Some TV makers are killing off updates for models 2 or 3 years old. Here’s how to fight back without buying a whole new screen.
Sick of streaming services? How to find and record your shows for free
Streaming isn’t for everyone — especially since it means you must constantly juggle ever-changing subscription costs. It’s easy to overpay for movies and shows you don’t have enough time to watch. If you want to save yourself from subscription misery, this guide will help you find and record free shows and movies.
Maybe you don’t want to abandon Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and your other favorite services. Or you’re looking for free streaming services to add to your paid services. Tap or click here for the 15 best sites to watch movies and shows for free.
One great way to save money on entertainment is by returning to the magic of broadcast television. Attach an antenna to your TV to watch free, live content in HD from popular networks. Here’s how to easily find and record your shows.
Finding the right antenna
First, determine whether you need an unamplified, amplified or large outdoor antenna. Here’s a quick explainer:
- Amplified antennas: These are usually meant to be used inside houses with a medium-strength signal.
- Unamplified antennas: These have a shorter range. They’re simple and cheap. Plus, they’re designed to be used in houses near a strong signal.
- Large outdoor antennas: These are ideal for areas with a weak signal. They can be amplified or unamplified.
We’ve rounded up some of the best options you can buy online. Read through them and find the best pick for your home entertainment setup.
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Elevate your home theater with these 5 great soundbars
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Your home theater isn’t complete until you add those final touches — an LED light string behind your smart TV, blackout curtains and, of course, a fantastic soundbar.
There are tons of great soundbar options on the market right now, so how do you decide which is right for you? Tap or click to learn how to turn your spare bedroom into a home theater.
How to turn your old TV into a smart TV for under $30
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Everyone seems to want to jump on the streaming bandwagon these days. Tap or click here for nine streaming service pro tips to save money. But what if you don’t have a smart TV?
That’s when you should turn to these discrete gadgets that plug straight into your TV’s HDMI port. Setup is simple, and you can access all the streaming services you love.
Netflix just raised its prices again – Here's how much you'll be charged
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Streaming services raising prices is commonplace these days. It happens more often than you’d hope. DirecTV already increased its pricing late last year.
Now, Netflix has decided to increase costs. Again.
Google Search is dying
Younger people are turning to AI chatbots, TikTok and Reddit for answers instead. Gen-Z is also sticking with older cars to avoid new tech and high costs. Plus, Chipotle is using robots for avocado prep, and we’ll show you how to turn your smart TV into a photo frame.
Stop your Smart TV from tracking you
Feeling like your Smart TV is tracking your every move? Here’s how to stop it, in one minute.
Turn your old TV into a smart TV for $30 or less
Do you have an old television lying around? Listen to this one-minute podcast to turn it into a smart TV.
True or false: You need a streaming gadget to cut the cord
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Many are fed up with the rising costs of cable and satellite. And the more equipment you have, the more that can go wrong, adding to the inconvenience. It’s no surprise that cord-cutting is gaining momentum.
Your mind may stray to countless available streaming options, but an old method of watching TV is making a comeback. You can throw it way back by purchasing a TV antenna, but it won’t resemble anything like the rabbit ears you may remember. Tap or click here to learn about the differences between indoor and outdoor antennas and which is right for you.
How to tell if your smart TV is spying on you
If you’ve bought a new television in the past year, it’s probably a smart TV. That means it listens for your commands to turn on, turn off and switch to the channel you want. But if it’s listening, does that mean it’s also spying?
Are you watching TV or is it watching you?
Can the new generation of smart TV’s be hacked?