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Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.
Why a la carte TV still isn't happening
A la carte TV is still a distant hope, even as cord-cutting grows.
The perfection flaw: What's wrong with our quest for 'the perfect laptop'
The idea of the perfect laptop is an impossible and subjective standard that relegates many fine machines to the purgatory of "almost perfect."
How to control your TV with Alexa
The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.
How cord-cutters can deal with data caps
If you've cut the cord and are facing broadband data caps, here are some ways to fight back.
We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.
Yes, HBO should be more like Netflix
HBO needn't abandon its quality-over-quantity ideals, but AT&T is right to call for change.
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue price hikes: The cost of more bloated bundles
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue are raising prices, but don't call it cable all over again.
AT&T Watch: All the channels, details, and gotchas
After buying Time Warner, AT&T is giving away TV with unlimited wireless service, but some caveats apply.
Amazon Fire TV Cube review: Neat hardware, but Alexa can't keep up
The Fire TV Cube wants to replace your remote with voice commands, but Alexa isn't up for the challenge.
Plex DVR review: Still the best option for power users
Plex is the most powerful over-the-air DVR for cord-cutters, but it's not the easiest to use.
Channel Master Stream+ review: The ups and downs of an Android TV DVR
The Stream+ is a fairly inexpensive way to record free over-the-air channels, but Google's software has some major shortcomings.
How AT&T's Time Warner acquisition will impact cord-cutters
By acquiring Time Warner, AT&T will create short-term perks and long-term peril for cord-cutters.
Will Apple TV kill the cable box? Not so fast
Cable companies might not share Apple's enthusiasm for making cable boxes obsolete.
The tragedy of PlayStation Vue
Sony’s streaming TV service earns high marks from users, so why is it struggling?
Nvidia's Shield TV gets an overhaul with Android 8.0 Oreo
The Nvidia Shield TV is the best streaming box for power users, and now it has a totally new interface.