Michael Desjardin
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

Tired of hard-to-hear dialogue on your TV? Here's how to fix it once and for all
By Michael Desjardin published
Movies and shows might be getting harder to hear at home, but clear, intelligible dialogue is within reach. Here's what you can do to battle muffled audio on your TV.

Roku Pro Series vs Hisense U7N: Which affordable Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The Roku Pro Series and the Hisense U7N both offer Mini-LED performance for less. Here's how to choose the right one.

Is a professional TV calibration worth it? Read this first
By Michael Desjardin published
Professional TV calibrations don't come cheap. Here's what you need to know about these pricey picture tune-ups.

Thinking about buying a cheap TV? Don't make this mistake
By Michael Desjardin published
Ultra-affordable TV deals that seem too good to be true might be just that. Here's what to look out for when shopping for a TV bargain.

Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4: Which OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
We compare the Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4 to see which OLED TV delivers the best specs, design and performance for your money.

Are stand-alone 4K Blu-ray players better than Xbox Series X and PS5?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you really need a separate device for watching movies when your console can play UHD Blu-rays?

Can Panasonic's best TVs compete with Samsung, Sony, and LG?
By Michael Desjardin published
With Panasonic announcing the return of its TVs to the U.S. market, here's what they need to do in order to compete.

Why is my favorite TV show so dark and how do I fix it?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you find that certain TV shows are too dark to see? You're not alone. Here's what can be done about it.

Here's how to get free channels on your smart TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Nearly every TV you can buy is a gateway to free TV.

Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90D: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 9 and the Samsung QN90D are two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now but which one is better?

Don't get scammed: Here's how to buy the right replacement remote for your TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Replacing your TV's remote control doesn't have to be a headache.

Sony Bravia 9 vs Sony X95L: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
Here's what separates the Sony Bravia 9 from the X95L — two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now.

Sony Bravia 8 OLED tested: Sony's only new OLED TV is less of an upgrade than we'd like
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 8 test results are in — and we've got some thoughts.

Eco Mode on TVs explained: When to use it and how to turn it off
By Michael Desjardin published
Your TV has energy-saving features built right in — should you use them?

Do you actually need Dolby Vision on your next TV? Here's the answer
By Michael Desjardin published
It's 2024 and Samsung TVs still don't support Dolby Vision. But is that even a deal-breaker these days?

Samsung one-ups LG with a 7-year software support promise for its smart TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung TVs are slated for seven years of updates — a clear dig at LG's five-year promise for its OLED TVs.

Tom's Guide answers: Do I need a 144Hz refresh rate on my next TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
We've gotten a lot of questions about 144Hz TVs, so we're setting the record straight
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