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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Tablo: A Great Whole-Home Broadcast TV DVR Solution
My recommendation for the best "whole home" broadcast TV recording solution used to be the Tablo line of DVRs by Nuvyyo (Nu-vee-o), hands down. They work great, but unfortunately, they have now eliminated the lifetime channel guide subscription option, and the channel...
Proof That Broadcast TV Picture Quality is Better Than Satellite
I was at my parents' home with the TV on in the background when I noticed something interesting: their "HD" picture quality was terrible compared to my own TV with a broadcast TV antenna. They had satellite TV from DISH Network. I have always said on my site that...
Why Did My Broadcast TV Channels Disappear?
A very common question I get on DisableMyCable.com is "why did some of my broadcast TV channels disappear?" Usually, people think something is wrong with their antenna, but TV antennas are pretty simple devices, just a piece of metal basically (unless it is...
My Free Broadcast TV Channels in Santa Monica, CA
These are the free broadcast channels that I receive and watch in Santa Monica, CA using my indoor antenna. I'm not including foreign language channels, duplicate channels, home shopping channels, and other stations I'm not interested in. ChannelCall...
My Personal TV Antenna Setup
I wanted to share with you the details of my personal living room antenna setup. Over the years, I've tried many different indoor antennas, amplifiers, splitters, and configurations to squeeze out as many free TV channels as possible. I've finally gotten it to where...
The Best Indoor TV Antenna – The Great Antenna Shootout
I started using indoor TV antennas in 2010 when I first canceled my cable service in Providence, RI. Since then, I've moved to Los Angeles and have amassed a collection of different types of indoor antennas. I figured it was time to re-test my TV antennas to make sure...
Some Great Holiday / Christmas Gift Ideas for Cable Cutters
This is my third annual holiday gift guide for all of you Cable Disablers out there. These are gift ideas for those who have already dumped cable, or who want to. Compared to having cable, these gifts can save thousands of dollars over the years. What could be...
The Number One Mistake to Avoid When Buying a New TV
Since 2006, the Federal government has mandated that all TVs include a digital tuner to allow you to receive free broadcast TV using a cheap antenna. This is one of the main ways that I promote on DisableMyCable.com to save money! But recently, I've been getting...
Parental Controls on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Chromecast
A reader recently asked me what type of parental controls the major set-top boxes have. So I decided to do some research and write an article about it. The bottom line is that all of the major set-top streaming boxes have some degree of parental controls, but some are...
How To Get More Channels with Your Indoor Antenna
Getting the ideal reception using your indoor digital TV antenna can be a challenging task. It can be like playing "whack-a-mole": when you have the antenna in one position, you get certain channels; move it to another position and different channels come in and the...
Google Chromecast: Stream Video from Your Computer Browser to Your TV
Google Chromecast allows you to mirror your Chrome browser on a computer to your TV. It doesn’t work for showing Power Point presentations or watching video stored on your computer's hard drive on your TV though (without special workarounds). It works with the...
How to Transfer Your Videotapes to Your Computer
Do you have a pile of videotapes taking up space in your home? Or, do you want to archive your VHS/Beta videos for posterity or easier viewing on a computer or tablet? There are many reasons why you might want to convert your videotapes to a digital format. Here's how...
Why I Don’t Use Illegal TV Streaming Services
Do you use a streaming service that allows you to get tons of newly-released movies and TV shows for an amazingly low price? If you're using a streaming service on your computer, Android-based set-top box, tablet, or another Internet-connected device that seems too...
Drastically Improve Your TV Reception with a Small Patio Antenna
People ask me all of the time how they can improve their indoor antenna reception. The first thing I do is refer them to my Tips for Better TV Reception with Your Indoor Antenna. But, there are cases when even after following these tips, an indoor antenna just can't...
How to Estimate TV Reception in Your Area
Readers often ask me are “how many channels will I be able to receive?”, and “what kind of antenna should I get?” I wanted to take a moment to explain some of the factors affecting your TV reception so you can make some better estimates of how many channels you’ll be...
How to Watch Live Sports Without Cable TV
If you love watching sports but don't want to pay the exorbitant cost of cable TV, there are some great solutions now for watching ESPN, major league baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and other sports for less than the cost of cable. Scaled-down TV subscription...
How I Designed the New Logo for DisableMyCable.com
I don't usually design logos; I'm a web developer and not so much a graphic designer. But, I had so much fun designing a new logo for DisableMyCable.com that I wanted to share my thought process and experience with you. I started DisableMyCable.com to...
Do I Need a Separate Antenna For Each TV?
I get a lot of questions from folks who want to get free broadcast TV using an antenna, but who have multiple TVs. There are several ways I know of to get an antenna signal to all of the TVs in your home. I cover them below. Method #1: A Separate...
What to do When You Can’t Get Free Broadcast TV
There are still a lot of people who live too far from the TV transmitters to get free broadcast TV using an antenna. If you are one of them, here are some ideas. Note, many of these require Internet access. Free Options The options below are free, though some have...
Why YouTube is My Favorite Free Streaming Service
You can find certain types of really good mainstream commercial content on plain old free YouTube if you know what to look for. I'm talking professional, full-length, unedited, and free from commercial interruptions. There is a YouTube app for all of...
How to Lower Your Cable or Satellite TV Bill
DisableMyCable.com is mainly devoted to alternatives to cable TV and satellite. However, even I have to admit that for some people, cable and satellite are the only options. You might live far from TV transmitters. Or, you might be a sports fan who...
30 Amazing Things to Do Instead of Watching TV
At DisableMyCable.com, I try to provide lots of alternative sources of free and cheap TV, so that you are not forced to pay the high cost of cable and satellite TV. But in this article, I'm going to talk about some free and cheap activities to do instead of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Free Broadcast TV (Video)
Some years ago, I put together a video for beginners explaining how to get free broadcast TV. Despite the primitive production, it quickly went viral and got over 5 million views! The crazy part is, the concepts that I talk about in the video haven't changed!...
I’ve Got an Old Tube TV: What Are My Options Besides Cable?
While most people have modern flat-screen LCD or LED TVs these days, I still get a large number of questions from people who own older tube-type TV’s like the one pictured here. If you are one of those people, I’ll describe your options for free and cheap TV in this...
