPlay software. Follow the steps below to get an exact copy of your iPad screen to appear on your television.This procedure requires an iPad 2 (or later) running … Read more
It’s easy to close an app on Apple TV. Just like the app switcher on your iPhone or iPad, you can double-press the TV button on your remote to view all apps. Then, to close an app, just select it in app-switching view and swipe up on the remote. Whether an app isn’t responding or … Read more
To watch sports on your Apple TV, you’ll first need to install the Apple TV box and set up your preferences! Setting up your Apple TV is a relatively straightforward process; once you’ve set up your Apple TV, you’ll need to decide on a sports app or channel. Depending on your sports preferences, you may … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to display your iPad’s screen on a TV monitor using Apple TV. Setting Up Your Apple TV Connect to Wi-Fi. Your iPad and Apple TV must be on the same wireless network. Press Menu on your Apple TV remote. It’s on the left side of the remote. Press it until … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to restore an Apple TV (4th generation or earlier) to its original factory settings. You can restore an Apple TV in the Settings menu on the device itself, or you can use iTunes or the Finder to restore it to its factory settings on a computer. Using the Remote Connect … Read more
Using Apple TV is an ideal way to enjoy movies and videos on your television that you may have downloaded or imported into your Apple iTunes application. Since the movies you watch using Apple TV are stored within iTunes, you must first download or move movies to your iTunes application. You can also import movies … Read more