This series of posts will walk you through the process of figuring out whether or not you can cancel your cable or satellite subscription.
As much as cable and satellite providers would like you to think they're the only ones with the good content, you do have other options.
We're not giving up the fight! These links take you to resources supporting the campaign to get Google to bring back Classic Maps.
While none of these alternative sites are perfect replacements for Classic Maps, they're what we've got for now. I haven't checked most of these out personally yet, but I'm linking to them anyway in case you find them helpful for your purposes.
Yeah, I hate 'em too... But if we're going to be stuck with them at least for the foreseeable future, I'll be working on some tutorial posts to try to make them a little less painful.
Streaming Media Players: A Comparison Chart
A comparison of features between the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, including price, supported content providers, and more.
Updated November 2020
Amazon Fire TV: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Amazon Fire TV family of streaming media players: Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Fire TV Cube.
Roku: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Roku family of streaming media players: Roku Express, Roku Premiere, Roku Streaming Stick+, and Roku Ultra.
Apple TV: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Apple TV family of streaming media players: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K.
Google Chromecast: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Learn about what you can do with the Google Chromecast family of streaming media players: Google Chromecast and Google Chromecast with Google TV.
STREAMING MEDIA
Streaming Media: An Overview
Learn what streaming media is, how the players work, and why it’s all so complicated…
Streaming Media Players: A Comparison Chart
A comparison of features between the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, including price, supported content providers, and more.
Streaming Media: Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about how a streaming media player like the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV or Google Chromecast works? Find answers here!
The Basics
Learn the general concepts of how streaming media and streaming media players work and get answers to common questions.
Introduction to Streaming Media
Frequently Asked Questions about Streaming Media
- Do I need Internet service to use a streaming media player?
- How do streaming media players work with my cable/satellite signal?
- If I still have to pay for Netflix/Amazon/Hulu/etc., what's the benefit of a Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV/Google Chromecast?
- What are the costs of the various streaming services you can use with your streaming media player?
- How fast does my Internet connection need to be for streaming movies and TV shows?
- How many gigs of data do I need to watch streaming media?
- If I have a streaming media player and an antenna, can I cancel my cable/satellite service?
- How do I switch back to regular TV?
- Does my computer have to be on to use the Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV?
- I have a limited data plan with my Internet service provider. Does my player stream data even when I'm not using it?
- I have multiple TVs. Do I need a separate player for each one?
The Players
Learn more about specific devices that can take content from the Internet and display it on your TV.
T4L Posts
This section is for posts that I'll be writing as I begin using Windows 10. They're in chronological order from the beginning.
Dear Microsoft: Why You've Lost This Loyal Supporter
Windows 10 Has Launched! What Does This Mean for You?
I upgraded to Windows 10 Without an Invitation. Here's How You Can Too. (w/ video)
The Windows 10 Desktop Interface: An Introduction (w/ video)
Windows 10 Mail App Will Let You Turn Off Conversation View with Next Update