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How to Watch Live Sports Without Cable TV

[…]Network Sports on Free Broadcast TV I always start with the free solutions, and free broadcast TV works great for a lot of people.  If you live in a big city, then you can probably get all of the major networks plus local channels with a simple indoor antenna.  This will enable you to get many home games and all of the major sporting events like the Superbowl, World Series, and professional basketball playoffs, as well as some college basketball and football games. Enter your zip code into the Station Finder to see if there are channels in your area.  If […]

Save Thousands of Dollars on Internet, TV, and Cell Phone Service

[…]part of the solution is to utilize free streaming TV services that you can access on your smart TV or an inexpensive streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire TV. I explain all of this on DisableMyCable™. Finally, for the remaining channels, you can use low-cost streaming services like Sling or Philo TV. I occasionally splurge for a movie on Amazon Video. Are you ready to begin? Keep reading! Step 1: See If You Can Get Free Broadcast Digital TV If you live near a major metropolitan area in the United States, you should be able to receive most of the […]
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Six Surprising Things Modern TVs Can Do

[…]upgrade for any of these features. Many of these you can get by purchasing a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or another set-top box. But, if you’re looking for a new TV from a trusted brand that has great picture quality, I’d recommend the Samsung Q60T series (also sold as the Q6D in big box […]

Ten Reasons You Need a DVR If You Watch Broadcast TV

[…]the TiVo Edge has, but they all have “fast-forward”, which is nearly as good. 5. Solution for TVs with No Tuner or Bad Tuner Believe it or not, some TVs were sold without a broadcast TV tuner. The way they were able to do that was to call them “displays”. If you have a “TV” like that, a DVR is a perfect solution to let you watch broadcast TV. Also, not all TV tuners were created equal. Some brands, like Samsung for instance, are known to have better quality tuners (i.e., they bring in more channels). Depending on what brand […]
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Tablo Generation 4 Review: My New #1 DVR Pick!

[…]recorder”. It records TV that you get using an antenna. You plug in an antenna and watch live TV or your recordings using an app on your iOS or Android device, or Roku or Fire TV, with support for other devices coming soon. It does not connect directly to your TV via HDMI or any other port. Tablo 4th Gen has 128GB of internal flash memory storage which can save about 50 hours of TV shows. You can also attach an external USB hard drive for additional storage capacity. It has two tuners, so you can watch one show while […]
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Tablo Dual Lite Broadcast TV DVR Review

[…]Article The Tablo records broadcast TV from your TV antenna; it won’t record cable TV or streaming apps. For most Tablo models, you’ll need a Roku or other streaming player to watch your recordings. The newer models have HDMI output so you can plug them directly into a TV. Tablo works in the United States and Canada. What is Tablo? Tablo is a digital video recorder (DVR) for broadcast TV. You plug your TV antenna directly into it and it records TV shows and movies. Some Tablo models have internal storage while others require an external USB hard drive to […]

Amazon Fire TV Recast: a Slick DVR from Amazon (Discontinued)

[…]logo is displayed, so it’s hard to tell at a glance whether you’re watching broadcast TV or an app. But, I guess some people won’t care, as long as they are watching something they like. The Recast works with your Fire TV player to respond to Alexa commands. I was able to push the microphone button on my Fire TV Stick remote and tell Alexa to watch NBC, and voila! The Recast tuned to my NBC broadcast TV channel (4.1 in my area). You can also ask Alexa to show your recordings, to delete recordings, to show the channel guide, […]
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Review: The TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR (DISCONTINUED)

[…] When it’s available, it works very well. Watching on Other TVs? In 2019, TiVo announced apps for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV. Yet, they are not in those stores as I write this article. Perhaps they will come out in the future? TiVo does sell a box called the Mini-Lux that allows you to watch content from your TiVo Edge on other TVs in your home, but it costs $199 (as of this writing). You can watch TiVo in a browser, but I haven’t tested that on the Fire TV browser yet. Pre-Paid All-In Service Plan from Channel […]
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Free Streaming TV Services

