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    Disposing of old router/modem

    How should we dispose of our old router/modem ? Is there personal info on there we need to worry about ? Thanks.
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    Budget printer with low ink cost

    We're looking for a cheap printer with low ink cost, less than $100. Any recommendations ? Thanks.
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    Garage door opener

    I may need to replace my garage door opener. Do you have a recommendation as far as brand, or belt drive vs. chain drive ? Are they all pretty reliable these days ? Thanks.
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    Problem with garage door opener

    When I use our remote, the door goes up or down 2-3 feet, then stops. When I use the wall control, the door works fine. Does this make sense ? If the remote battery is weak, could that cause this problem ? Thanks.
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    How to use headphones with an IPhone SE

    My IPhone SE does not have a headphone jack. I'd like to use headphones with the small 1/8" plug. Is there an adapter I can use ? Thanks.
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    Modem/router recommendations needed

    Can anyone recommend a good modem/router combo unit ? We use Spectrum internet if that matters. Thanks.
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    65" TV recommendation needed

    MY son is looking for a 65" TV for movies and gaming. I assume a 120 hz. panel is needed. He's hoping to buy from Costco. Any recommendations ? Preferably under $1,000. Thanks.
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    Streaming Apple music with my IPhone SE

    I read that I need to use a DAC to be able to stream HI Res lossless audio from my Iphone, via WiFi. Does that mean streaming from my IPhone to my Denon S750H receiver will not be good enough ? I would also need to hook up a DAC ? I'm trying to figure out what settings to use on my Iphone SE, if...
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    How to stream Apple music to my Sony TV

    I'm trying to figure out how to stream Apple music from my IPhone SE to my Sony X900H TV, using AirPlay. The TV does not have an Apple music app, but it does have AirPlay. Any advice or a helpful link would be great. Thanks.
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    Best web browser for Android TV ?

    Preferably one that doesn't use up a lot of memory, if possible. My TV is the Sony X900H. Thanks.
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    General Discussion Free music streaming apps

    Are there any free music apps you recommend, such as Spotify or IHeartRadio ? I was thinking of adding them to my Sony X900H TV, to listen thru my receiver. Do you see any problem adding them to my TV ? Thanks.
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    Hookup help needed

    My sister needs to hook up a Samsung HW-Q59CT 5.1 soundbar and a Blu-ray player to her Sony 75X900H TV. The TV and soundbar both have ARC. Any advice would be great. I've never had a soundbar. Thanks.
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    No audio when using AirPlay with my Iphone SE

    When sending videos from My wife's IPhone SE, using AirPlay, to our Sony X900H TV, we are not getting any audio. My son and daughter couldn't figure it out, and they're pretty good with this type of thing. We also tried with my receiver (Denon S750H) but that won't work either. Thanks for any...
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    Humidifier question

    Does it matter what brand name bacteriostatic cleaner is used in a humidifier ? I ordered an Aircare mini console humidifier. Thanks.
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    Looking for an external hard drive

    My daughter is looking for an external hard drive, 2 to 4 terabytes, for her Mac laptop. Budget $100. What do you recommend ? Thanks.
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    Hookup advice needed

    How do you suggest I hook up the components below. I use a 2.1 speaker system. 1) Sony X900H TV 2) Sony X700 4k blu-ray player 3) Toshiba HD-A2 player(1080p) 4) Denon S750H receiver 5) OTA antenna 1) Run HDMI cable from each player to receiver, the 1 HDMI cable to TV 2) Run HDMI cable from...
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    Fire HD tablet question

    Is there a way to play the audio from my tablet's aux output to my bluetooth speaker's aux input ? As soon as I plug the aux cable in, the audio stops. I don't see a setting for audio output. Thanks for any advice.
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    Installing TV antenna in the ground

    I need to move my antenna to the side of my house, and mount it in the ground. My plan is to set a 4x4 post in concrete(in a plastic "post protector" sleeve), then secure the pole to side of the 4x4. Then secure the pole to my fascia with a standoff bracket. The coaxial cable will run thru a 90...
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    Question about mini amps

    I'm talking about the mini amps like the Lepai, etc. I was going to buy one with Bluetooth for my daughter, but I don't know much about them. I have a small pair of bookshelf speakers to hook up. 1) Any recommendations under $50 ? 2) She has a Blu-ray player and a TV. Can they both be...
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    Kitchen sink re-glazing

    Has anyone ever had this done ? We have a white porcelain sink, and are thinking of having it done with a different color. I'm wondering about the durability though. Thanks.
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    Leasing a car

    I've never leased a car before. Is putting a trailer hitch on a leased vehicle allowed ? If so, would it need to be removed before turning the car back in ?
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    75" sony X950g

    Does anyone own this TV ? If so, are you happy with it ? I'm interested in this TV, but I'm concerned about the blooming and the less than stellar black levels. Cnet only rated it 7 out of 10 due to this. Thanks.
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    FM antenna recommendation needed

    Can anyone recommend an indoor FM antenna for my receiver ? I'd like to use a low profile antenna, that can sit on my TV stand, or on a shelf behind my TV. Thanks.
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    Earc feature on receivers

    I'm looking to buy a 4k receiver, and I was wondering if I should buy one with Earc ? From what I've read it seems like an important feature to have for the future. Do you guys agree ?
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    Problem with my Sony S6700 Blu-ray player

    I moved it to another room, and now it won't hook up to the internet. I use a wired ethernet connection. I tried it a few times and I also unplugged it to reboot it. Does anyone have any advice ? Thanks.
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    Help needed with my new Sony X700 UHD player

    I picked it up today and went thru all the setup. It will not display the home screen, with all the apps. Any idea what could be the problem ? Thanks.
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    Onkyo TX-NR686

    Does anyone own this receiver ? Have you been happy with it ? I'm thinking of buying one for our family room setup. Thanks.
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    TVs and upscaling quality

    Which TV brands have the best upscaling ? Sony ? Samsung ? We still watch DVDs occasionally, Netflix HD streaming, and 720 and 1080 material from our antenna. Thanks.
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    Question about 4k TVs and subtitles

    I'm looking to buy a 75" 4k TV for our family room. We use subtitles a lot and I was wondering if we are better off with a FALD TV or an edge lit TV? A couple reviews I watched of FALD TVs showed quite a bit of blooming/glowing around the subtitles, and it looked bad. Is this common? I am...
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    75" 4K TV for about $1,500

    I'm considering the TCL 75R617 and the 75" Vizio P Series Quantum. The reviews say the Vizio's smart TV system is bad. Also, the Vizio is supposed to be weak at upscaling. Does that mean DVD's and 720p and 1080i from our antenna would look bad? Does anyone have any advice about these 2 sets...
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