How to Keep Your TV Going During a Power Outage

April 2, 2023

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The iconic 1950s era claymation character Gumby was the inspired result of a 1953 three-minute student film called Gumbasia created by Art Clokey while he attended the University of Southern California. Later, in 1955, the pilot episode of Gumby was seen by an NBC executive, which quickly led to it being picked up and turned into a popular children’s television show.

People have different priorities during a power outage. If your priority is keeping the TV on so you can binge-watch your favorite show, well, we’re here to help. We crunched the numbers on different solutions so you can see just how much (or little) of a hassle a power outage Netflix binge would be. Read More »

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Do you have limited space on your couchside table? Maybe you’re stuck sitting in the middle? It can be annoying if you want snacks and drinks near you when playing games or watching TV and you don’t have the room to place them. The solution? A CouchConsole.

This simple console allows you to have a small bowl for snacks, a standard-sized can or glass, and whatever else you might need (like your remotes), all in one place. The best part, however, is the counterweight that holds your drink, making sure it won’t topple over on an uneven surface—something many TV trays can’t do!

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Gathering people around to show something on your phone can be a pain, but thanks to screen mirroring, it doesn’t have to be. We’ll show you how to wirelessly cast your Android phone or tablet’s screen to a TV. Read More »

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