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[…]and be careful about data limits that could really raise the cost. 9. Use Old-School Dialup Internet for Free There are some Internet providers like Net Zero and Juno that give ten free hours of dialup access (remember that screeching noise when connecting?) per month. Obviously, these services are going to be slow because they are dial-up, and they have big ads that make them even slower. They can be hard to connect to during peak times. Canceling can be a bit of a pain, sometimes requiring a phone call. But, if you really can’t afford anything else, these services […]
[…]you’ll need a digital receiver box to get digital broadcast signals. Q: Where can I get free Internet access? A: This is more difficult than getting free TV. See my suggestions to lower the cost of your Internet service. Q: Can I use my satellite dish to receive free broadcast TV signals? A: Unfortunately, no. The satellite dish is not the correct shape and has special electronics that make it not usable for receiving free broadcast TV. However, you can still use the coax cabling from the dish to your TV if you want to install a broadcast TV antenna where your dish […]
[…]try to debug it with their customer service; it probably won’t help. Do not cancel your previous Internet provider when you order Verizon 5G Home Internet. Keep it for at least the first 30 days of having 5G. Are there any hidden fees? I have not encountered any. I pay exactly $50/month for my plan (which is grandfathered in at 300 Mbps), with auto-pay. I didn’t have any activation fees either. Is it a good deal? For me, it was a lot cheaper than cable. I was paying $80/month for cable so I’m saving $30/month. The coax cable in my […]
[…]Internet-connected devices like Ring cameras won’t work during that time. If you want to use an Internet-connected timer, just be aware that it will lose Internet access when it shuts off your gateway, so make sure it works without Internet! 6. Do a Factory Reset Honestly, I haven’t found many cases online where this solved the reboot problem, but doing a factory reset is a necessary part of debugging any processor-driven product. It’s easy to do, and it can solve the problem where your gateway stops working altogether. Give it a try. All you have to lose are your settings, […]
[…]5G wireless. We’ll see what happens, but I’m betting that 5G will be more reliable than cable Internet. My cable Internet would go down at least a few times a year, for a few hours at a time. I don’t blame the cable company for that though; it’s just the nature of physical cables that they are prone to breakage if a tree knocks down a telephone pole, or whatever. And It takes time for the cable company to find the fault, and send a truck out to fix it. A few hours of downtime is pretty good. Another thing […]
[…]out my recommended free streaming services. I’ve assembled the best streaming TV services on the Internet and put them on one easy-to-use page – your Internet “Remote Control”! Your smart TV has many streaming services built in. Or, you can buy an inexpensive streaming media player to watch services like Netflix, Hulu, Sling on your TV. These all require an Internet connection. There are many streaming devices available, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. But the one that I am recommending for most people is Roku. It offers the most channels, voice search across many content providers, and headphone output, all at a reasonable price. Read […]
[…]So, I found it necessary to plug in my trusty Netgear Wi-Fi router into my Verizon 5G Home Internet gateway. The Easy Way Technically, you could simply plug your router into one of your Gateway’s Ethernet ports. As long as the Wi-Fi names on your router are set to different values than your Gateway, that setup should work for everyday web browsing. But, that means your Gateway is unnecessarily transmitting a Wi-Fi signal. It’s best to turn off Wi-Fi on your cube by accessing the Gateway at //192.168.0.1 and turning off both 5GHz and 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi. I actually used my […]
[…]a necessary feature of any 5G home internet system. Unfortunately, the web portal for Verizon 5G Internet Gateway models that begin with ASK-NCQ1338 (see the bottom of your unit for your model number) with firmware version 222656 do not display signal strength. If you have an ASK unit with version 3.2.0.21 or later, this hack is not necessary. To see signal strength with that firmware, go to Advanced -> System -> System Status, the scroll down to Modem where you can see values for 4G LET Signal Strength and 5G Signals Strength. How to See Signal Strength in the ASK-NCQ1338 […]
