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30 Amazing Things to Do Instead of Watching TV

[…]for things you don’t use anymore, like gym memberships, subscriptions, etc.   24. Start a blog Do you have something that you want to write about? Do you have a skill that you want to share? Write about it! You can start a free blog at WordPress.com. Or, write about a more serious topic at Medium.   25. See live music Live music doesn’t have to be expensive. You can see local artists at coffee houses or at a free outdoor concert during the summer.   26. Invite your best friend out for a drink or coffee When was the […]
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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 TV. Nowadays, you can still put together a great package of shows to watch but you have to be smart about which services you pick if you want to save. Here are my top tips on how to save on the cost of streaming TV. 1. Use the Streaming Service Finder to find the […]
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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 I’m picking up all of the broadcast stations that are available in my area. Oddly enough, in spite of all of the gadgets I’ve tried, my optimal antenna setup turned out to be very simple! There was no magic except for lots of experimentation with antenna location. Where I Live Just to give you some background, […]

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 Antenna for Each TV The easiest thing to do is to just have a separate indoor antenna (like the Mohu Leaf) for each TV. The problem with this is that some of your TVs might be on the side of the house that is away from the TV stations. Perhaps one […]

Should You Use an Amplified Indoor TV Antenna?

The idea of amplifying a TV signal seems to make perfect sense: if your TV signals are weak, the amplifier will increase the signal levels so you can get more channels more reliably. A no-brainer, right? I’ve been testing both passive and amplifiers and indoor antennas for over ten years now. My conclusion is that although an amplifier is necessary in some situations such as with very weak signals or long cable runs, in many cases they don’t significantly help reception and can even hurt your reception. Here are a few situations to determine whether or not an amplified TV antenna is right for […]
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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 pick up the weak signals in the area. One solution may be to use a rooftop or attic antenna. But, that may not be possible if you live in an apartment (unless your landlord agrees) or just don’t want the hassle and expense of routing coax cable to the roof and installing […]
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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 Alexa or Google Assistant. You might wonder if it’s worth replacing your old TV to get these features, given that new flat-screen TVs seem like a great bargain. I recently purchased a new 55″ Samsung QLED TV (QN5Q60T) to replace my 13-year-old 46″ Sony LCD TV. My Sony still worked great, but I gave it to […]

How to Save Money on Internet Access in 2024

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 high-speed internet. If you’re paying more than that, keep reading for ways to save. 1. Check out 5G Home Internet It’s only available in a select list of major cities, but if you’re on cable Internet now, you might be able to increase your bandwidth and lower your costs. […]

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 heard about the brand new generation 4 Tablo with NO subscription fee! Tablo has completely re-branded with a completely new logo and website, and white color instead of black. I rushed out and ordered it immediately! If you want the short version of my review – the Tablo 4th Gen […]
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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 have to stay with the big three to get decent phone service. Many low-cost carriers (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) use the same cell networks as the big three, and you can use any unlocked phone in most cases. Mint Mobile: offers low-cost plans on the T-Mobile network starting at an insanely […]
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How to Pick Affordable Streaming TV Services

It used to be that any streaming TV service was a no-brainer better deal than cable or satellite TV. Unfortunately, some streaming services are now just as expensive as cable! Yuck! But, it’s still possible to pay way less than cable if you pick your streaming services wisely (see below) and use an antenna if you need local channels. You 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 […]

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 Internet, a wireless solution for home Internet access. Note, this is NOT the same as Verizon FIOS, which is a fiber optic cable solution. I want to stress that THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST! I paid for Verizon’s 5G Home Internet service myself because I wanted to find a cheaper, more reliable alternative to […]
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