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?
Product review and how-to for the Apple TV streaming media player.
Google Chromecast: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Product review and how-to for the Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra streaming media players.
Roku: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Product review and how-to for the Roku box and stick streaming media players.
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, 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.
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.
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.