Barb Gonzalez

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HBO Now to Launch on Apple TV in April
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 20, 2015  |  Published: Mar 18, 2015
As promised, the HBO standalone subscription service will be available in April to Apple customers. Unlike HBO Go, the service will not require that viewers authenticate by also subscribing to HBO on cable or satellite. Find out how to get HBO NOW in April.
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HDMI CEC
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 24, 2008
Still lacking simple self-control.

The holy grail of home theater simplicity is to have fewer remote controls and one-touch operation without confusing programming. HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) promises to control components that are connected via HDMI cables with just one remote. Turning components off and on and one-touch play and record are some of the first features enabled on these initial HDMI CEC home theater offerings. But they often prove to be not so easy. You must set up the HDMI CEC in each component’s menu, and controlling the components can be inconsistent. Plus, each brand has its own nomenclature for menu and action items. But perhaps being forewarned will enable you to be forearmed.

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CEDIA 2013
High Performance Luxul Routers and Access Points
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 26, 2013
Luxul brings custom installers the high performance routers and access points for streaming to home theaters.
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CES 2017
Hisense Expanding Line of Smart TVs and Roku TVs
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 05, 2017
Hisense presented their line of smart TVs that includes models with a redesigned smart TV hub and Roku TVs.
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CES 2014
Hisense Shows Roku TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2014
Roku has joined forces with Chinese TV manufacturer, Hisense to offer a Roku TV. When the TV is first turned on, it will display a Roku home page similar to the menu on a Roku Box streaming device
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How Much Bandwidth Do You Need for Streaming Video?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 16, 2012
For those who stream video from online sources, the speed at which data can be sent into their home is critical. If your connection isn't fast enough, streaming video can sometimes stall as it fills the buffer in the receiving device, or the content provider might send a lower-quality stream because it senses that your available speed can't handle anything more. So how much speed do you need?
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How Streaming Changed in 2020
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2021
As the world slowed to a stop in 2020, it accelerated streaming adoption and innovation. Sparked by theater closures and social distancing requirements of the pandemic shutdown, we had to find new ways to watch movies together with friends and family.
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How Streaming Conquered the World
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 26, 2019
As we get ready to ring in the New Year, we look back at the advances over the past decade that have led to the streaming experience we enjoy today.
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Other Tech
How to Choose a Media Player/Streamer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 01, 2012
There is a growing number of media players, media streamers, and other devices that can access Netflix, Hulu, and your own saved media to watch on your TV. The first step in deciding which one to buy is to know why you want it. Do you only want to stream video and music from the Internet? Do you want to watch Netflix or Hulu, or do you like to find unique videos and video podcasts? Have you saved music, photos, and/or videos on your computer that you want to stream to your TV?
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How to Create an Amazon Prime Music Library
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 31, 2014
Amazon Prime membership has added free music from Amazon Prime Music. Here's how Amazon Prime Music works and tips for quickly amassing the music library you want.
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