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Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.
How cord-cutters can make the most of the Fire TV update
Fire TV update: 11 tips to make the most of it
How to save more money on cord-cutting by way of your wireless plan
Streaming deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T can help cord cutters save more money.
Best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. FuboTV and all the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to Sling TV? Or YouTube TV? Or FuboTV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and several rise to the top.
Peacock reps are telling Fire TV users to sideload the app
Peacock reps are telling Fire TV users to sideload the app. Here's how to do it.
How to get Peacock on your Fire TV right now
How to sideload Peacock on Fire TV while Amazon and NBCUniversal fight over money.
Vidgo review: A cheaper live TV service with some big omissions
Vidgo review: A cheaper way to stream sports, but restrictions apply
Best water leak detectors for smart homes
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Have a cord-cutting question? We have answers
Cord-cutting questions answered: Internet options, antenna issues, DVR solutions, and more.
Cord-cutters: You can still stream network TV shows for free
How to stream new CBS shows for free without Paramount+
Cord-cutting sports fans might soon have a savior: Gamblers
Live sports streaming without cable could get less expensive thanks to gambling.
Streaming TV's invisible annoyance
Does your streaming video get too loud or too quiet? Here's why, and what you can do about it.
The Fire TV home screen might look a lot different to cord-cutters next month
Amazon's new Fire TV experience: What works, what doesn't, and when you'll get it.
Paramount+ and the lure of long-term cord-cutting commitments
Streaming services like Paramount+ are increasingly using multi-month deals to keep cord-cutters on board.
PlayOn's streaming video DVR just got a lot better
PlayOn adds Channels DVR integration for recording Netflix and other streaming sources.
Tablo Dual HDMI review: A great over-the-air DVR for videophiles
The Tablo Dual HDMI DVR records local channels at full quality, but loses some features along the way.
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