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2022 Cord Cutter Awards: The best streaming services, devices, and lots more
The best streaming services and devices for cord cutting in 2022
Roku Ultra (2022) review: The comfortable choice in streaming devices
The 2022 Roku Ultra is Roku's best streaming player yet, but it's not for everyone.
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 watch Roku’s new ‘Weird Al’ movie without ads
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on the Roku Channel: How to stream it without ads.
The Fire TV interface is broken. Here’s how Amazon should fix it
Amazon's Fire TV interface is a confusing, chaotic, ad-ridden, self-promotional mess.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (2022) review: As ambitious as it annoying
Fire TV Cube 2022 review: Amazon's third-gen streaming box with Alexa needs a software overhaul.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) review: The stick for app haters
The Chromecast with Google TV HD beats the Roku Express and Fire TV Stick Lite on value, but sale prices complicate the matter.
TV’s “Great Rebundling” is not what you think
No, streaming services are not bringing back cable-style bundles.
Best DVR for cord-cutters
Tablo vs. Roku vs. Channels DVR: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
Amazon’s new Fire TV devices steal the best ideas from everyone else
From the new Fire TV Cube's 4K upscaling to the Alexa Voice Remote Pro's backlit buttons, Amazon's 2022 streaming devices take inspiration from others.
The Chromecast with Google TV HD is a cheap streamer with no surprises
Google's $30 streaming dongle takes on the Roku Express and Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.
Streaming DVR face-off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & the rest
Can you cut the cord and still have a DVR? You can with live TV services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
How (and why) to use Channels DVR for cord-cutting
Channels DVR pulls all your TV in to one place and gets rid of the commercials.
Advanced cord-cutting tricks for Channels DVR
Learn to replace TiVo and create your ideal TV setup with Channels DVR.
The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know
Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know. Roku’s next software update changes everything
Roku OS 11.5's Save List and Continue Watching features mark a big shift in Roku's approach to streaming,
Control your streaming costs with limited-use credit cards
Virtual credit cards from Privacy.com can help you stick to a streaming budget and avoid bill shock.