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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.
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LG Ultra PC 17 review: A big, lightweight laptop with graphics pep
The LG Ultra, at 4.3 pounds, is surprisingly light for laptop with a 17-inch display and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card inside.
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: An affordable 2-in-1 for school or work
The Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is an excellent value, but beware of subpar screen and speaker quality.
Chromecast with Google TV review: A step forward for streaming
Chromecast with Google TV review: It reduces app overload, but still has a few blind spots.
15 cord-cutting tips for the new Chromecast with Google TV
Tips to make the most of the new Chromecast with Google TV
How to pick the right Roku player from an increasingly confusing lineup
Roku features compared: 4K, Dolby Vision, AirPlay, built-in audio, and more.
Over-the-air DVR: An illustrated guide for cord-cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. HDHomeRun: An illustrated guide to cord-cutting DVRs
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.
Cable-box competition rules have been completely dismantled—to the detriment of consumers
The FCC dismantles CableCARD and cable-box competition rules for good.
TV subscription bundles are back, and they're better than ever for cord-cutters
Apple's new bundle with CBS All Access and Showtime actually makes sense for cord-cutters.
Here comes cord-cutting's messy phase
The next phase of cord-cutting: Less bloat, lower prices, more confusion
How to play your personal music collection on Google Home and Chromecast
How to play music you own on Google Home and Chromecast after Google Play Music shuts down.
Hey, cord-cutters: Here's how to prevent streaming TV services from selling your data
How cord-cutters can take advantage of newly-enforced privacy rules.
Roku's 'neutral platform' days are now over
Roku looks less like a neutral platform without HBO Max and Peacock
HP Envy 17t review: Buy it for the huge 4K screen, not the performance
The HP Envy 17t gives you a huge 4K screen at a lower price than some rivals, but don't expect performance to match.