The 5 best free streaming sites for movies & shows

March 25, 2020

Everyday life has changed amid the coronavirus crisis, and it can be pretty boring being on lockdown. If you don’t have access to any streaming services because money is tight, or you’ve watched everything worth seeing on the platform you do have, don’t miss this. In this Komando DIY, we have the five best free, legitimate streaming sites for you to check out. You can thank us later.

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Staying home? Catch up on shows you've never had time to watch

Finding yourself with more free time than you’re used to? Not sure what to do with yourself? Whether you’re working from home or just relaxing, there’s only so little a person can do before they start to get a little stir-crazy.

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How to use FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad or Mac to make group calls

Without a doubt, the lockdown has many people a bit bored, edgy and lonely. It’s challenging to go from having plenty of human communication and contact to practically none overnight.

Beyond interacting with those who live with you, you can reach out to others via phone calls, text messages, social media and videoconferencing. You know, to keep from going stir crazy. Tap or click here for five ways tech can help you stay sane.

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This convincing extortion scam uses coronavirus fears to trick you

The coronavirus pandemic already has many of us on edge. The last thing we need to add to the mix is a bunch of criminals trying to take advantage of this dire situation.

Unfortunately, crooks have no shame and we’ve seen plenty of coronavirus-related scams making the rounds. Tap or click here for 8 tips to avoid them.

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Coronavirus closures: What stores are open and how can you place online orders?

Spring is traditionally a season for shopping. It’s filled with clearance events and heavy foot traffic for retailers. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, and shopping is no exception.

Many stores have since closed their doors to shoppers, with only grocery stores and pharmacies open as essential businesses in some states. Tap or click to see the safest way to shop for groceries during the outbreak.

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5 apps to help seniors navigate the coronavirus pandemic

Things are pretty up in the air for everyone right now, thanks to COVID-19. It’s a challenging time in general, but it can be more challenging if you’re not even allowed to leave your home.

People over 70 are one of the most vulnerable groups, so you’re encouraged to be as isolated as possible. This can make anyone miserable, since it can be lonely. But safety comes first.

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This is why YouTube's video quality just got worse and how to fix it

Updated 03/24/2020 – YouTube announced that starting this week it will reduce the quality of video playback on its site for everyone around the globe for one month. This is an effort to ease the stress on internet networks due to the massive number of people online during the coronavirus pandemic. You can still watch videos in HD but you have to change the setting manually. We’ll tell you how to adjust this setting in the next section.

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One clever way to make sure you banish coronavirus germs

Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the CDC recommends everyone wash their hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If you can’t always access soap and water, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can do the trick as well.

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FDA says no to in-home coronavirus testing - here's what you can do instead

One of the biggest keys to successfully fighting COVID-19 is rapid, accurate testing anyone can access. In the United States, tests were not widely available until recently. And even then, you had to be showing symptoms to qualify.

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Check your possible coronavirus symptoms using the CDC's new AI-powered bot

The number of people infected with the coronavirus is growing every day. We all need to play a role in flattening the curve. Start by practicing social distancing and regularly washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

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Need tech help? This app supports 450K products

Sometimes we need a little extra help when it comes to repairing things. While our devices do come with manuals, we usually toss them in the garbage or lose track of them.

Don’t worry. If you need your manual, just tap or click here to find it. But what if you want to speak to someone over the phone? Some of us are just more comfortable talking to a helpful tech support agent than we are muddling through dense documents.

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