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I watched season 1 and it was fantastic. Was bummed about the cancellation.

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Forum Tips & Best Practices Online forums are a great place for people to meet up and share thoughts on things they love. Forums have been around quite a while, but it can be very helpful to learn a few important things that can substantially improve your experience here. Steps you can take to...

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With the last few months of folks living in relative isolation, content has definitely been a major pasrt of our lives. As you rethink the way you interact with media, how many of you have decided to "cut the cord" by dropping cable television? If you're still watching cable TV, have you...

Smartphones have come a long way since the early days of mobile phones. We're seeing companies jumping into the folding phone fray. Are you considering buying a folding phone? If so, what are the most appealing elements? If not, what could get you excited for it?

Hey there, folks. Sorry for the confusion that ended up with some removed posts. They're back now and posting access restored. Thanks for your patience!

Staying home for extended periods of time has given many of us a new perspective on the world, but it also allows some folks more time to consume massive amounts of content. If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck, who do you think is winning the "streaming wars?" Disney+ has...

Hey there! We'd love to get your advice for anyone who may be looking to pick up a new monitor. With so many people working from home, our machines are getting a wide variety of uses these days, so feel free to cover streaming, gaming, and basic office functions when considering the best...

Hey there, The Tom's Guide community is an incredible resource for making good decisions for big tech purchases. Let's use the power of your expertise to help others make smart decisions when looking for a laptop. What's your best advice for someone when shopping for a laptop? Feel free to...

Hey folks, While nothing on the market yet is able to give you total immunity from security breaches, there are some very commonly discussed measures we can all take to be as safe as possible. Having very complicated passwords is one way to protect your accounts, but it's impossible to...

Tech is continuing to evolve at an incredible rate, with much of that progress being made in personal communication devices. While we haven't quite hit the bar set by Star Trek: The Next Generation with their communicator pins, there is still a lot of cool tech to enjoy. What's your favorite...

Hey there, Hopefully someone will have more insight into this, but the only way I can think of to confirm where the problem resides is by checking an external monitor. Can you provide the model/specs of the laptop, just in case there may be additional info we can gather from those details?

I suspect it varies by user. I don't think anyone is burning video files to DVD for the best quality presentation. As you mentioned, folks will burn the DVD for traveling, but they may also just want to have a physical backup. Not all large mechanical drives are ideal for streaming high quality...