[…]that should be added to this page! Search for Your Favorite Shows Online Search for your favorite TV shows and movies online to find out where they’re playing. You may get lucky and find them playing for free! Powered by My Recommended Free TV and Movie Sites Classics Original Content Broadcast Network Websites Many of the shows on these sites require cable TV login, but there are still some free shows available if you look carefully. Note, some of these sites are blocked on tablets and mobile devices, so use these on desktop for best results. Cable/Streaming Networks and Shows Note, […]

My Story: Cable TV Costs Too Much

[…]out and meeting with friends and family. And I’m saving a ton of money by spending ZERO dollars for TV most months. I’ll continue to post my findings and research on DisableMyCable. I hope it is helpful to you. – Brian My Antenna Experiments and the Mohu Leaf My old rabbit-ear antenna got a good number of channels, but there were more that were flaky or that didn’t come in at all.  So, I went out and purchased a big metal antenna, the Antennas Direct DB-4 from Solid Signal. This got me more channels, but I still wasn’t satisfied. Around […]

My Personal TV Antenna Setup

[…]built-in digital tuner in my living room. Nothing unusual here. My Antenna After testing many indoor TV antennas, the Mohu Leaf has prevailed year after year in my tests as the best overall indoor TV antenna. My Antenna Location Over the course of many months, I experimented to find the best location for my indoor antenna – one that would get me the most channels. My TV signals come from the East, but unfortunately my windows face North. Furthermore, my windows (actually sliding patio doors) are recessed from the side of the building, so signals from the East are blocked. […]

A Comparison of the Best Broadcast TV Recorders (DVRs) in 2024

[…]Mac, and most streaming TV platforms and mobile devices. However, you are not able to watch live TV or your recordings outside of your home network using the HDHomeRun app. So, this unit is not a good choice if you want to watch away from home. The Scribe 4K has 1TB of built-in internal storage with four tuners. The Flex models do not have internal storage, but you can plug in an external USB hard drive. The Flex Duo has two tuners, while the Flex 4K has four. There is no HDMI output, so you won’t be connecting these directly […]
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How to Pick Affordable Streaming TV Services

[…]can watch these on your computer or phone with an Internet connection or on your smart TV or streaming player like Roku or Amazon Fire TV. If you want a personalized recommendation of what streaming TV services are best for you based on the channels you want, check out my Streaming Service Finder: Or, if you prefer to read about the most popular ones, continue on below! My Top Free Streaming Services: My philosophy is to first try to pay zero dollars for TV! Here are some of my favorite free streaming services that everyone should check out. Note, all of these services have […]

Should You Upgrade Your TV?

[…]channels. Conclusion I hope this guide has helped you decide whether you should buy a new TV or not. At first, the low cost and dazzling features of new TVs might tempt you to want to replace your current TV. But, if you have a modern flat-screen TV that is working well and large enough for your room, then you might just want to hold on to it until it dies of natural causes, especially if you are not tech-savvy and don’t want to learn how to use a new […]

How To Get More Channels with Your Indoor Antenna

[…]with a reflector grid like the Antennas Direct DB4 antenna below, try using it without the reflector portion. The reflector basically blocks all signals from the backside, so if your signals are coming from two different directions, removing the reflector might get you more channels! 15. Ground Your Shield Reader Laisa recommends this: Try grounding a part of the cable in soil. I put a plant in between the antenna and the TV. The moment the cable touches the soil, all interference stops. The moment I lift the cable off the soil, channels drop signal or freezes. Works like magic. […]
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My Review of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Tuner/DVRs (FLEX and SCRIBE)

[…](and review for y’all). To be clear, these devices will record broadcast TV shows, not cable TV or streaming TV. You need to attach your own TV antenna. Some models require external USB storage while others have internal storage. You can watch and record shows using their app, which is available for Mac, PC, and the most popular streaming boxes and mobile devices. But the apps won’t work outside of your home network. These devices do not have HDMI output; you do not connect them directly to your TV. The DVR functionality requires a $35/year fee, however, you can use […]
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Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR

[…]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, iOS, and other platforms. You can watch one show while recording another, or record two shows at the same time. The Air TV’s sister product, AirTV Anywhere has an internal 1TB drive and four tuners, allowing you to record up to four shows at once. AirTV works in conjunction with the Sling app, but you don’t need a paid Sling subscription to use it; you can sign […]

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