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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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Verizon 5G Home Internet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I've compiled all of the questions I've received on my blog and YouTube channel about Verizon 5G Home Internet here in one handy place for you to reference! Is it reliable and fast? For most people, including myself, it is reliable and fast. I'm on a plan that maxes...

Tablo Generation 4 Review: My New #1 DVR Pick!

Tablo Generation 4 Review: My New #1 DVR Pick!

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...

How to Find the Closest Cell Towers Near You

How to Find the Closest Cell Towers Near You

This tool is the easiest way that I've found to find the nearest LTE or 5G cell towers operated by Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, or other carriers in the United States. You may want to find the closest cell towers operated by a particular carrier if you are looking to...

How to Save Money on Internet Access in 2023

How to Save Money on Internet Access in 2023

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...

Ten Ways To Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill in 2023

Ten Ways To Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill in 2023

If you're on a traditional solo phone plan with one of the big three carriers (Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile), these tips can give you huge savings! 1. Switch to a Low-Cost Carrier (MVNO) If you want to get some insanely big savings, get out of the mindset that you...

Ten Reasons You Need a DVR If You Watch Broadcast TV

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)

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 2024

Verizon 5G Home Internet: The Good and the Bad. My Full Review in 2024

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 (DISCONTINUED)

Review: The TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR (DISCONTINUED)

2024 Update: Discontinued? Reader Marcia copied me on an email from Channel Master (a distributor of the TiVo Edge for Antenna) saying that the Edge for Antenna would no longer be manufactured: Letter from Channel Master stating the TiVo Edge for Antenna will no...

Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR

Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR

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,...

Use This Free Tool to Lower the Cost of Streaming TV

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

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 Upgrade Your TV?

Should You Upgrade Your TV?

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...

Why a TV Antenna Might Be Your Best Friend During the Next Disaster

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

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

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...

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