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Cord-Cutter Confidential

Essential information for living the a la carte TV lifestyle.

HBO Max ushers in streaming TV’s bean-counting era
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HBO Max ushers in streaming TV’s bean-counting era

Streaming TV is going to get more annoying as services like HBO Max tighten their belts.
By Jared Newman1 week ago
Roku's What to Watch can't compete with Fire TV and Google TV
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Roku's What to Watch can't compete with Fire TV and Google TV

Roku's new recommendation system is less useful than Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV
By Jared Newman2 weeks ago
Don't pay for NFL+
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Don't pay for NFL+

There are lots of ways to stream live NFL games that don't involve an NFL+ subscription.
By Jared Newman3 weeks ago
Every streaming deal from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint
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Every streaming deal from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint

Cord-cutting saves you money. Save more by getting Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and more for free, bundled with your wireless phone service.
By Jared Newman4 weeks ago
Of course YouTube TV is winning now
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Of course YouTube TV is winning now

YouTube TV has more subscribers than any other live TV streaming service, and it's obvious why.
By Jared Newman1 month ago
Streaming video DVR explained
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Streaming video DVR explained

We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.
By Jared Newman1 month ago
Master your Android TV with these 25 tips
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Master your Android TV with these 25 tips

A guide to making the most of Sony TVs, Nvidia Shield TV boxes, and other Android TV devices.
By Jared Newman1 month ago
Roku remote not working? Here are your replacement options
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Roku remote not working? Here are your replacement options

Here are the best replacement remotes for Roku streaming players, and for Roku TVs from TCL, Sharp, Hisense, and others.
By Jared Newman2 months ago
Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?
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Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?

How to get Paramount+ for free with coupon codes
By Jared Newman2 months ago
Is Spectrum killing TiVo support? Answer: It’s complicated
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Is Spectrum killing TiVo support? Answer: It’s complicated

TiVo users received a message from Spectrum suggesting that CableCARD support is going away, but the cable company is light on specifics.
By Jared Newman2 months ago
Apple's Major League Soccer deal is how sports streaming should work
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Apple's Major League Soccer deal is how sports streaming should work

MLS fans will only need one service to watch everything. Isn't that refreshing?
By Jared Newman2 months ago
How the Apple TV could be better
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How the Apple TV could be better

tvOS 16 is coming this fall, but it won't bring any big changes for Apple TV. Here's how Apple's streaming box could be improved.
By Jared Newman2 months ago
Plex almost makes the home theater PC seem cool
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Plex almost makes the home theater PC seem cool

Plex's new HTPC app needs better integration with streaming services to broaden the concept's appeal.
By Jared Newman3 months ago
Which Roku should you buy? Here's how to pick
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Which Roku should you buy? Here's how to pick

Having reviewed the, Roku Express 4K+, Streaming Stick 4K, Ultra, and more, we break down which ones are best.
By Jared Newman3 months ago
Want to watch MLB games for free? Spectrum internet may be all you need
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Want to watch MLB games for free? Spectrum internet may be all you need

The Bally Sports app is currently streaming free in-market MLB games for Spectrum internet subscribers, with no TV package needed.
By Jared Newman3 months ago
TV antenna marketing gets ever more sleazy
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TV antenna marketing gets ever more sleazy

Beware of extra long-range antennas on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay
By Jared Newman3 months ago
How to stream local network TV without paying for a big bundle
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How to stream local network TV without paying for a big bundle

These are the cheapest ways to watch ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox shows, along with your local news.
By Jared Newman4 months ago
Surprise: The best streaming TV guide now comes from TiVo
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Surprise: The best streaming TV guide now comes from TiVo

Two years after launch, the TiVo Stream 4K does a great job making sense of streaming.
By Jared Newman4 months ago
Netflix loses subscribers in the wake of its price hikes
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Netflix loses subscribers in the wake of its price hikes

Netflix learns price hikes have consequences as it loses subscribers for the first time in a decade.
By Jared Newman4 months ago
Netflix hacks that will surface better movie and TV show recommendations
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Netflix hacks that will surface better movie and TV show recommendations

How to get better Netflix recommendations by using multiple profiles.
By Jared Newman4 months ago
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