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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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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When it comes to Sony TVs, you might have to choose between an affordable QLED, a mid-range Mini-LED or a high-end OLED. Here's what Sony offers for each type.

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The dreaded Dirty Screen Effect is real, but do you really have to worry about it?

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A TV remote control is one of the most handled objects in your home. It's probably ready for a quick cleaning. Here's how to do it safely.

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Samsung Display just unveiled the UT One OLED, an ultra-thin OLED display set to enter production in 2026. Here's what this could mean for the future of OLED TVs.

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Samsung OLED TVs are already among the best TVs you can buy, but they're about to get even better for dedicated gamers.

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The LG G4 and the Samsung S95F are flagship OLED TVs with plenty in common. Here's how they stack up when it comes to performance, features and value.

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A reader is putting the finishing touches on a home theater and asks us to help with the OLED TV that will make it complete. Here's what we had to say about various options from LG and Samsung.

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These TVs are in the sweet spot between performance and value

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A dirty screen can make even the brightest and best TVs look not-so-hot, especially under certain lighting conditions.

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If your TV has this preset enabled, it probably doesn't look its best

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If you're going to wall-mount your TV, it's not a good idea to put it above a fireplace. Here's why.

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The 2025 TCL QM6K and the 2024 Hisense U6N are two of the most affordable entry-level Mini-LED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and features.

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The OLED TV game just changed

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LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs are here, including the QNED9M, which features true wireless technology. Here's what you need to know about the QNED9M, QNED92 and QNED85.

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What are refresh rates for TVs, anyway? Do you really need 144Hz or 165Hz, or is 60Hz good enough? Here's what you need to know.

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From display type to gaming features, these are the specs I consider "must-haves" when shopping for a 4K smart TV.

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Roku just announced two new streaming sticks and upgrades to its TV lineup, including the Plus Series and the Pro Series. Here's what you need to know about their upcoming release.
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