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To find the best streaming service for you, first make a list of the channels you want. Then, go to my Streaming TV Service Finder and enter them there. It will search through all of the streaming services to find the ones that get as many channels that you picked as possible. Note getting local channels in a streaming service is expensive. If you can, get your local channels using an […]
[…]you’re not able to get an outdoor antenna (i.e., you’re renting or in a big complex), then an indoor antenna can work if you’re in or near a big to medium-sized city. My recommended indoor antenna is the Mohu Leaf. More information […]
[…]said they preferred this box to Amazon Fire TV Stick, so I had to try it out! As of this writing, the cheapest Fire TV Stick was $24 and is not 4K capable! The cheapest Roku I could find was $27. What Is It? The terribly-named “Onn” brand is the in-house electronics brand of Walmart. Yet another reason that I would have avoided this product were it not for the many recommendations I found online. The Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Device joins the ranks of Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV, and other Internet-connected streaming boxes that make your […]
[…]2 was working great until I decided to test some other hard drives with it. After unplugging my original drive, it refused to recognize any drives, including the original one. It just said “No hard drive connected”, even though it was. I tried reformatting the drive in various ways, but that didn’t help. After spending hours trying to get the unit to work, I found this solution which does the trick! How to Make Your AirTV Recognize Drives I used the Sling iPhone app to do this procedure. First, click your account icon in the upper right corner of the […]
I was a huge fan of the Tablo broadcast TV DVRs for a long time. But then, in 2022, they eliminated their lifetime channel guide subscription option and required a monthly fee. To me, that defeated the whole point of free broadcast TV! So, I was super excited when I heard about the brand new generation 4 Tablo with NO subscription fee! Tablo has completely re-branded with a completely new logo and website, and white color instead of black. I rushed out and ordered it immediately! If you want the short version of my review – the Tablo 4th Gen […]
After years of rising costs for Internet access, I believe we are at a point where prices will stabilize due to new technologies like fiber and 5G home Internet. If you live in or near a big city, I believe you shouldn’t be paying more than $50 per month for unlimited high-speed internet. If you’re paying more than that, keep reading for ways to save. 1. Check out 5G Home Internet It’s only available in a select list of major cities, but if you’re on cable Internet now, you might be able to increase your bandwidth and lower your costs. […]
When you think of a “DVR”, or “Digital Video Recorder”, you might think they’re mainly used for time shifting. That is, recording a show or sporting event so that you can watch it later, kinda like what we old-schoolers used to use a VCR for. While you can definitely use a DVR for time shifting, today’s DVRs can do so much more. In fact, some of their other features are way more important and useful than time-shifting TV programs. Here are my top ten reasons that I think you should get a DVR if you watch broadcast TV, along with […]
After seeing a lot of positive reviews on Facebook of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun tuners being used as DVRs, I had to get my hands on one to check it out for myself (and review for y’all). To be clear, these devices will record broadcast TV shows, not cable TV or streaming TV. You need to attach your own TV antenna. Some models require external USB storage while others have internal storage. You can watch and record shows using their app, which is available for Mac, PC, and the most popular streaming boxes and mobile devices. But the apps won’t work […]
[…]cable connection? Keep reading. Cost – Updated August 2023 In August 2023, Verizon changed its pricing structure. The lowest plan is $60/month or $50/month with autopay, limited to 100 Mbps download speed. That is still a good deal for many folks, since 100 Mbps is plenty of bandwidth for households with one or two people. If you have a qualifying Verizon wireless plan you can pay as little as $35/month. If you want up to 300 Mbps download speeds, you can get the 5G Home Plus plan for $80/month or $70/month with autopay, or $45/month with a qualifying cellular plan. […]
[…]Tablo Gen 4. You may still be able to get an Edge for Antenna used on eBay, so I’ll leave the original article for you, below: Original Article TiVo is known for its excellent cable TV DVRs, but they’ve also made a few models for recording broadcast TV from an antenna. The Edge for Antenna is their latest broadcast TV DVR, featuring two tuners and 500GB of internal storage (about 75 hours of HD video). It’s designed to be connected to a TV via HDMI, but you can also view recordings on the TiVo app or in a non-Chrome browser […]
