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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.
15 cord-cutting tips for the new Chromecast with Google TV
Tips to make the most of the new Chromecast with Google TV
How to pick the right Roku player from an increasingly confusing lineup
Roku features compared: 4K, Dolby Vision, AirPlay, built-in audio, and more.
VBox TV Gateway review: An intriguing over-the-air DVR with way too many problems
The VBox Android TV gateway is an offline-friendly over-the-air DVR that's frustratingly hard to use.
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick review: The wrong Android TV dongle at the wrong time
Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick is a cheap Android TV dongle that's best avoided right now.
Amazon's new Fire TV Sticks get faster and cheaper
The third-gen Fire TV Stick and cheaper Fire TV Stick Lite have one very important difference.
NFL Redzone streaming is needlessly complicated to sign up for, so we'll show you how
NFL Redzone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
How to make the most of Apple TV's picture-in-picture
Apple TV picture-in-picture support is hard to find in tvOS 14, but there is a workaround.
Over-the-air DVR: An illustrated guide for cord-cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. HDHomeRun: An illustrated guide to cord-cutting DVRs
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.
Cable-box competition rules have been completely dismantled—to the detriment of consumers
The FCC dismantles CableCARD and cable-box competition rules for good.
For local NFL streams, Locast is a cord-cutter's secret weapon
How to stream over-the-air TV with Locast in any city, just in time for NFL season.
Channels DVR review: The best over-the-air DVR for cord-cutting enthusiasts
This DVR software for cord-cutters justifies its premium price with features you won't find elsewhere.
Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. AT&T TV Now, 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.
TV subscription bundles are back, and they're better than ever for cord-cutters
Apple's new bundle with CBS All Access and Showtime actually makes sense for cord-cutters.
How cord-cutters can tap into the Amazon Fire TV's hidden channel-surfing powers
How to build your own Fire TV channel guide.