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Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
Best water leak detectors for smart homes
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Don't fret over FilmStruck's demise
Streaming video will remain a boon to movie history, even after FilmStruck shuts down.
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
Amazon Fire TV Recast review: This over-the-air DVR is frustratingly close to great
Amazon's over-the-air DVR nails the little details, but it has some major limitations.
Fire TV how-to tips: Make the most of Amazon's media streamers
Use these Fire TV tips and tricks to browse faster, launch apps with ease, and avoid common annoyances.
Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.
Here comes the next wave of cord-cutting
Cord-cutting has dramatically transformed TV, but the biggest changes are coming up next.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: This is the media streamer to beat
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick sheds past mistakes and streams 4K HDR video at an unbeatable price.
TiVo Bolt OTA DVR review: More features, but many familiar drawbacks as well
The new TiVo Bolt OTA gives cord-cutters more features, but it's still missing some modern touches.
The live TV streaming issue no one's talking about
How some live TV streaming services make a chore out of ad skipping.
Apple TV to PlayStation Vue: You complete me
PlayStation Vue is the first live TV streaming service with deep Apple TV integration, and it's pretty neat.
Despite a new Chromecast and Android TV box, Google seems starved for ideas.
Google's new $35 Chromecast gets a speed boost
The third-generation Chromecast leaves Google out of the cheap 4K streamer wars.
Google Home Routines: How to put them to use
How to use Google Home Routines for automation and shortcuts.
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