[…]at your own risk because no one can say how long these products will be supported by Sling. My original article follows. The AirTV 2 is a two-tuner broadcast TV tuner that connects to your home network by Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The addition of an external USB hard drive (not included) allows viewing of live TV or recorded shows on a website or on the Sling app for Roku, Fire TV, Android, iOS, and other platforms. You can watch one show while recording another, or record two shows at the same time. The Air TV’s sister product, AirTV Anywhere has […]
The Antop HD Smart Bar AT-500SBS has some innovations which could make it the best indoor TV antenna for you. I’ve tested a lot of indoor antennas over the years, and I’ve found the unamplified Mohu Leaf to perform the best time and time again. However, I was intrigued when Antop came out with their amplified HD Smart Bar antenna. It has some innovative mechanical and electrical design features that I had to check out. Could the reign of the Mohu Leaf be in jeopardy? What Is It? The Antop HD Smart Bar is a broadcast TV antenna. If your […]
[…]a great value compared to cable TV. But, just like cable, many streaming TV services started raising their prices. Over the years, some have become just as expensive as cable TV, especially ones that offer live TV. Nowadays, you can still put together a great package of shows to watch but you have to be smart about which services you pick if you want to save. Here are my top tips on how to save on the cost of streaming TV. 1. Use the Streaming Service Finder to find the cheapest service There are so many streaming services out there […]
[…]by the way). I was blown away at some of the features Samsung packed into it. Here are some surprising things (good and bad) that my Samsung (and many other manufacturers’ modern TVs) can do. 1. Get more broadcast TV channels (using your antenna) The first thing I did when I got my new TV set up was to see how many broadcast TV channels it could pick up compared to my old Sony when using my indoor antenna. To my surprise, it got more channels than my Sony, which previously had the best reception out of the tuners I […]
[…]I gave it to my Mom to replace her 14-year-old LG which had finally started to die. While I was initially pretty excited about my new TV, after a few months the excitement wore off and I have to say that aside from the larger size, the new TV doesn’t really increase my enjoyment of watching TV that much. The bottom line is that if you’re happy with your current TV, you probably shouldn’t upgrade just for the sake of getting some new “feature of the week” or the latest type of display technology. Let me first discuss some cases […]
[…]access, and cellular plans! I have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. I worked as an electrical engineer for over twenty years designing industrial and consumer products. Now, I’m a freelance web developer and blogger. I currently live in Santa Monica, CA. If you liked this site, another one of my sites you might enjoy is TheFrugalNoodle.com. I write about money-saving tips, how-to topics, and career advice there. If you ever visit Los Angeles, check out LADateIdeas.com! If you have any questions, please leave a comment so everyone can benefit from the answer. […]
[…]get free and cheap TV. I’ve compiled the most common questions and answered them here. Q: Which indoor antenna should I get? A: You should first check to make sure that broadcast signals are in your area by entering your zip code in the Station Finder before purchasing any antenna. Note that you’ll get the most channels if you get an outdoor antenna installed. If that is not possible (i.e., you’re renting, etc.) check out my How to Pick Your TV Antenna page. Q: Which outdoor antenna should I get? A: I’d recommend getting a professional opinion from your local TV antenna […]
[…]TV services out there like Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo, Sling TV, Fubo, etc. It can be pretty intimidating to find the one that has all of the channels you want for the lowest price So, I’ve partnered with Suppose to bring you the tool below that gives you a personalized list of streaming services based on what channels you want. This tool is best used on a large desktop monitor. This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase streaming services through the affiliate links on this page, Suppose receives compensation from the service provider at no extra cost to you. […]
[…]YouTube.com! It’s a great source of free older TV shows, concerts, documentaries, and quality original content. My Mom keeps it on all day. For free movies, click the “FREE WITH ADS” link. I was able to watch a good number of older episodes from the Discovery Channel just by searching. All of the episodes of the vintage sci-fi series, “Space:1999” are on YouTube. For product reviews and “how-to” videos, I turn to YouTube. For more hints on what to find on YouTube, check out this article. 3. FreeVee A new entry on my list is FreeVee (formerly IMDB TV). Now owned […]
[…]TV streaming player is a small box that connects to your TV via its HDMI port. It gives you the ability to watch streaming services from the Internet on your TV, and it allows you to “mirror” the screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV. To use Apple TV, you need to have Internet access, and you’ll have to connect your Apple TV to your home Wi-Fi network or router via Ethernet cable. Connection to Wi-Fi is pretty easy as long as you know your Wi-Fi password. Why I Now Recommend Roku Instead For a long time, […]
