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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.
Sling TV would be great if it wasn't so chintzy
Here's what Sling needs to be the best streaming service for cord-cutters.
Live TV streaming price hikes: Why the worst may be over
PlayStation Vue is the latest live TV streaming service to hike prices, but the worst of this trend might be over
FitzyTV review: A neat but shaky workaround for streaming TV annoyances
FitzyTV addresses some streaming TV annoyances, but adds some of its own along the way.
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
Netflix, The Office, and the end of watching everything
Netflix losing The Office is only a problem if you're used to the buffet of cable.
No, your smart TV isn't catching viruses
A misguided tweet from Samsung instigates more pearl-clutching over smart TVs.
Do you need an antenna to cut the cord?
If you're cutting the cord to save money, this guide will help cord-cutters decide if they can save even more by not buying a TV antenna for local channels.
The scourge of auto-play preview videos on streaming TV services
Apple TV joins Netflix and others in embracing auto-play preview videos.
7 tools to make sense of cord-cutting
These cord-cutting apps will help you figure out which streaming services to get and what to watch on them.
The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know
Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know.
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.
How to use Siri for hands-free Apple TV control
Siri can control your Apple TV with hands-free voice commands. Here's how.
Amazon, Roku, and Apple TV "Channels" are a well-intentioned mess
Amazon Channels, Apple TV Channels, and Roku Premium Subscriptions create more problems than they solve.
Tablo Quad DVR review: The best gets bigger
Tablo's quad-tuner DVR maintains an edge over competitors with simple setup, reasonable prices, and some neat new features.
Disney+ and the a la carte TV effect
As more streaming services arrive, some rethink their pricing, while others avoid paywalls entirely.