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Broadcast TV, Antennas, and Reception
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The Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Device: A $20 4K Set-Top Box That’s Surprisingly Good!
[…]buttons. The phone app guided me through the rest of the installation process. You scan a bar code to pair it, then you choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password on your phone. That is where I encountered problems. No matter how many times I tried, it wouldn’t recognize my Wi-Fi password and connect. I tried both my 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. I rebooted my router and the Streamer. Nothing helped. One of the suggestions in the app help doc was to move the unit 15 to 20 feet from your Wi-Fi router, i.e., closer. In my […]
Troubleshooting: How to Fix Your Tablo Gen 4 DVR When It’s Not Working
[…]try, from the easiest and increasing in difficulty. Turn Everything Off and On The easiest thing to do is to simply power cycle all of the devices in use including the Tablo itself, the device you’re using to stream (i.e., Roku, iPad, or whatever), and your router. Reset Your Tablo Without Losing Recordings OK, if power cycling everything didn’t help, you can do a “soft reset” of your Tablo by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the unit quickly. The light will flash as it reboots. You will not lose your recordings if you do this. Update Firmware […]
Beware of This Health Hazard Associated with Watching TV
[…]want to. If you like having the TV on all of the time in the background, try using an antenna to get free broadcast TV. Or you can stream YouTube all day for free. So, if you’re serious about these changes, consider canceling the “all you can eat” buffet of TV content that you are paying for via cable TV and streaming services, just like you’d hide the cookie jar when you’re trying to diet! Another Motivation: Saving Money If living longer and healthier is not enough motivation, consider the money you could save by not spending it on cable […]
Tablo Generation 4 Review: My #1 DVR Pick!
[…]speaking, yes, I was able to watch the show as it was being aired. However, I wasn’t able to go to the beginning of the recording until the recording finished. This is kind of a bummer because it would be great to be able to, say, set up a recording of a movie or sporting event, then start watching it an hour after it starts but from the beginning so you could fast-forward through all of the commercials. As it is now, you’d have to wait until the recording finishes to watch it from the beginning. There is kind of […]
How to Find the Closest Cell Towers Near You
[…]with an Android phone can get the Cellmapper app to help gather data. The site is completely free to use, but since it is crowdsourced, there is no guarantee of 100% accuracy. It might be, say only 80% accurate, but that may be enough for you to get an idea of the signal strength in your area. Using Cellmapper To find the cell towers in your area, simply visit Cellmapper.net on a computer. You could us a phone but honestly, it’s best to use something with a big screen for this. It’s easiest to allow it to use your location […]
How to Save Money on Internet Access in 2024
[…]providers are sometimes clueless about these programs. Here’s an example of the hoops one customer had to jump through at Specturm. Keep poking around and don’t give up. 7. Ask Your Cable Company About Low-Income Plans Like Internet Essentials Some cable companies have low-rate plans for people with low incomes. Comcast/Xfinity offers a $9.95 per month plan called Internet Essentials for those who have a child eligible for the National School Lunch Program, or who are in other qualifying programs like Medicaid. Check with your local provider to see what they offer. 8. Tether Your Cell Phone If you have an […]
Ten Ways To Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill in 2023
[…]which she appreciates when she needs help with the phone. Here are some other low-cost carriers to check into: Consumer Cellular: I’ve had a few readers rave about Consumer Cellular’s low prices with no problems reported. Looks like you can get unlimited talk and 3GB of data for $30/month! And, there’s a 5% AARP discount. Cricket Wireless: offers plans starting at $30/month with unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data. Straight Talk Wireless offers the previous-generation Samsung and Apple phones for as low as $35 per month. Walmart Family Mobile is owned by the same operator that owns Straight Talk. […]
Ten Reasons To Get a DVR If You Watch Broadcast TV
[…]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 of TV you have, a DVR might bring in more channels. I’ve found the best tuners in the AirTV 2, HDHomeRun, and TiVo […]
My Review of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Tuner/DVRs (FLEX and SCRIBE)
