If you have cable or satellite TV, you’re paying too much!
Stop paying $100 or even $200 per month on cable TV! Use an antenna to get free high-definition network TV channels and low cost Internet streaming services to get the rest. These articles contain my tips and tricks to do this, legally. – Brian
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Ten Reasons You Need a DVR If You Watch Broadcast TV
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...
My Review of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Tuner/DVRs (FLEX and SCRIBE)
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...
Verizon 5G Home Internet: The Good and the Bad. My Full Review in 2023
If you're using cable internet and paying more than you'd like, you may be able to drastically reduce your internet bill by switching to newer technologies like fiber or 5G wireless home Internet. In this article, I'll talk about my experience with Verizon 5G Home...
Review: The TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR with All-In Service
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...
Review: The AirTV 2 – A Better Broadcast TV DVR Than Tablo?
When the makers of the Tablo DVR got rid of their lifetime channel guide fee, leaving the monthly (or yearly) fee as the only option to get their great channel guide, I decided to take a new look at the competition because I hate recurring fees. At the top of my list...
The Amazon Fire TV Recast DVR is Discontinued. What Should I Do With It Now?
Back in August 2022, Amazon confirmed to TechHive that it was discontinuing the Amazon Fire TV Recast DVR: We are constantly evaluating our product and service offerings to best serve the evolving needs of our customers. Many of the features offered by the Recast are...
Review: The Antop HD Smart Bar – The Best Indoor Amplified TV Antenna?
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...
Use This Free Tool to Lower the Cost of Streaming TV
Back when streaming TV services first came out, they were 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...
Six Surprising Things Modern TVs Can Do
Manufacturers are always looking for new features to add to their TVs. I recently got a new 2021 Samsung 55" Q60T QLED TV to replace my thirteen-year-old Sony LCD TV (which is still going strong, by the way). I was blown away at some of the features Samsung packed...
Should You Buy a New TV in 2022?
It seems like TVs are getting new features, better picture quality, and better specs every other week. There's 4K and now 8K resolution. And 60Hz up to 120Hz refresh rates. Not to mention QLED and OLED screens. And, they integrate with streaming apps and...
If You’re Spending More Than $20/Month on Your Mobile Phone Plan, You’re Paying Too Much
I cut my cell phone bill by almost 70% and got a plan on the same network with more data! On this site, I usually write about ways to get free and cheap TV without paying for cable or satellite. But today I want to talk about how to save money on the other big...
Use AirPlay on Roku to Mirror Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac Screen on Your TV
Most Roku devices now support AirPlay. This lets you view your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on your Roku-connected TV screen, opening up a whole new world of content viewing possibilities. It's a real game-changer and in my mind, it makes the Apple TV box kind of...
Why a TV Antenna Might Be Your Best Friend During the Next Disaster
The easiest way to get live local news in real-time during disasters is often from broadcast TV news coverage. A TV antenna might seem like an anachronism; something no longer needed, especially with the plethora of streaming services available today. But, in the past...
What To Do If You Lost TV Channels After Re-Scanning
I've gotten lots of comments and emails from readers who've lost channels after re-scanning for channels on their TVs. And it's happened to me too! Here are some things you can try to help recover the channels you lost. 1. Manually Add Missing Channels Back The first...
Thirty Things You Could Accomplish If You Gave Up TV for Lent
While discovering free and cheap ways to watch TV is a good thing, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. In 2017, the average American spent almost four hours a day watching television! That's a HUGE amount of time to spend staring at a TV screen! What...
How to Eliminate TV Interference from Your Amazon Fire TV Stick
One of my readers told me that his Amazon Fire TV Stick was causing interference with his broadcast TV channels. When he unplugged the stick, his reception improved and his TV could receive more channels. I did a quick test with my own Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K...
Review: The Mediasonic HOMEWORX Digital Converter Box HW130STB
If you have an old tube TV or a flat-screen that does not have a digital TV tuner, then the only way you can watch free broadcast channels on that TV is to get a digital converter box, or tuner box, as it is sometimes called. You plug your TV antenna into the box,...
Should You Get the Amazon Fire TV Stick?
The Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K are among the most popular streaming players out there. They're great because of their ease of use, excellent search functionality, Alexa integration, and a plethora of streaming apps. For this review, I purchased the...
Should You Upgrade Your Roku?
Roku is one of the most popular streaming media players. If you're a cord-cutter, there's a good chance you own one. But, if you have an older Roku, should you upgrade it to a newer one? I compared the features of three generations of Roku players and performed some...
Use the Roku App to Play Videos From Your Phone on Your TV
As I've mentioned elsewhere on this site, my favorite overall streaming media player is the Roku. It's got the most content and a ton of great features. One feature that you might not be aware of is the ability to stream video, music, and photos from your iOS or...
What’s Inside a Mohu Leaf Antenna?
If you follow my site, you know that I'm a big fan of the Mohu Leaf flat indoor antenna. It gives me over one hundred channels here in Los Angeles. One day, reader Philip asked me what was inside the Mohu Leaf antenna. Hmmm, good question! From all of my antenna...
How to Fix Your Sony Bravia TV When It’s Stuck on a Channel or Frozen
Last night I was surfing through channels on my TV and encountered a bizarre problem. My trusty 26-inch Sony flat-screen Bravia KDL-46V4100 TV froze and would not respond to any controls. The picture and sound still worked, but the controls were frozen. I tried both...
How I Watch TV for About Zero Dollars Per Month
When it comes to watching TV, I'm a cheapskate. I remember when TV was totally free and I don't want to pay for it now, especially if I'm watching commercials! So, I usually pay zero dollars per month for TV. Occasionally I'll splurge and get a streaming service like...
Video: Ten Tips to Get More Channels with Your TV Antenna
One of the most frequent questions I get on this site is, "how can I get more channels with my TV antenna?" I have a blog post with my most effective tips, and now I have a video with my top ten tips to get more channels:...
