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.
These devices take content from the Internet to display on your TV.
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.
CES 2019, FaceTime bug, streaming the Super Bowl, Wi-Fi calling for Android phones.
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.
Record Streaming Videos with PlayOn
PlayOn software lets you stream and record virtually any video available online.
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.
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.
Comparing Netflix, Amazon Video, and Hulu Streaming Video Providers
This post will help you decide which of the Big Three movie and TV content providers will be the best fit for your streaming needs.
How Many Gigs of Data Do You Need to Watch Streaming Movies and TV Shows?
If your Internet plan has a monthly data cap, make sure you know how much you’ll be using up when streaming content from the web.
Where Can You Find Your Favorite TV Shows Without Cable?
You don’t want to cancel your cable or satellite subscription until you know you’ll still have access to the shows you love. This guide will help you find them.
Sling TV: A Streaming-Only TV Service for Cord Cutters
Sling TV offers an alternative to traditional cable and satellite TV service with live streaming of several networks, including ESPN, for just $20/month.
Cutting the Cable Cord: Putting It All Together
This post walks you through the process of determining whether canceling your cable/satellite TV subscription makes sense for you.
Watching TV On Demand with a Streaming Media Player
If you don’t mind waiting a bit to see your favorite shows, a streaming media player can help you cut the cable cord.
Watching Live Broadcast TV with an Antenna
Got a Thursday-night addiction to Scandal? Here’s how you can (maybe) keep your habit even without a cable subscription.
Cutting the Cable Cord: An Introduction
The first installment in a new T4L series to help you see if you can cancel your cable or satellite service and still be able to access the shows you want to watch.
Do You Need a Fire TV/Roku/ Apple TV/ Chromecast For Each TV?
Whether you need separate streaming media players for multiple TVs depends on how you want to use them.
Sharing: Shooting and Editing Video with Your Cellphone
Check out this great video from CNET’s The Fix that shows you how you can improve videos you take with your cellphone and then edit them right in YouTube.
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!