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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.
Frndly TV: A cheap way get Hallmark Channel, Weather Channel and more without cable
With the Hallmark Channel and more for $6 per month, Frndly TV is the cheapest live TV streaming bundle yet.
Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and several rise to the top.
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.
10 wishes for the new Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia Shield TV: What I'd like to see next in the new version
Philo review: A valuable alternative to the average TV bundle
By cutting out broadcast and sports networks, the Philo streaming TV service provides cord-cutters lots of channels for not a lot of money.
DirecTV Now review: The fall of a once-mighty bundle
DirecTV Now was a good option for cord-cutters for a time, but AT&T's hunt for profit has stripped away much of its appeal.
Hulu with Live TV review: The abundant streaming bundle
Hulu's live TV service still has a few notable drawbacks, but the value is hard to beat.
FuboTV review: This service streams lots of sports channels, but not ESPN
FuboTV is the best sports streaming bundle for soccer fans and ESPN haters.
Disney+ and Netflix couldn't be more different
Disney+ versus Netflix: Why the two streaming services couldn't be more different
How to get a single channel guide for both over-the-air and streaming TV
Want to combine over-the-air and streaming video sources into one TV guide? Here are your options.
This DVR records both over-the-air and streaming cable channels
Channels DVR now combines over-the-air and cable recordings into one unified app.
Cord-cutters beware: Amazon's TV antenna listings are rife with dubious claims
Caveat emptor, cord-cutters: Many of the manufacturers selling TV antennas on Amazon are making suspicious performance claims for their products.
How to play music you own on an Amazon Echo
Play your own MP3 collection on an Amazon Echo or other Alexa devices using Plex or My Media.
The Best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals for cord-cutters
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to score big discounts on streaming devices, smart TVs, and other cord-cutting gear.
Roku Streaming Stick and Stick+ review: A new remote makes a big difference
Roku's Sticks get even better with TV controls, voice commands, and 4K HDR video at the high end.
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