Cord-Cutter Confidential
By Jared Newman
Streaming TV's invisible annoyance
Does your streaming video get too loud or too quiet? Here's why, and what you can do about it.
02/25/2021
The Fire TV home screen might look a lot different to cord-cutters next month
Amazon's new Fire TV experience: What works, what doesn't, and when you'll get it.
02/18/2021
Paramount+ and the lure of long-term cord-cutting commitments
Streaming services like Paramount+ are increasingly using multi-month deals to keep cord-cutters on board.
02/11/2021
PlayOn's streaming video DVR just got a lot better
PlayOn adds Channels DVR integration for recording Netflix and other streaming sources.
02/04/2021
Cable-bill transparency laws haven't killed sneaky fees
Cable TV's sneaky fees are still a problem, even with a new transparency law on the books.
01/28/2021
ATSC 3.0 in 2021: Why it's still early days for antenna TV's big upgrade
ATSC 3.0 in 2021: Why NextGen TV is still early days for cord cutters.
01/21/2021
Cord-cutting just got even harder for sports fans
Watching regional Fox Sports channels without cable just got even more expensive.
01/14/2021
Discovery+ isn't the cord-cutting service you think it is
Discovery+ has a huge reality TV catalog, but avoids giving too much to cord cutters.
01/07/2021
The 2020 cord-cutter awards: Best streaming services, devices, and more
These were the best cord-cutting services, devices, and developments in 2020.
12/28/2020
FuboTV has a cheaper live TV alternative to Hulu (if you can find it)
Hulu + Live TV alternatives: FuboTV is cheaper with this hidden package.
12/17/2020
For cord-cutters, Channels DVR is what Plex might have been
Why Channels DVR is becoming the best media server for cord cutting
12/10/2020
Netflix drags streaming TV backward, and cord-cutters should take note
Netflix ends Chromecast with Google TV integration in a step back for streaming.
12/07/2020
Black Friday streaming deals: An upgrade guide for 2020
The Black Friday streaming device deals that are actually worth your money
11/26/2020
The cable networks are just daring you to ditch your TV bundle
With Hulu + Live TV price hikes, the TV industry is daring you to ditch your bundle.
11/22/2020
AirPlay on Roku: This changes everything
Roku gets AirPlay support, and it changes everything.
11/12/2020
Haystack is the best free streaming news app you're probably not using
Haystack News is an underrated streaming news app for cord cutters.
11/05/2020
T-Mobile's new streaming TV bundle makes a lot of sense
TVision by T-Mobile is cheaper and more flexible than other live streaming options.
10/29/2020
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Never pay for CBS All Access [note: code has expired]
How to get CBS All Access for free every month
10/22/2020
Streaming speeds compared: Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV and more
Which streaming device gives cord-cutters the best connection? It's complicated.
10/16/2020
15 cord-cutting tips for the new Chromecast with Google TV
Tips to make the most of the new Chromecast with Google TV
10/08/2020
