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.
Learn how you can use an Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, or Google Chromecast and access various content providers in other countries.
How to Listen to Podcasts on the Amazon Echo
Unfortunately, there’s no perfect solution for playing podcasts on an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, or Amazon Tap, but here are a few non-perfect options.
Smart TV, 4K, and HDR: What Do They Mean and Do You Need Them?
TV technologies keep getting better… and more confusing. This post provides a Luddite-friendly look at the value of these popular features.
Amazon Launches Unlimited Music Streaming Service
The new service offers unlimited streaming of tens of millions of songs for a monthly subscription fee, with special pricing for Prime members and Echo owners.
Turn Your Computer into a Wi-Fi Hotspot with Connectify Software
Share your Internet connection with other computers, mobile devices, streaming media players, and more.
Use Bluetooth Headphones with a Chromecast
Want to watch something on your TV using Chromecast but don’t want to bother others with the audio? This post shows you how.
Change Your Amazon Fire TV Interface from German to English
If you speak English, but your Fire TV doesn’t, here’s how to fix it.
Reader Question: Do You Need a Smart TV To Use a Streaming Media Player?
You can use a streaming player without a Smart TV but there may be situations where you want both.
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.
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 Private Channels: What Are They and How Do You Get Them?
Want to listen to iTunes Podcasts, check out multiple weather radar feeds, or learn about brewing beer on your TV? Those are just three of the many options available when you add private channels to your Roku account.
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.
Can You Cast Netflix from an Amazon Fire Tablet to a Google Chromecast?
No. 🙁
3 Inexpensive Gizmos That Saved Me from Expensive Upgrades (And Dreaded Waste)
These whozits and whatchamacallits have added new life to some old (and some VERY old) friends.
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.