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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.
The best over-the-air DVR power tools for cord-cutters
These advanced over-the-air DVR tricks will help you make the most of free broadcast TV.
Best Black Friday 2019 deals for streaming and cord-cutting
Black Friday deals abound on Roku players, Fire TV Sticks, and other cord-cutting gear
Black Friday streaming TV devices: An upgrade guide
Which Roku, Fire TV, or other streaming device should you buy on Black Friday? This guide will help you decide.
This free tool helps cord cutters escape from bloated TV bundles
MyBundle.TV is a new tool for cord-cutters to compare streaming services.
TiVo Edge review: A once-great DVR in decline
The TiVo Edge DVR is new and improved, yet the experience is still sliding backwards.
Disney+ marks a critical moment in the TV bundle's collapse
The launch of Disney+ has sucked even more value out of cable TV bundles.
Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy
The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.
Disney+ and Netflix couldn't be more different
Disney+ versus Netflix: Why the two streaming services couldn't be more different
The 8 big unknowns with Disney’s streaming service plans
Standalone ESPN and Disney streaming services are a “strategic shift," but the details and implications are murky.
Apple TV+ has arrived: Here are the details (and some fine print)
Apple TV+ arrives: Everything you need to know about Apple's new streaming service.
Roku Express (2019) review: An inexpensive streamer with a cheap remote
The 2019 version of the Roku Express would be a great cheap streamer if it's remote didn't cut corners.
The death of PlayStation Vue is a damned shame
Sony's live TV streaming service was one of the good ones. Soon it'll be gone.
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.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (second-generation) review: This is the best streaming box with voice control
The Fire TV Cube's voice controls are on another level from competing streamers, though some limitations still apply.
For streaming TV harmony, make a joint Netflix profile
Watching Netflix with a roommate or spouse? A joint profile might yield better recommendations.