All About the Apple TV

Advice on what accessories and add-ons you should buy with your Apple TV to make sure you get the best experience.

This side-by-side comparison of the features and costs of all the Apple TV models makes it easy to see how the device has evolved over the years.

Compare the Apple TV and Roku player with this side-by-side chart and make a smart buying decision.

The above image shows the rear of the second-generation Apple TV and the ports it offers. Each of the ports is explained below, since knowing what each does will help you get the most out of your Apple TV.

Plug in one cable and one power cord and you'll be ready to use your Apple TV.

Just like with an iPod and or iPhone, when Apple releases updates to the software that runs the Apple TV, the update usually brings valuable new features with it. If you want to update your Apple TV software, here's how.

Anyone who's looked at the Apple TV for even a short time will notice something: there are no buttons on its case. So, how do you turn it off?

Apple touts the Apple TV as requiring a widescreen TV that uses the 720p or 1080i/p standards (in the U.S, at least). But this isn't entirely true. In the right circumstances, the Apple TV can indeed work with a standard-definition TV.

The Apple TV comes standard with the palm-sized white remote control that's become a common element of the Apple ecosystem in recent years. But, the remote that comes with your Apple TV isn't the only remote that can control the device.

This site chronicles all the many ways that you can hack, expand, or modify your Apple TV. Interesting stuff if you're technically inclined, but be aware you'll void your warranty or maybe even break your Apple TV if you use these hacks.