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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What to do If Your AirTV Doesn’t Recognize the Hard Drive “No hard drive connected”
My AirTV 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...
How to Fix Verizon 5G Home Internet Frequent Loss of Connection and Rebooting
Probably the most common problem I see on the various Verizon 5G Home Internet forums and social platforms is that the gateway cube will lose Internet connection, requiring a reboot to restore, or will reboot itself. For me, this happens a few times a month, max, so...
The Brand New 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
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 Use Your Own Router with the Verizon 5G Home Internet Gateway (ASK Model)
If the built-in Wi-Fi router on your Verizon 5G Home Internet gateway is not reaching all of the devices in your home, you may need to use your own Wi-Fi router to get better range. Generally, the built-in Wi-Fi router on the Verizon gateway is pretty good. If you...
Use This Hack to See Your Verizon 5G Home Internet Signal Strength
You would think that displaying your 5G signal strength would be a necessary feature of any 5G home internet system. Unfortunately, the web portal for Verizon 5G Internet Gateway models that begin with ASK-NCQ1338 (see the bottom of your unit for your model number)...
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
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
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 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,...
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 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...
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...