[…]is for the cable or optic fiber to be cut somewhere along the way to your home for you to lose Internet access. Telephone/internet poles go down all of the time during large storms. And I haven’t even mentioned the possibility of a large-scale cyber attack bringing down the Internet, something that is definitely possible. Therefore, I think it’s a good idea for those who have strong TV signals in their area to have a TV antenna, which you can use to get the latest news, as well as important information from the government during disasters via the Emergency Alert […]
[…]switch between cable and satellite to take advantage of their introductory offers. 9. Switch to an Internet-Based Service Internet streaming services like Sling TV and Hulu with Live TV are offering many of the same channels as satellite and cable for less cost. Read more about these here or check out Sling TV below. Hope these ideas will help you save on your next cable or satellite bill! Give us your ideas, or tell us about your experiences below! – […]
[…]Roku, and other set-top boxes, a real computer will have access to completely free video on the Internet like Hulu (which is free, as opposed to Hulu Plus, which you have to pay for), the network websites, and more. So, recycle that old computer! Personally, I love doing this because the selection of free TV on the Internet is huge. Your DVD/Blue Ray Player In the age of instant video, it’s easy to forget about DVDs. Did you know that your public library probably stocks a wide range of DVDs that you can borrow for free? How about swapping DVDs […]
[…]broadcast TV stations and don’t have cable or satellite TV. Many of these require high-speed Internet. Here are some tips to reduce the cost of your Internet access. Can you think of any other ideas? Please share below! – […]
[…]want to take that chance? Is it really worth saving $5 or $6 to rent it? 3. You Could Lose Your Internet Provider Internet providers like Comcast may suspend your Internet service if you repeatedly violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. What does that mean? From their website: our customers and users may not store any material or content, or access, share or distribute any material or content using Xfinity Internet services, in any manner that constitutes an infringement of third-party copyright rights. If you don’t comply after repeated notifications, they can suspend your account. 4. You’re Not Only a User, but […]
[…]or YouTube on your TV using one of these devices. All of these devices require that you have Internet access at your home. Most require Wi-Fi as well. Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV, have built-in “apps” that give you content from mostly paid services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, etc. There are also some channels offering free video like Pluto TV, Crackle and YouTube. Google Chromecast doesn’t have apps. Instead, it will mirror whatever is on your computer’s Chrome browser onto your TV screen, letting you view websites on your TV. But you have to have your computer (or […]
[…]you can still use your laptop to do other things. You can open other browser windows, surf the Internet, or do whatever you would normally do on your laptop. You just sacrifice one browser window for Chromecast. iPad/iPhone Compatibility While you’ll get access to the most content using a laptop or desktop with Chromecast, I also wanted to make sure it worked with and Apple iPad. For an iPad or iPhone, you have to install the Google Home app and the Chromecast app. After I did that, I was able to watch YouTube video using Chromecast, but not much else. […]
[…]carrier if you are looking to switch cell phone service, or if you’re considering wireless home Internet service, or if you already have wireless home Internet and you want to optimize the placement of your gateway. About Cellmapper Cellmapper.net is the tool that I recommend to find cell towers near you. It uses crowd-sourced data to generate a map showing cell signal strength and tower locations. Anyone 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 […]
[…]free. There are tons of channels, but these are not the same as cable TV channels Roku requires an Internet connection and Wi-Fi. There is no Ethernet connector on the Roku Express+. Out of the current Roku lineup, only the Roku Express+ 2018 model has composite outputs which will work with old tube TVs. Be sure to get the “Express+”, not the “Express”, AND, be sure it is the 2018 edition which shows the red, white, and yellow cables on the box. The newer version will NOT work with your tube TV (yes, this is very confusing on Roku’s part). Competitors such as […]
[…]to your TV via its HDMI port. It gives you the ability to watch streaming services from the Internet on your TV, and it allows you to “mirror” the screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV. To use Apple TV, you need to have Internet access, and you’ll have to connect your Apple TV to your home Wi-Fi network or router via Ethernet cable. Connection to Wi-Fi is pretty easy as long as you know your Wi-Fi password. Why I Now Recommend Roku Instead For a long time, I used my Apple TV for two exclusive features: […]
