TV guides
Straight answers to the things people actually ask about their TVs: The faults worth worrying about, the settings that matter, and how to buy well. Every guide points to the free test that settles the question.
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Picture faults and problems
Why your new TV looks cheap
The soap opera effect, and the exact setting to switch it off on every brand.
GuideWhy is my TV so dark?
Eco modes, backlight, black level and dim HDR, every one of them fixable.
GuideWhite clouds on a black screen
What backlight clouding is, why cheap LED TVs get it, and how to reduce it.
GuideWhy is my TV flickering?
Loose cables, eco settings, VRR and a failing backlight, worked through in order.
GuideDead pixel vs stuck pixel
How to tell them apart, which one you can fix, and the warranty rules.
GuideCan you fix OLED burn-in?
Temporary retention versus permanent burn-in, and what actually helps.
Settings and setup
Calibrate your TV by eye
Seven settings and a few patterns for a far better picture, no equipment.
GuideBest TV settings for gaming
Game Mode, ALLM, VRR and 4K 120Hz, in the order that cuts input lag most.
GuideBlack bars and aspect ratio
When the bars are correct and should stay, and when a setting is cropping you.
Buying a TV
Is my TV really 4K?
Check the panel, and why a 4K set may still not be showing you 4K.
GuideOLED vs QLED vs LED
The one difference that matters, and which panel suits your room and budget.
GuideWhat is HDR, and do you need it?
The formats that matter, and how to tell real HDR from a cheap badge.
GuideHow far to sit from your TV
A size-to-distance chart, and why 4K lets you go bigger and sit closer.
Connection and streaming
Internet speed for 4K streaming
How many Mbps 4K needs, and why a fast plan can still buffer.
GuideWhy does my TV keep dropping Wi-Fi?
The resets to try, the 2.4 vs 5GHz trap, and when to switch to Ethernet.
GuideWhat HDMI cable do I need?
Which cable matches 4K, HDR and 120Hz, and why the pricey ones are a waste.
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