[…]cables throughout my home. The Tablo and AirTV are two DVRs that have Wi-Fi if you don’t want to run Ethernet to your DVR. Next Gen TV ATSC 3.0? The Flex Duo (which I reviewed) does not support ATSC 3.0. The Flex Scribe 4K and Flex Quattro (AKA Flex 4K) claim to support ATSC 3.0 (Next Generation TV) on two tuners. However, I’ve heard of problems with viewing ATSC 3.0 on third-party software (i.e., no sound). I’ve also heard that there could be DRM issues. In short, ATSC 3.0 isn’t ready for prime time in my opinion (pardon the pun). […]
Verizon 5G Home Internet: The Good and the Bad. My Full Review in 2024
[…]Agh! After that, I could finally log into the website and set up automatic billing (which you need to do to get the $10 monthly discount on the service). But, I still couldn’t log into the iPhone app. I called again, and they reset my account yet again, which meant waiting for another code in the mail. That didn’t solve the problem either. At this point, I resigned to just using the website. There are also some settings that just time out when I try to change them, like the contact phone number. I was only able to change this […]
Review: The TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR (DISCONTINUED)
[…](for example, doing a channel scan). For that, you need to use the TV that the TiVo is connected to. Customer Support Unlike some DVR companies out there, TiVo has excellent customer support. You can call their phone number and usually talk to a human being within five minutes! (At least, that’s how long it took the times when I called). Customer support should not be overlooked when you make your purchase. Transferring Your All-In Service Plan Note that if you ever want to sell your TiVo and transfer your lifetime All-In Service Plan to the new owner, you will […]
Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR
[…]holes near the bottom and at the top of the unit. I like this design because it allows cool air to flow in from the bottom and exit out the top. Setup If you’ve ever set up a Ring doorbell on Wi-Fi, the process is very similar to setting up the Air TV 2 on Wi-Fi. First, you need to install the Sling app on your phone and create a free account. Next, you’ll have to get onto the Air TV 2’s Wi-Fi network and enter your Wi-Fi network’s password (the app will guide you through this). Or, you could […]
Review: The Antop HD Smart Bar – The Best Indoor Amplified TV Antenna?
[…]antenna. Basically, you need to connect power to the Power Booster module, then connect that to your TV and to your antenna as shown here: There is also an output for an FM antenna, but most people probably don’t even have an FM radio in their homes. More handy might be to connect that output to a Tablo or other broadcast TV DVR. It’s not super difficult to set up if you’re comfortable connecting coax cables and following instructions. My Testing For my testing, I used the Mediasonic HOMEWORX Digital Converter Box HW130STB as my tuner because it has a […]
Use This Free Tool to Lower the Cost of Streaming TV
[…]service based on the channels you want. To use it, click the link below (it works best on a desktop monitor rather than on a small phone screen). In the left column click or type in the channels you want. For example, you might type in “History” or “AMC” or “ESPN”. On the right, you’ll see all of the services that carry some or all of those channels. Make to check each result for the logos of the channels you want. Some of the results may not carry all of the channels you selected, but they are shown if they […]
Six Surprising Things Modern TVs Can Do
[…]the channel and volume buttons with each other (“to increase volume, do I toggle the up arrow button or plus button?”). For these reasons, I believe that anyone who is not tech-savvy (like my Mom), would have a really tough time setting up a modern TV with all of its features. If you have an older or non-techy relative who needs a new TV, they might actually be better served if you gave them YOUR “dumb” TV and instead upgraded yourself to a brand new smart TV. That might sound selfish, but I know my Mom would be totally lost […]
If You’re Spending More Than $20/Month on Your Mobile Phone Plan, You’re Paying Too Much
[…]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 subscription cost in your life: your cell phone bill. Are you paying $50, $60, or $70 a month on your mobile phone plan? You might be paying way more than you need to! After years of spending $55/month on what I thought was a great cell phone deal from T-Mobile, I’m now paying $15/month for unlimited talk and text and 5GB of data on the same T-Mobile network! […]
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My Story: Cable TV Costs Too Much
[…]one of my sites you might enjoy is TheFrugalNoodle.com. I write about money-saving tips, how-to topics, and career advice there. If you ever visit Los Angeles, check out LADateIdeas.com! If you have any questions, please leave a comment so everyone can benefit from the answer. I hope this site has been helpful to you! – Brian My Product Review Policy I don’t accept payment for writing product reviews. All of my reviews express my personal opinion after evaluating and/or researching the product or service myself. If You’d Like to Help I’ve had some awesome readers email me wondering if they can […]