Michael Desjardin is a Senior Editor for TVs at Tom's Guide. He's been testing and tinkering with TVs professionally for over a decade, previously for Reviewed and USA Today. Michael studied media production and screenwriting at Emerson College. He loves cooking, zoning out to ambient music, and getting way too invested in the Red Sox. He considers himself living proof that TV doesn't necessarily rot your brain.
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Take it from a TV expert: These are 5 easy ways to extend the life of your smart TV.

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One major advantage over OLED

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You might want to sit down for its price

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The latest 4K smart TVs are packed with features, but there's one button I wish I could still find on my remote control.

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Samsung's first Micro RGB TV (MRN115MR95F) is finally here. This 115-inch 4K TV is the first to use a micro-scale RGB LED backlight, but it carries a hefty price tag. Here's what you need to know.

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New TVs can last several years under the right circumstances, but there comes a time when they need to be replaced. Here are five signs that it's time to upgrade.

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In the world of TVs, a ton can happen in ten years

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The Samsung F6000F’s picture quality is not very good, nor are there gaming features, but that’s to be expected at this super-low price point.

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The TCL QM7K and QM8K are 2025 Mini-LED smart TVs that offer great performance and above-average selection of features. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and price.

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I’ve been testing and reviewing TVs for over ten years and I’ve never seen a TV hit 5,000 nits of brightness. Until now.

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The LG G5 and the Samsung S95F are flagship 4K OLED TVs with some of the best test results of the year. Here's how they stack up — from performance to features and value.

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LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme

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The 2025 LG G5 and the 2024 LG G4 are two of the most popular 4K OLED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

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LG's newest TVs are comprised mostly of QNEDs and OLEDs. Here's the difference between each type — from performance to features and price.

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To understand why I’m so excited about the Bravia 8 II, let’s take a look at its test results compared to the competition.

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Don't get swindled into spending more than you ought to

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Rumors have been swirling about an Apple-branded smart TV for years. Here's why it makes too much sense for Apple not to make its own TV — and why it might cost you.

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Brighter TVs tend to be higher-end models, one TV being brighter than another doesn’t necessarily make it a better pick. Here's why.

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From choosing the wrong HDMI cables to picking a problematic spot, these are six common mistakes people make when unboxing and setting up a new TV.

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Are you the proud owner of a new Hisense TV? Here are 5 settings you should change immediately in order to get the most of your new smart TV.

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Surprise! TCL just debuted a brand-new model without so much as a peep. Best of all? It’s already ridiculously affordable.

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From pink tint to burn-in, OLEDs can sometimes look funky

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TCL has finally added the popular FIlmmaker picture mode to its latest TV lineup.
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