A close friend, let’s call him Alex, recently called me in a panic and told me that his phone had been infiltrated. According to him, an unknown application had somehow found its way onto his device, granting unwelcome access to all his credentials and personal information. The app in question was Device Pulse. Witnessing Alex’s […]

My family and friends know me as the Cheap TV Fix Guy, always ready to lend a hand whenever they encounter issues with their TVs. Recently, I received a call from a friend who was experiencing a frustrating problem with their 32″ Toshiba TV: a sudden black screen. With my expertise and a few troubleshooting […]

TV picture flickering or shaking happens when the TV screen’s image appearing to change in brightness levels. This can happen gradually and randomly or rapidly over time. Flickering of the TV picture is often caused by incorrect image menu settings or external devices connected to the TV. Different types of TV screens may experience flickering […]

When you misplace your original remote control, you can use a 4-digit code specific to your TV brand to program a universal remote. Once correctly programmed, the universal remote can perform basic functions similar to the original remote. Universal remotes are compatible with various audio and video devices, irrespective of brand or model number. To […]

A television displaying a green screen can be attributed to various factors. Understanding these potential causes can help troubleshoot and resolve the green screen problem on your television. Some common causes of TV green screen include: TV Green Screen Solutions Experiencing a green screen on your television doesn’t necessarily mean it’s completely faulty. By following […]

If you find yourself in a situation where your television or monitor shows no signal despite connecting it with an HDMI cable, I completely understand your frustration. I’ve encountered this issue myself and will guide you through resolving this problem without the need for expensive professional help. When faced with a “no signal” message on […]

Today, I want to tackle a common challenge: connecting a DVD player to a Smart TV. I faced this issue myself with LG Smart TV and a 2002 Sony CD/DVD player. After trying an HDMI to AV connector cable without success, I explored other options. I’m excited to share an easy guide with you on […]

Your modem operates based on an internal boot or configuration file that guides its functionality, including interactions with your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) network and the permissible upload and download speeds. However, at times, the boot file on your modem may become corrupted, leading to various issues. In such cases, I recommend a signal refresh. […]

Televisions are designed to handle diverse input and signal types, adapting the processing and display of these signals on the screen. However, there’s a common problem known as overscan that can lead to a portion of the TV screen being cut off. I experienced this for the first time when I plugged in my PS5 […]

I recently found myself in a bit of a pickle when I couldn’t locate my TV remote or worse, may have lost it altogether. To make matters worse, I urgently needed to switch to the HDMI input. I’m quite familiar with using the remote to switch inputs, but the absence of that small device posed […]