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...
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General thoughts related to free and cheap TV, along with personal stories.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...