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.
Latest articles by Michael Desjardin

Don't wait for Prime Day — one of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is already over $900 off
By Michael Desjardin published
The Hisense U8QG Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon Prime Day, but there's a very good chance that this deal won't last. Here's what you need to know.

We are misunderstanding TV brightness — here’s how important it actually is
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

I’ve set up hundreds of TVs in my career — here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up a new TV
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

TCL just stealth-launched a new Mini-LED TV — and it's already on sale at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Surprise! TCL just debuted a brand-new model without so much as a peep. Best of all? It’s already ridiculously affordable.

Does your OLED TV look funny? Here are 5 common issues and how to diagnose them
By Michael Desjardin published
From pink tint to burn-in, OLEDs can sometimes look funky

TCL finally added this key feature to its 2025 TVs — here's why you should use it
By Michael Desjardin published
TCL has finally added the popular FIlmmaker picture mode to its latest TV lineup.

Don’t wait! This 65-inch Roku TV just fell to $599 — that’s 50% off its usual price
By Michael Desjardin published
There's a limited-time deal on the 65- and 75-inch versions of the Roku Pro Series 4K smart TV, a terrific pick for folks looking to save money on a budget-friendly QLED.

Sony QLEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

What is the Dirty Screen Effect and how can you tell if your TV has it?
By Michael Desjardin published
The dreaded Dirty Screen Effect is real, but do you really have to worry about it?

Your TV remote is disgusting — here’s how to clean it safely
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

Samsung OLED TVs are set to get even thinner — here’s how
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps published
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.

Samsung OLED TVs are about to get even better for gaming — here's how
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung OLED TVs are already among the best TVs you can buy, but they're about to get even better for dedicated gamers.

LG G4 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is worth the money?
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

This brand-new 55-inch Mini-LED TV is already $450 off — and it's perfect for gamers
By Michael Desjardin published
Grab this deal before it's gone

Help me, Tom’s Guide: Which OLED TV should I get for my new home theater?
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

TCL QM7K vs Sony Bravia 7: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
These TVs are in the sweet spot between performance and value

Your TV screen is definitely overdue for a cleaning — here’s how often you should clean it
By Michael Desjardin published
A dirty screen can make even the brightest and best TVs look not-so-hot, especially under certain lighting conditions.

I'm a TV expert and this is the one picture mode you should avoid at all costs
By Michael Desjardin published
If your TV has this preset enabled, it probably doesn't look its best

I test TVs for a living, and this is the one spot in my living room I would never put my TV
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're going to wall-mount your TV, it's not a good idea to put it above a fireplace. Here's why.

TCL QM6K vs Hisense U6N: Which Mini-LED TV under $600 wins?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
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.

Blue PHOLED TVs are coming — LG Display's 'dream OLED' is rolling out
By Michael Desjardin published
The OLED TV game just changed

This 65-inch LG OLED TV is on sale for just $999 — and it’s the OLED deal of the week
By Michael Desjardin published
The 65-inch LG B4 OLED TV is on sale for its lowest price to date. Here's why you shouldn't sleep on this deal before stock runs out.
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