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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.
What the cord cutting naysayers still get wrong
Once more with feeling: Streaming TV is not cable all over again.
Why a la carte TV still isn't happening
A la carte TV is still a distant hope, even as cord-cutting grows.
How to control your TV with Alexa
The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.
Relief from cable-box rental fees is coming (but not from Comcast)
Cable companies have started sacrificing cable boxes as cord-cutting takes off.
How cord-cutters can deal with data caps
If you've cut the cord and are facing broadband data caps, here are some ways to fight back.
We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.
Yes, HBO should be more like Netflix
HBO needn't abandon its quality-over-quantity ideals, but AT&T is right to call for change.
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue price hikes: The cost of more bloated bundles
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue are raising prices, but don't call it cable all over again.
AT&T Watch: All the channels, details, and gotchas
After buying Time Warner, AT&T is giving away TV with unlimited wireless service, but some caveats apply.
Amazon Fire TV Cube review: Neat hardware, but Alexa can't keep up
The Fire TV Cube wants to replace your remote with voice commands, but Alexa isn't up for the challenge.
The moocher's guide to cutting the cord, 2018 edition
Password sharing for streaming services: What you need to know before bumming someone else's Netflix login.
Plex DVR review: Still the best option for power users
Plex is the most powerful over-the-air DVR for cord-cutters, but it's not the easiest to use.
Channel Master Stream+ review: The ups and downs of an Android TV DVR
The Stream+ is a fairly inexpensive way to record free over-the-air channels, but Google's software has some major shortcomings.
How AT&T's Time Warner acquisition will impact cord-cutters
By acquiring Time Warner, AT&T will create short-term perks and long-term peril for cord-cutters.
Will Apple TV kill the cable box? Not so fast
Cable companies might not share Apple's enthusiasm for making cable boxes obsolete.