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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.
Spectrum quietly adds cloud DVR, but it's limited
Spectrum's streaming TV services become whole with an unadvertised cloud DVR add-on.
Android TV's ascent: 5,000 apps and counting
Android TV hits 5,000 apps as Google starts taking the streaming platform seriously.
Over-the-air DVR prices compared
Comparing the cost of TiVo, Tablo, Fire TV Recast, and other DVRs for cord-cutters.
The easier cord-cutting is, the less money it saves
Cord-cutting has never been a magic solution, and that's okay.
6 steps to solving your streaming video problems
Got buffering or other streaming video issues? Here's a step-by-step troubleshooting guide.
Hulu is the cure for your Netflix nostalgia
Tired of Netflix losing your favorite shows? They probably wound up at Hulu.
Apple TV isn't dying, it's more vital then ever
Just because Apple is bringing video services to other platforms—including Roku and Amazon Fire TV—doesn't mean Apple TV is doomed.
Apple TV+ needs a better hook if Apple expects us to pay for it
Apple TV+ will have couple dozen exclusive movies and shows, but still needs a raison d'être.
How to make the most of Roku voice controls
Everything you need to know about controlling Roku with Alexa, Google Assistant, or your voice remote.
The best ways to watch March Madness without cable
Cord-cutters now have plenty of options for watching the NCAA Tournament, but not all are equal.
DirecTV Now price hikes: What cord-cutters need to know
DirecTV Now drops channels and raises prices. Here's what cord-cutters can do.
6 big questions cord-cutters should ask about AT&T's and HBO's next streaming service
AT&T's management shakeup raises new questions about its streaming TV plans.
It's 2019. Why can't you cancel cable TV online?
Mandatory customer service calls are no longer acceptable when canceling cable or satellite TV.
Channels DVR review: A powerful but pricey DVR for discerning cord-cutters
Channels DVR gets a lot of little things right, but the price is wrong.
No, you probably can't cut the cable cord using a mobile hotspot for internet access
Cutting the cord with a mobile hotspot for internet: Still inadvisable