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News, Views, and How-Tos for a Digital World

Smart TV, 4K, and HDR: What Do They Mean and Do You Need Them?

Wall-Mounted TV

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

Amazon Music Unlimited

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

Connectify Hotspot

Share your Internet connection with other computers, mobile devices, streaming media players, and more.

Use Bluetooth Headphones with a Chromecast

Google Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra

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

Amazon Fire TV Interface in German

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?

Apple TV 4K

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?

Google Chromecast Family of Streaming Media Players

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?

Roku Family of Streaming Media Players

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?

Amazon Fire TV Family of Streaming Media Players

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

Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu

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?

Amazon Fire Tablet, Netflix, Google Chromecast

No. 🙁

3 Inexpensive Gizmos That Saved Me from Expensive Upgrades (And Dreaded Waste)

Gizmos

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?

Streaming Media

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?

TV Programs

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

Cutting the Cable Cord

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

Streaming Media

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

Cutting the Cable Cord

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.

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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.

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Stop the Email Threading Madness

Learn how to change your email inbox to list messages in the order they come in.

Windows 10: Change the Default Programs for Opening Files

Learn how to choose which programs you want to use with different kinds of files, instead of the ones Microsoft wants you to use.

Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Roku Streaming Stick+: Which One Is Right for You?

A comparison of the main differences between these two popular and affordable streaming media players.

Send Your Cable TV Signal Wirelessly to Another Room

Product review and how-to for systems that let you get cable/satellite programming on additional TV sets even if there are no outlets nearby.

Post Photos and Videos to Instagram from Your Computer

If, like me, you spend more time on your PC than on your phone or tablet, you can still share content on Instagram.

Create Different Headers in Word

Step-by-step instructions for using section breaks so you can have different headers on different pages of your Microsoft Word document.

Replacing List Bullets with Images Using CSS

Replacing standard HTML list bullets with images can be a great way to tie them into your site’s overall theme and make pages more visually appealing.

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!

Send Messages to People You Don’t Know on LinkedIn

While there are several ways to do this, purchasing an individual InMail is often the best option—and the most difficult to find.

The Twitter Hashtag: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Learn what this ubiquitous symbol means and how to make the most of it in your tweets.

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