[…]the cost of Internet access (as well as cell phone service). I personally switched from cable Internet to Verizon 5G Home Internet, saving $30 per month! Interestingly, the phrase “Disable My Cable” fits in this context as well! For my mobile phone service, I switched to Mint Mobile, saving $40 per month! About Me I love tinkering with technology and sharing tips on how to spend less money on TV content, Internet access, and cellular plans! I have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. I worked as an electrical engineer for over […]
[…]tips you’ve found to save money on your cell phone bill in the comments below! Want to save on Internet access? Read this […]
[…]through your home’s Wi-Fi network (some models also have Ethernet connector), so you need an Internet connection to use it. Roku allows you to watch paid and free streaming services from the Internet such as Netflix, Sling, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, and YouTube on your TV. When Roku first came out, there was a lot of misunderstanding as to what it was, with many folks thinking it was a free replacement for traditional cable TV. It is not an exact replacement for cable. It allows you to watch some free content from the Internet (like YouTube) on your TV, as well as subscription […]
[…]in the next section). Note, you cannot use this method if you are using your coax cabling for Internet access. The cable has to be completely disconnected from any satellite or cable, whether it is for TV or Internet. Method #4: One Antenna to Many TVs Using New Cabling If your home does not already have coax cable running through it, you cable it up yourself. If you only have one TV, and your cable run is short (say, 30 feet or less), you can get away with connecting your antenna cable directly to your TV. But, most of the time […]
[…]TV. Same thing if you love sports or Game of Thrones (or other streaming-only shows). I do pay for Internet access, but I’m not counting that as part of my TV viewing cost because I need Internet access for my work. Unfortunately, it seems that cable companies are raising the price of that to compensate for losing cable TV subscribers. And, I don’t watch pirated (illegal) content (here’s why). So, if you’re looking for a way to watch all of the latest movies and TV shows for free, you’ll be disappointed with this article. This is more about how I […]
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[…]Access Required to Watch TV Unfortunately, you can’t even launch the Sling app when you have no Internet access. That means you can’t watch live TV or recorded shows on your AirTV when your Internet is down. This isn’t a big deal most of the time, but one of the cool things about broadcast TV is the ability to still watch TV when your Internet is down. Closed Captioning AirTV supports closed captioning when playing back live TV. I have not verified, however, if it records closed captions and will display them on playback. It’s on my “to do” list […]
[…]just like regular TV channels. There’s no real distinction between cable/broadcast channels and Internet streaming channels on this TV. The above screenshot of the channel guide shows that once you get past the broadcast channels, you move seamlessly into Samsung TV Plus free streaming channels. Another cool feature is that the TV will remember your place in a streaming app after you turn off the TV. So let’s say you turn off the TV in the middle of a YouTube video. When you turn it on again, it will resume at the point in the video when you turned the […]
[…]Internet is down. Also, with the old Tablo, you could still watch TV and your recordings with no Internet. Because of this, the need for Internet seems like an artificial requirement, perhaps to gather data on our viewing habits, or due to contractual obligations with the streaming service providers. In the comments below, reader Wade points out that you could add a splitter to your antenna cable and feed the other antenna signal directly to your TV for viewing when there is no Internet. Thermal Management Some users had heat issues with the previous generation Tablos, causing some to even […]
[…]get ESPN and ESPN2, plus other channels like AMC, A&E, and the History Channel. You’ll need an Internet connection and a computer or iOS device, or a set-top box like a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Xbox One to watch it. Once you’re set up, you get full access to ESPN, just like when you had cable TV, but for a fraction of the cost! Note, Sling TV only works on one device at a time, unless you subscribe to their Orange+Blue services at $40/month. If you want to record shows, they offer cloud-based recording for $30/month. Watch ESPN and […]
