Articles by Jared Newman

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 14, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How coronavirus is speeding up a la carte cord-cutting

Coronavirus has accelerated the move to a la carte cord-cutting.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 7, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Inside HDHomeRun's big bet on ATSC 3.0

ATSC 3.0 tuners for existing TVs could come sooner than you think.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 30, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Swapping streaming remotes for fewer cord-cutting annoyances

Annoyed by your Roku or Apple TV remote? Replace it with something better.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 23, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to record all the free streaming TV before it's gone

How to record streaming TV shows from HBO, CBS, Netflix, and others before their free previews end

Apr 21, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

AT&T TV review: This pricey solution for cord-cutters includes hardware

AT&T TV preserves almost everything you love—and hate—about cable.

updated Apr 16, 2020 4:00 AM | By Jared Newman, Mark Hachman

How to limit screen time on Xbox and Windows for your kids

Here's how to limit screen time for the Xbox and Windows 10 PCs, using the dashboard within your Windows account.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 16, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

This app could change how you use your Roku

The remote control feature in the Reelgood app could change how you use your Roku.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 9, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Cord-cutters have more free TV news options than ever

How cord-cutters can stream the news for free.

updated Apr 7, 2020 7:55 AM | By Jared Newman

AT&T TV Now review: The fall of a once-mighty bundle

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, this service was a good option for cord-cutters for a time, but AT&T's hunt for profit has stripped away much of its appeal.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 2, 2020 5:00 AM | By Jared Newman

ATSC 3.0 could usher in a new kind of TV bundle for cord-cutters

An ATSC 3.0 broadcaster aims to sell 80 over-the-air channels for under $50 per month.

Mar 26, 2020 9:28 AM | By Jared Newman

Fire TV vs. Roku: Which streaming platform should today's cord-cutter pick?

We compare the streaming platforms most popular with cord-cutters: Fire TV and Roku.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Mar 25, 2020 8:40 AM | By Jared Newman

ATSC 3.0: How cord-cutters should plan for antenna TV's big upgrade

ATSC 3.0 (or Next Gen TV) is coming to replace today's over-the-air broadcasts, but it's still very early days.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Mar 19, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Six streaming video options that let cord-cutters stream movies together

"Watch together" apps: How to watch Netflix, YouTube, and more with faraway friends.

Mar 16, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to build a cheap cord-cutting DVR using Raspberry Pi

Want to roll your own cord-cutting DVR? The $35 Raspberry Pi is the cheapest starting point.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Mar 12, 2020 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

YouTube TV's regional sports situation is a total mess for cord-cutters now

YouTube TV's Fox regional sports network coverage now excludes broad swaths of the country.