Cord-Cutter Confidential
By Jared Newman
The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know
Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know.
05/23/2019
Amazon, Roku, and Apple TV "Channels" are a well-intentioned mess
Amazon Channels, Apple TV Channels, and Roku Premium Subscriptions create more problems than they solve.
05/16/2019
Disney+ and the a la carte TV effect
As more streaming services arrive, some rethink their pricing, while others avoid paywalls entirely.
05/09/2019
Spectrum quietly adds cloud DVR, but it's limited
Spectrum's streaming TV services become whole with an unadvertised cloud DVR add-on.
05/02/2019
The easier cord-cutting is, the less money it saves
Cord-cutting has never been a magic solution, and that's okay.
04/18/2019
6 steps to solving your streaming video problems
Got buffering or other streaming video issues? Here's a step-by-step troubleshooting guide.
04/11/2019
Hulu is the cure for your Netflix nostalgia
Tired of Netflix losing your favorite shows? They probably wound up at Hulu.
04/04/2019
Apple TV isn't dying, it's more vital then ever
Just because Apple is bringing video services to other platforms—including Roku and Amazon Fire TV—doesn't mean Apple TV is doomed.
03/28/2019
The best ways to watch March Madness without cable
Cord-cutters now have plenty of options for watching the NCAA Tournament, but not all are equal.
03/21/2019
DirecTV Now price hikes: What cord-cutters need to know
DirecTV Now drops channels and raises prices. Here's what cord-cutters can do.
03/14/2019
6 big questions cord-cutters should ask about AT&T's and HBO's next streaming service
AT&T's management shakeup raises new questions about its streaming TV plans.
03/07/2019
It's 2019. Why can't you cancel cable TV online?
Mandatory customer service calls are no longer acceptable when canceling cable or satellite TV.
02/28/2019
Updated
Channels DVR review: A powerful but pricey DVR for discerning cord-cutters
Channels DVR gets a lot of little things right, but the price is wrong.
02/21/2019
No, you probably can't cut the cable cord using a mobile hotspot for internet access
Cutting the cord with a mobile hotspot for internet: Still inadvisable
02/21/2019
Cut the cord, or else!
As cord-cutting grows, folks who stick with cable and satellite are getting squeezed.
02/14/2019
Why live PBS streaming is taking so long (and how to deal with it)
Live PBS without cable: Why it's so hard to get, and what you can do about it
02/07/2019
Why don’t Samsung and LG make streaming boxes?
Samsung’s and LG’s streaming TV platforms is getting pretty good. Too bad you have to buy a whole TV along with them.
01/24/2019
In defense of smart TV snooping
Data collection on smart TVs reveals an ugly truth about streaming video.
01/17/2019
Google just might power the streaming box of your dreams in 2019
Android TV is finally getting its due on consumer streaming players.
01/10/2019
