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Essential information for living the a la carte TV lifestyle.

Soccer fans: How to avoid paying full price for MLS Season Pass
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Soccer fans: How to avoid paying full price for MLS Season Pass

MLS Season Pass is now available, and there's an easy way to get a discount on the streaming service's full-season price.
By Jared Newman 24 hours ago
Cord-cutting terms defined: Your video streaming glossary
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Cord-cutting terms defined: Your video streaming glossary

Cord-cutting is full of confusing jargon. Here are clear explanations for all the video streaming terms you need to know.
By Jared Newman 1 week ago
It's time for cord-cutting 2.0: The movement needs a reboot
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It's time for cord-cutting 2.0: The movement needs a reboot

To save money with cord cutting in 2023, you'll need to take a scrappier approach.
By Jared Newman 2 weeks ago
ATSC 3.0 in 2023: Why NextGen TV still needs another year
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ATSC 3.0 in 2023: Why NextGen TV still needs another year

The latest on ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV, and why your current TV will still work for years to come.
By Jared Newman 3 weeks ago
Why Roku is making its own smart TVs
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Why Roku is making its own smart TVs

Roku will release its own smart TVs this spring. Here's why that makes sense for Roku.
By Jared Newman 4 weeks ago
9 cool streaming TV features you can't get with a cable box
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9 cool streaming TV features you can't get with a cable box

Smart TVs and streaming players enable features that simply aren't possible with a cable box.
By Jared Newman 1 month ago
HBO Max just broke the unwritten rule of streaming TV
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HBO Max just broke the unwritten rule of streaming TV

HBO Max pulls Westworld: Why it's a big change for how streaming TV works.
By Jared Newman 2 months ago
Reelgood vs. JustWatch vs. Plex: Battle of the streaming guides
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Reelgood vs. JustWatch vs. Plex: Battle of the streaming guides

Best universal streaming guide: Reelgood vs. JustWatch vs. Plex
By Jared Newman 2 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 Newman 2 months ago
Think streaming price hikes are bad? Cable's are even worse
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Think streaming price hikes are bad? Cable's are even worse

Cable vs. cord-cutting: Streaming is still a better deal, with better content to boot.
By Jared Newman 2 months ago
Hulu + Live TV subscribers: Do this to avoid a price hike
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Hulu + Live TV subscribers: Do this to avoid a price hike

How to keep Hulu + Live TV's $70 per month price by downgrading to ad-supported Disney+.
By Jared Newman 2 months ago
How to fix your smart TV problems without buying a new TV
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How to fix your smart TV problems without buying a new TV

Your smart TV's connection problems, missing apps, and performance issues can all be fixed without buying a whole new television.
By Jared Newman 3 months ago
2022 Cord Cutter Awards: The best streaming services, devices, and lots more
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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
By Jared Newman 3 months ago
How to watch Roku's new 'Weird Al' movie without ads
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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.
By Jared Newman 3 months ago
The Fire TV interface is broken. Here's how Amazon should fix it
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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.
By Jared Newman 3 months ago
Why it's time for a Roku subscription plan
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Why it's time for a Roku subscription plan

Why Roku should offer an ad-free subscription service.
By Jared Newman 4 months ago
TV's "Great Rebundling" is not what you think
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TV's "Great Rebundling" is not what you think

No, streaming services are not bringing back cable-style bundles.
By Jared Newman 4 months ago
Amazon’s new Fire TV devices steal the best ideas from everyone else
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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.
By Jared Newman 4 months ago
Streaming DVR face-off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & the rest
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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.
By Jared Newman 4 months ago
The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know
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The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know

Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know.
By Jared Newman 5 months ago
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