[…]DVR Digital Converter: Homeworx Pros Homeworx Cons PlayOn – Requires Subscription, Records Internet Video, Not Live TV This service (not a hardware box) lets you movies and shows from Internet streaming services, as opposed to broadcast TV. For example, say you want to record a TV episode from Hulu, or a movie from Netflix or Disney+. PlayOn lets you do this. Cost starts at $39.99 for 350 cloud recordings or unlimited recordings to your computer. You install the software on your computer and choose from channels to record from. Current channels include Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, HBO, Disney+, and many network and cable TV […]
[…]my mom set up a smart TV, for example. Because my new Samsung is so tightly integrated with the Internet and has so many features, the user interface is more complex than on TVs from, say 2010. The main thing is that the remote is now a 4-way keypad and you basically cursor around the screen to do things. If you’re comfortable with that, it’s fine, but it could be a turnoff for users who are accustomed to simply using the channel up and down buttons. The new Samsung remote control has fewer buttons and looks simpler than my old […]
If you have an old tube TV like the one shown here, or a flat screen that does not have a built-in digital tuner (made before 2006, when digital tuners were mandated), you won’t be able to watch modern broadcast TV using just an antenna. You’ll either have to buy a new TV, or buy a digital TV converter box (also called a tuner box) in order to get free TV using an antenna. Converter boxes run about $30 to $50. Consider These Points Before You Buy a Converter Box The cost of new flat screen TVs has come down […]
[…]is 2nd generation or later (most are). Make sure that both your Apple TV and iPad can access the Internet and that they are on the same Wi-Fi network (the Wi-Fi network name should be the same). Make sure Airplay is turned “on” on your Apple TV. Go to Settings -> Airplay. Try rebooting your wireless router, iPad/iPhone, and Apple TV. Wait a few minutes with your iPad and Apple TV on. I’ve seen cases where it takes a while before the Airplay icon shows up. If all of these fail, try Googling “Airplay router settings” for your router. Some routers need special […]
[…]an outdoor antenna If you got all orange or red channels or no channels, you’ll need to use Internet streaming services for TV. How to See Which Direction to Point Your Antenna To see which direction the TV signal is coming from, click on the station’s call letters on the left side of the map. The map will then show the TV transmitter towers with a black line to your location. My Recommended Indoor Antenna A rooftop outdoor antenna will get you the most channels. But if you’re not able to install a rooftop antenna, I recommend the Mohu Leaf indoor […]
[…]an app like you can with Tablo or AirTV. The other necessary connections are power, antenna, and Internet. The unit won’t work without an Internet connection You can connect it to your home network via wired Ethernet, or wirelessly through Wi-Fi, which is great if you don’t want to run cable from your router to your DVR. Once connected, you’ll be guided through a pretty standard set of pages where you enter your Wi-Fi network password using a letter picker (unless you’re connecting directly via Ethernet cable) and scan for channels. On my unit, a software upgrade was required, causing […]
[…]unit, the Roku Ultra. Each unit accomplishes its basic mission: streaming media from the Internet via Roku channels. But, each subsequent generation has more features and improved performance. 1. Roku 2 XD The Roku 2 XD was introduced in July 2011 and is among the second generation of Roku players. It can output up to 1080p resolution, so it’s still usable today in most TVs today. Roku has announced that it is no longer supporting the Roku 1 and 2. Some apps won’t work on it, which could be a huge problem. Another annoying problem with the 2XD is its […]
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[…]Those are much easier to set up recordings on, or even record whole seasons (however they require Internet access to display the guide). The Homeworx unit only shows one channel’s shows at a time. And note, you can’t record one show while watching another since the unit only has one tuner. But, as I mentioned, at this low price, this box is worth it just for the converter functionality. I see the DVR as a bonus that you may or may not use. Signal Strength Meter One thing this box does that my Sony TV doesn’t do is provide a […]
[…]Tablo TV Guide Data Service, you can also watch your recordings anywhere using your phone or other Internet-connected device, which is pretty cool. The TV-connected Tablo connects directly to your TV via its HDMI output comes with a remote control. You can only watch recordings from other TVs in your home with a subscription to the Tablo TV Guide Data Service! You cannot watch your recordings in a browser or mobile device or Apple TV, even with the Tablo TV Guide Data Service! To sum up, a TV-Connected Tablo is NOT just a regular Tablo plus HDMI!!!! Which Version Should […]
[…]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 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 […]
