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5 Ways to Take Control Over the TV Set

Have you ever scrolled through your TV guide and marveled at how many channels were available? At any given moment, you can turn on the TV and watch truckers make their way through icy highways, meerkats scavenging for their next meal, or even tattoo artists inking their next creation.

When the first television broadcasts hit the airwaves in the 1920’s, television shows were transmitted using an analog signal.  But in 1996, a new technology was invented that would change the way TV signals were transmitted through the air, with a digital signal. Today, the FCC requires all TVs to contain a digital tuner and for most TV stations to broadcast their channels in digital format.

While June signals the end of another school year, it also brings the season finales of many of our favorite TV shows. But just because our favorite shows will be on hiatus for a few months, doesn’t mean you have to give up TV for good this summer. Here are a few websites and apps to help you find something new to watch.

According to the National Severe Storms Laboratory, the United States experiences 22 million lightning strikes each year. Each lightning bolt can carry millions of volts of electricity. To put that into perspective, most home wiring delivers electricity at 120 volts. With all that power, lightning is responsible for several billions of dollars in property damage each year. This is damage to buildings, communication systems, power lines, and electrical equipment. But there are a few steps you can take to help protect your electronics from lightning strikes.

If you’re like most people, the back of your entertainment center is probably a mess of wires. But, why do you need so many wires connected to your TV and what exactly do they all do?  Here is a quick reference to help explain some of the most common cables you may have and what they are used for. And if you are sick of all the messy cables, we have also thrown in a couple tips to help you organize them.

Buzzer-beaters, unthinkable upsets, and fans everywhere.  We’re getting closer and closer to March Madness and ImOn wants to make sure you have everything you need for the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Schedule:
March Madness officially begins on Selection Sunday, which takes place on Sunday, March 12^th. This is when the NCAA I Men’s Basketball Committee reveals the 68 teams that will play in this year’s tournament. The show will stream live on NCAA.com. After Selection Sunday, the action begins on

Have you ever wondered about the fees that make up your monthly TV bill?  As your local high-speed Internet, cable TV, and phone service provider we want to give you a little background information to help you better understand the economics of the TV business.

It is a day hyped with football, commercials, and food!

The Epic Struggle for the Remote Control. Few things drum up as much controversy at home than what to watch on TV. Even the most well-behaved children can come to blows at the prospect of missing out on their Saturday morning lineup. And most of us wouldn’t want to miss the season finale of our favorite show only to have the ending spoiled on Facebook the next day.

The weather is getting colder and we are hitting the mid-winter doldrums when there’s not much going on. Don’t worry, new episodes of your favorite TV shows are hitting the air. So get your DVR and ImOn TV Everywhere account ready! Here are a couple helpful links and calendars to help keep your TV schedule straight.