Jon L. JacobiFreelance contributor, TechHive
Jon is a Juilliard-trained musician, former x86/6800 programmer, and long-time (late 70s) computer enthusiast living in the San Francisco bay area. jjacobi@pcworld.com
Vizio's new P-series TVs offer affordable HDR and Google Cast support
With support for HIgh Dynamic range and video streaming and remote via Google Cast, you'd think that Vizio's P- series TVs would be expensive. They're not.
Vizio M65-C1 4K Ultra HD TV review: Great basics, a good picture, and some minor peccadilloes
When it comes to the basics, and we mean the basic functionality that will cover most users, this 4K Ultra HD TV has great chops. The only area it's lacking in is direct playback from USB media and support for peripherals such as mice and keyboards.
Elgato Eve connected-home system review: Elegant design and operation with HomeKit compatibility
Elgato's HomeKit devices couldn't be designed more elegantly; and except for the Eve Energy, they're reasonably priced.
QNAP TAS-268 review: Can this Android-powered NAS box rival a Roku?
Qnap delivers a streaming box on steroids. But it's not the easiest device to set up, and it's light on apps for tasks other than media streaming.
OLED vs LED: There's just no comparison
A simple explanation of the technology used in OLED TVs.
VLC for Apple TV review: Goodbye format woes
If there’s a codec VLC doesn’t support, we haven’t found it.
Our 4K UHD Smart TV buyers' guide and roundup: Shopping advice plus hands-on reviews
We cover the most important features you should look for in a smart TV and evaluate four new models.
Sony 55X850C 4K LCD smart TV review: Great picture, good sound, but some minor bugs
Android TV support lends this TV lots of flexibility.
TV tech terms demystified, part three: Color standards, definitions
Don't be befuddled by the alphabet soup of acronyms, spec charts, and feature lists you'll encounter when shopping for a new TV. This guide series explains it all in plain language.
TV tech terms demystified, part two: Display types and technologies
Don't be befuddled by the alphabet soup of acronyms, spec charts, and feature lists you'll encounter when shopping for a new TV. This guide series explains it all in plain language.
TV tech terms demystified, part one: Screen size, resolution, and speed
Don't be befuddled by the alphabet soup of acronyms, spec charts, and feature lists you'll encounter when shopping for a new TV. This guide series explains it all in plain language.
WD My Cloud Mirror (Gen 2) review: Your files here, there, and everywhere
The 4TB entry-level version of WD's mirrored NAS is easy to set up and allows easy access to your home storage from all your devices.